Sporting Goods Sales Associate

Job TitleScheels 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 ValuesAs an employee-owner, you're expected to actively contribute to a culture that thrives on:Delivering a Personalized WOW Customer ExperienceEvery customer interaction is an opportunity to exceed expectationsWe focus on making every visit memorable, personalized, and impactfulHaving a Team-First, Winning MentalityWe succeed together by supporting one another and celebrating team wins.Collaboration and unity drive our performance and customer experience.Learning and Adapting to Constant ChangeWe embrace growth, innovation, and feedbackChange is not a barrier–it's a catalyst for improvement and excellenceTaking Pride in Our Work and Thinking Like OwnersEvery 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 DoTrust is the foundation of our relationships–with customers and with each other.We act with transparency, fairness, and respect at all times.Responsibilities:Greet all customers on the sales floor with genuine courtesy and a smile, to ensure they feel welcomed the moment they enter your shopDeliver 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 CardGrow personal sales by consistently hitting set goals and following Scheels' professional salesmanship standards and the steps of the sale to provide an above-and-beyond customer experienceCreate a positive end-user experience based on the products the customer is purchasingMaintain a high standard of visual merchandising and support the team with freight processing and inventory restockingAbility to demonstrate product usage within their shop and retrieve product from heights of greater than 6 ftAttend all required Scheels product training and all store meetingsAssist in the training of new associates in the areas of the store's expertiseAbility to navigate a personal computer and a handheld inventory computer/scanner. Programs include: Microsoft Office, Google Email / Docs, and AS400Assist in all other assigned duties by the leadership teamEducation & Experience:The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1-3 months of sales experiencePhysical 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.Benefits: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.)EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYScheels 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 This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.