Sporting Goods Department Head

Farm & Home Supply; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental, life insurance

401(k) plan

Strong team member discount after 30+

Job summary

Farm & Home Supply in Quincy, IL is seeking a Sporting Goods Department Head to lead daily operations, ensure excellent customer service, and maximize sales through effective merchandising. You will supervise staff, assist customers with requests, manage stock and signage, and maintain a safe, organized department.

A willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required. Minimum age 18, retail experience preferred, strong team spirit, lift up to 80 lbs, wage range $15.50–$18.00 per

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• Six months of previous retail experience is preferred but not required.
• Positive attitude with a passion for collaborating with Team Members who want to grow.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with orders and locate merchandise; educate them in product knowledge.
• Present a positive and friendly attitude and greet customers.
• Verify proper product rotation and basic stocking in multiple departments.
• Learn and retain information on Farm & Home Supply’s employee resources.
• Remove damaged merchandise and correct outages to maintain inventory.
• Follow merchandising guidelines and set store ads and signage.
• Identify and display new items with management approval.
• Demonstrate merchandising presentation skills for in-aisles, end caps, and displays.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment following loss prevention and safety procedures.
• Attend job-related meetings and review the weekly updates.
• Communicate professionally with customers, management, and staff.
• Follow all applicable guidelines.
• Assist with price changes, markdowns, and labeling.
• Operate cash registers and assist customers with carry-out purchases.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Lift and carry weight up to 80 lbs.
• Maintain and organize stockroom area.

Job description

Sporting Goods - Department Head

Reports to:

Store Manager, Assistant Manager or Supervisor on Duty

Classification: Non-Exempt / Hourly, Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY

To provide the best customer service and maximize sales through efficient execution of Company procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Help customers with special order requests; locate merchandise; and educate them in product knowledge.
• Present a positive and friendly attitude at all times and greet all customers.
• Verify proper product rotation and basic stockage of merchandise in multiple departments.
• Learn and retain information based on Farm & Home Supply’s web-based employee site.
• Remove damaged merchandise as needed as well as review and correct outage overstocks to supply proper inventory.
• Follow company guidelines for department merchandising and set store ads and signage.
• Identify and display new items at designated locations with Management approval.
• Demonstrate strong merchandising presentation skills for in-aisles, end caps, and displays.
• Ensure a safe and clean work environment while following loss prevention and safety procedures.
• Attend job-related meetings as well as review the F&H Weekly Update.
• Professionally communicate with Customers, Management, and all store employees.
• Follow all applicable Company, local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Assist with price changes, markdowns, and labeling of merchandise.
• Operate cash registers and assist customers with carry out purchases.
• Able to work a flexible schedule which includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Life and carry weight up to and including 80 lbs.
• Maintain and control an organized stockroom area.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completing special projects directed by management and additional responsibilities that may be assigned throughout the store at any given time.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS – EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Minimum Age is 18 years old.
• Six months of previous retail experience is preferred but not required.
• Positive attitude with a passion for collaborating with Team Members who want to grow.

Excellent Benefit Package

Eligible for standard voluntary benefits, including health, vision, dental, life insurance and 401(K) per standard company eligibility requirements. Additional supplements available. Paid company vacation.

Strong Team Member Discount after 30 days

Wage Range: $15.50 - $18.00