Seasonal Retail Associate

evo; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health dental and vision benefits

Vacation time and sick leave

Parental leave

401k matching

Employee discount

Job summary

evo seeks energetic Retail Associates to warmly greet customers, offer product recommendations, and maintain a welcoming store environment in Seattle. You will operate cash registers, handle will-call orders, and manage waitlists with a focus on speed and accuracy during peak seasons.

This seasonal role requires weekend and holiday availability, including Black Friday and Christmas periods, with full-time hour consistency and potential for future opportunities within evo's community-driven

Qualifications

• Previous retail experience is a plus but not mandatory.
• Willingness to learn about products and services offered.
• Adaptability, attention to detail, cash handling, communication, conflict resolution, customer service, inventory management multitasking, product knowledge, teamwork.
• Embodies, honors, and lives our core values: The Great 8

Responsibilities

• Create positive and memorable customer interactions and greet customers.
• Provide prompt assistance and offer product recommendations.
• Keep customer-facing spaces clean, organized, and visually appealing.
• Operate cash registers and process payments.
• Handle will-call orders efficiently.
• Manage customer waitlists and communicate wait times.
• Support store operations like inventory receiving and restocking.
• Develop technical product knowledge and educate customers on product use.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Multitasking

Product knowledge

Conflict resolution

Willingness to learn

Tools

POS System

Job description

Description

evo Purpose: To make life better by building community and igniting the adventurous spirit that lives within us all. evo is leading multi-channel retail brand that stands at the intersection of community, commerce, action sports and the outdoor lifestyle. This is personified by a distinctly curated product assortment and a creative approach to crafting highly differentiated customer experiences. We define success differently than most. Balancing our goals of (1) building an iconic brand and business (2) creating an extraordinary place and path for our employees and (3) leveraging our success to give back, helping to empower underprivileged children is paramount to evos success. We have a passion for community, sports and lifestyle, and a collective hunger when it comes to building a great company together.

The Job

As Retail Associates, our team members play a crucial role in creating exceptional experiences for our customers. They warmly greet and assist customers, provide product recommendations, and maintain a clean and organized space. Our Retail Associates operate cash registers, handle will-call orders, and manage customer waitlists efficiently. They also contribute to store opening and closing tasks, ensuring that the shopping environment is welcoming and well-maintained. With a focus on positive customer interactions, this role essential in delivering outstanding service and representing evo.

Pay

$21.30-$22.24

Duration

Mid October - Mid February (with the possibility to extend)

Scheduling Requirements

• This is a seasonal position with weekend and holiday scheduling requirements.
• Weekend availability is required, as well as the ability to work during peak holiday periods including Black Friday (the day after US Thanksgiving) and the weeks leading up to and following Christmas.
• Shifts may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The Perks

• 100% paid health dental and vision*
• Paid vacation time*, sick leave, 40 hours volunteer paid time off
• Paid parental leave for birthing & non birthing parents
• Retail quarterly bonus program, profit share program* and long-term compensation program
• 401k matching
• Employee discount and access to pro deals on most the products we sell
• NGEY (New Gear Every Year): a new ski or snowboard setup to use for the season*
• Bike finance program and bike stipend
• Time together outside, volunteer activities, community events, ride days and annual retreat
• Flexible work schedules, remote work for eligible roles, and dog friendly offices
• Career pathing, leadership development, network development, training and performance feedback

Note: Availability of the benefits and perks may be subject to your location, tenure and employment type. The Company reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time.

• Benefit not eligible for seasonal employees

The Opportunity

• Create positive and memorable customer interactions, in some cases, giving lessons in product use.
• Warmly greet customers, provide prompt assistance, and offer product recommendations.
• Keep all customer facing environments clean, organized, and visually appealing.
• Operate cash registers and process customer payments.
• Efficiently handle will-call orders.
• Manage customer waitlists and communicate estimated wait times.
• Execute store operations tasks including, but not limited to; inventory receiving and processing, ship from store and product restocking,
• Learn and develop technical product knowledge and expertise.
• Educate customers about technical elements of our product, ask strategic questions and support customers in getting the best product for their upcoming adventure.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

The Must Haves

• Previous experience in the retail industry is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Willingness to learn about the products and services offered.
• Adaptability, attention to detail, cash handling, communication, conflict resolution, customer service, inventory management multitasking, product knowledge, teamwork
• Embodies, honors, and lives our core values: The Great 8

The Nice to Haves

• Experience with Point of Sales System preferred.

At evo, we are working to build and nurture a culture where equity, inclusivity, and compassion are inherent to how we operate and evolve. We recognize and value the uniqueness of each individual's experiences and understand the power in the diversity of ideas and opinions. Guided by our values and mission to promote more inclusive outdoor spaces, we are working to develop a team that is equally representative of the community we hope to build.

While there is more work to be done, we are in the process of evolving our toolset. We are committed to providing the space, support, and resources necessary for each individual to feel heard and valued.

evo is an equal opportunity employer. We believe the participation of individuals of diverse ages, races, religions, cultures, abilities and personalities will add to personal development and organizational success. All employees and potential employees will be recruited, selected, trained, and promoted without regard to sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, marital or military status, age, national origin, color, the presence of any mental, physical, or sensory disability, genetic information, gender identity, political ideology, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The base wage for this role ranges from $21.30 to $22.24. Where you land in that range depends on your skills and experience, and we also factor in internal pay equity. While the full range is listed for this role, we rarely hire at the top of the range, leaving room for professional and financial growth in role.

At evo, we continually evolve our pay process and total rewards offerings to ensure pay is fair and easy to understand. While every individual's needs are unique, we are proud to offer a benefits package that has been carefully curated to support both your personal life and professional aspirations.

Salary Description

$21.30/hr-$22.24/hr