Lead Retail Sales Associate

Lead Retail GuideAt Orvis, our Sales Associates are front line Retail Guides —inspiring, outfitting, and guiding customers on their outdoor adventures.Orvis is where passion and a career meet.Seeking a dynamic LEAD RETAIL GUIDE who appreciates the outdoor lifestyle and enjoys outfitting customers for great adventures. Working alongside the Store Manager, you will:Create a store atmosphere that is welcoming and inclusiveServe as a brand ambassador and lead by example in a fast-paced retail environmentSet the tone for your team to consistently deliver an exceptional customer experienceDemonstrate our core values of surprising and delighting our customer, taking pride in our product, and protecting what we loveWE'RE LOOKING FOR:Friendly and inviting personality, ability to build relationships, demonstrate care for customers and co-workers, and create a fun and energetic store vibeAbility to engage customers and to suggest product in an authentic and helpful mannerConfidence in observing and coaching selling opportunities to develop the teamStrong computer skills; ability to learn and apply business programs and assist othersAbility to solve problems for customers and associates, handling ambiguity with sound judgmentReliability and responsibility to open and close the storeCreativity and visual merchandising skills are a plusAbility to reach, move, and handle merchandise, reaching high and crouching low, lifting up to 30 pounds, and the stamina to execute floor setsAbility to lead the sales floor for extended periods of timeMaintain a safe, clean and orderly workspace by following all safety policies and proceduresWHAT WE OFFER:We offer a retail career experience like no other. To be at their best, we recognize that our Retail Guides need time to recharge and connect with nature. We believe in ensuring a great work/life balance, maintaining store operating hours that focus on our most productive periods, and offering a comprehensive benefits package including:Medical, vision, and dental coverageMonthly Team Incentive ProgramEmployer Matched 401(k) savings planPaid time off and holiday payGenerous associate discount, and opportunities to earn travel credits in partnership with Orvis Adventures - Travel DivisionFly Rod loaner program