Seasonal Retail Sales Associate

evo; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Volunteer paid time off

Employee discount and pro deals

Team events and retreats

Job summary

evo Retail is seeking a Retail Associate to warmly greet customers, offer product recommendations, and keep the store clean and inviting. You will operate cash registers, manage will-call orders, and support opening and closing tasks to ensure a welcoming shopping environment.

Responsibilities include handling customer payments, maintaining stock, and assisting with inventory and restocking while developing product knowledge for effective customer guidance.

Qualifications

• Previous retail experience is a plus.
• Willingness to learn about evo products and services.
• Adaptability, attention to detail, cash handling, communication, and teamwork.
• Embody and live evo's Great 8 core values.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with product recommendations.
• Operate cash registers and handle customer payments.
• Manage will-call orders and customer waitlists.
• Keep the store clean, organized, and visually appealing.
• Support opening/closing tasks and overall store operations.
• Learn product knowledge to help customers find the best gear for their adventures.

Skills

Retail experience

Willingness to learn

Adaptability

Cash handling

Communication

Customer service

Inventory management

Teamwork

Tools

Point of Sale 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: $19.00-$20.43/hour

- Duration: mid-October through mid-February, with the possibility to extend

- Scheduling requirements: weekend and holiday availability, including Black Friday and the weeks around Christmas; shifts may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

The Perks

• Sick leave, 40 hours volunteer paid time off
• Employee discount and access to pro deals on most the products we sell
• Time together outside, volunteer activities, community events, ride days and annual retreat
• 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.

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. If you are interested in contributing your unique voice to our journey, we welcome you to apply!

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 $19.00-$20.43/hour. 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.