Seasonal Retail Team Member

Our stores are focused on relationships not just transactions. WSS Service Team Members are vital to delivering customer service that offers a neighborhood friendly shopping experience and drives sales results. At the heart of our stores is a team that is focused on meeting store goals through collective and individual achievement. Your individual responsibilities as a Service Team Member will include demonstrating excellent service, assisting customers on the sales floor, and performing cashier functions. In addition, you will be responsible for keeping the selling floor stocked with merchandise, accurately signing promotions, organizing the selling floor and backroom areas.

Overview

We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team for a seasonal opportunity running from early June through the Back to School season. In this role, you will play a crucial part in delivering exceptional customer service, driving sales, and maintaining the reliability of store operations during our peak seasons. This temporary position offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in a retail environment while contributing to the success of our team during busy periods.

Job Description

• Greet and help customers politely.
• Provide product details and assist with inquiries.
• Address customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Engage customers to suggest products.
• Upsell and promote special offers.
• Meet or exceed sales targets.
• Receive and unpack merchandise shipments.
• Stock shelves according to company standards.
• Ensure accurate labeling and pricing.
• Follow assigned work schedules punctually.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Previous retail or customer service experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Constant movement, talking, reaching, grabbing, and standing for at least two hours.
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or climb ladders.
• Lift objects up to 50 lbs. repeatedly.
• Stand or walk for at least 8 hours daily.
• Ability to climb step stools or ladders.

About WSS

WSS is the premier footwear retailer in the U.S. doing business in neighborhood-based stores. Consumers trust WSS for the best brands, greatest values, and largest selection of athletic, dress, fashion, and casual footwear for the entire family. Our large store format enables us to showcase thousands of styles from top brands like Nike, Jordan, Vans, Converse, Adidas, Puma, Skechers, etc. In addition, WSS carries high quality private brands augmenting the breadth of selection to deliver amazing value to our customers.

Founded in Southern California in 1984 by entrepreneur Eric Alon, all WSS stores feature a unique retail format that displays every style and size. This allows customers to browse on their terms, in a hassle-free environment, engaging the friendly and knowledgeable sales staff when they choose. The success of this business model has allowed WSS to continue its rapid expansion into new markets. WSS currently operates stores throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas and Florida. In October 2021 WSS was acquired by Foot Locker, Inc. WSS is now proudly one of Foot Locker’s banners under the WSS name.

WSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to read, write, and interpret instructional documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers, peers, and management in person and over the telephone
• Basic math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must be able to make change in American monetary units
• Ability to multi-task remaining attentive to customers and while remaining flexible to the needs of the business.
• Ability to work as part of a team and take initiative independent of direct supervision.
• Enthusiastic, friendly, and energetic with a genuine desire to provide exceptional service to customers.
• Work Hours: Available to work a variety of hours, Including nights and weekends and holidays