Senior Outdoor Gear Sales Specialist

Recreational Equipment, Inc.; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Accrued time off

Job summary

REI Co-op in Kalispell, MT seeks a Sr. Store Sales Specialist to be the face of the Co-op and engage with Members and Customers daily. You’ll share product knowledge, support the sales team, and help guide in-store initiatives that connect customers with outdoor gear and services.

Open availability and a passion for the outdoors are valued. The role emphasizes teamwork, training, and delivering high-quality service in a retail environment that reflects REI’s inclusive values.

Qualifications

• Retail sales and customer services experience (preferred).
• Open availability to work a flexible schedule.
• Enjoys communicating and building relationships, both inside and outside the organization.
• Open to feedback and other viewpoints in the spirit of supporting the business.
• Uses business understanding, innovative thinking, and sound judgment to solve problems.
• Makes solid recommendations by combining information from various sources.
• Produces quality work by setting effective goals and establishing priorities.
• Organizes and uses resources to meet deadlines, keeps others in the loop about plans and progress.
• Engages and influences others to accomplish worthwhile organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Engage in REI Sales and Service Training to drive sales.
• Prepare store: stock, coordinate stocking process, handle merchandise.
• Adjust visual presentations to inventory levels, new products, and promotions.
• Monitor inventory accuracy, price accuracy, and product stock levels.
• Train and mentor new staff
• Partners with Department Managers to achieve goals and daily expectations

Skills

Retail sales

Customer service

Communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Time management

Mentoring

Job description

REI Co-op in Kalispell, MT seeks a Sr. Store Sales Specialist to be the face of the Co-op and engage with Members and Customers daily. You’ll share product knowledge, support the sales team, and help guide in-store initiatives that connect customers with outdoor gear and services.

Open availability and a passion for the outdoors are valued. The role emphasizes teamwork, training, and delivering high-quality service in a retail environment that reflects REI’s inclusive values.