Snowboard Sales

Christy Sports; Village of Avon (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Employee Ski Pass

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Job summary

A leading sporting goods retailer in Village of Avon is seeking a Sales Associate responsible for selling snowboards and related equipment. The role involves generating sales, assisting with inventory control, and providing exceptional guest service. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in snowboarding or skiing, retail sales experience, and the ability to communicate effectively. This position offers a competitive salary starting at $20-$23/hour plus commission, along with various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate fluently in accurate spoken and written English.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Generate sales for snowboards by demonstrating excellent knowledge.
• Maintain high standards for guest service and store cleanliness.
• Demonstrate the desire to succeed and grow within the company.

Skills

Strong snowboard or ski background

Prior retail sales experience in snowboard equipment

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Experienced with POS systems preferred

Ability to stand for extended periods

Ability to lift 25 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

This position is primarily responsible for sales of snowboards and related equipment, and assisting with inventory control to achieve the maximum profitability while continuing to provide the best-in-class guest service for which Christy Sports is known.

Job Responsibilities

• Generate sales for snowboards / boots / bindings by demonstrating excellent knowledge of the equipment and industry
• Boot fitting
• Maintain the high-standard for guest service
• Maintain merchandising of hard good product lines and store cleanliness standards
• Demonstrate the desire to succeed and grow within the company
• Other duties as may be assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong snowboard or ski background
• Prior retail sales experience in snowboard equipment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experienced with POS systems preferred
• Must be able to communicate fluently in accurate spoken and written English
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to routinely lift merchandise, packages and other items of at least 25 pounds
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet store needs, including holidays, nights and weekends

The Perks and Benefits

• Free Employee Ski Pass
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time (State applicable)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts (ski, retail, outdoor industry and much more)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Christy Sports is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Budgeted range starts at: $20-$23/hour + Commission. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to handle, reach with arms, climb stairs and ladders, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Anticipated start date

Early November