Socks Specialty Shop Sales Manager

Scheels; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with Roth options

Health coverage

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Scheels in Wichita is seeking an employee-owner focused on delivering a personalized WOW customer experience. You will engage customers, identify needs, and promote products and Scheels Visa while maintaining product knowledge across departments.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with some related experience. Expect flexible scheduling, safety standards, and a comprehensive benefits package including ESOP and health coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1–3 months related experience or training, or equivalent.
• Ability to learn product lines and explain features to customers.
• Strong customer service mindset and reliable team member.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service by engaging customers, guiding through the sale, and promoting Scheels Visa.
• Maintain expert product knowledge and lead product knowledge training for others.
• Meet or exceed personal sales goals while delivering a high-quality customer experience.
• Manage inventory by running and analyzing Internal Flash Reports.
• Keep backstock organized and merchandise displayed and replenished on the sales floor.
• Ensure product is accurately displayed with price tags and signage.
• Maintain a professional appearance, positive attitude, and team-oriented atmosphere.
• Communicate professionally with associates, vendors, and sales reps.
• Ensure work area is clean, organized and safe.
• Perform basic math for transactions and understand currency, measurements, and percentages.
• Work assigned schedule; evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Skills

Customer service

Sales goals

Product knowledge

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Internal reports

Job description

Description

Scheels Company Goals:

We strive to be the best retailer in the USA in the eyes and minds of our customers, associates, and business partners.

What We Commit To – Our Employee Ownership Values

As an employee-owner, you’re expected to actively contribute to a culture that thrives on:

• Delivering a Personalized WOW Customer Experience
• Every customer interaction is an opportunity to exceed expectations
• We focus on making every visit memorable, personalized, and impactful
• Having a Team-First, Winning Mentality
• We succeed together by supporting one another and celebrating team wins
• Collaboration and unity drive our performance and customer experience
• Learning and Adapting to Constant Change
• We embrace growth, innovation, and feedback
• Change is not a barrier–it’s a catalyst for improvement and excellence
• Taking Pride in Our Work and Thinking Like Owners
• Every task matters, and we take full responsibility for the results
• Ownership means accountability, care, and drive to go above and beyond
• Expecting Honesty and Integrity in All That We Do
• Trust is the foundation of our relationships–with customers and with each other
• We act with transparency, fairness, and respect at all times

Compensation: Compensation $45,000-$47,000 +/yr. Listed compensation is based on a combination of a base hourly wage and estimated commission potential.

Schedule: Must be flexible to work assigned schedules between 9:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday; 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Sunday. Average hours per week is 41hours.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional customer service by seeking out and engaging with customers, going through the steps of the sale to determine their needs, recommending appropriate products, and promoting the Scheels Visa Credit Card
• Maintain expert-level knowledge in all selling areas, as well as lead product knowledge training for other associates
• Consistently meet or exceed personal sales goals while delivering a high-quality customer experience
• Manage inventory by running and analyzing Internal Flash Reports
• Effectively maintain an organized backstock while ensuring merchandise is properly displayed and replenished on the sales floor
• Ensures their product is accurately displayed to customers through price tagging, sales stickers, and signage
• Maintain a professional appearance, positive attitude, and team-oriented atmosphere
• Communicate professionally with other associates within the store, the Scheels Campus, and Vendors/Sales Representatives
• Ensures their work area is clean, organized, and meets safety standards
• Ability to perform basic math; perform operations using units of currency, measurements, and understand percentages
• Ability to work assigned schedule; may include varied hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Including product knowledge meetings

Education & Experience:

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED), 1-3 months of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements:

Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation.

Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Scheels cares about the health and safety of our Associates. Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury.

At SCHEELS, we offer a full range of benefits, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k) with Roth options, associate discounts, and full health coverage—including medical, HSA, dental, and vision. We also offer accident and hospital indemnity insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and time to recharge through paid time off, holiday pay, maternity leave, and bereavement leave. (Note: Additional leave benefits may apply based on your state of employment.)

Learn more about what it means to be an owner at SCHEELS on our Careers Page .

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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