Apparel Sales Associate

Do you love sports, fitness, fashion or the outdoors? SCHEELS can turn your passion into a rewarding career through our extensive business and product training. SCHEELS is a leader in the sporting goods industry - driven to create the best experience in the USA for our customers. SCHEELSboasts the largest selection of sports brands in America—offering world-class brands, special attractions, and unmatched customer service. SCHEELS empowers our associates to become experts in exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. SCHEELS associates talk-the-talk, and walk-the-walk, with the best product and expert training in the sporting goods industry. Mentorship and professional development training are a focus throughout your entire career. Responsibilities: Greet all customers on the sales floor with courtesy and a smile Grow personal sales by hitting minimum goals and following Scheels professional salesmanship standards to provide an above and beyond customer experience Promote the Scheels Visa card and be able to clearly explain all benefits Engage in conversation with customers and assist them in making buying decisions Demonstrate a passion for products in our store Attend all Scheels product training and all store meetings Maintain a professional appearance on the sales floor Assist in all other assigned duties Ability to perform basic math Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos Demonstrates strong communication, organization, attention to detail and problem solving skills Must be willing to help with freight/stocking when needed Ability to demonstrate product usage within their shop and retrieve product from heights of greater than 6 ft Requirements: Customer Service Genuinely and consistently treat co-workers, customers and business partners like they are the most important person including eye contact, a smile and a genuine “Thank you” Culture Approach daily tasks, projects and follow-up communication with energy and sense of urgency Cultivate a deep desire to become a knowledge expert in their role with the ability to apply their knowledge and experience with great impact. Show respect and appreciation for others and Scheels Arrive to work and meetings 10 minutes early Team Mentality Genuine interest and action in helping others before yourself, regardless of recognition or reward Teach-ability Consistent eagerness to listen, learn, apply knowledge and accept critical feedback Ability to adapt to a changing work environment Ability to apply concepts of basic math, grammar, punctuation and spelling Dress Code Meets Scheels dress and grooming expectations in support of professional, clean and welcoming environment for customers, co-workers and business partners Efficiency Demonstrate pride and ownership of their work while meeting expected deadlines Education & Experience: The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and or 1-3 months of sales 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. Compensation/Schedule Compensation for this position is hourly plus commission and averages $19-22 hourly. Must be flexible to work assigned schedule between 5p.m. and 9p.m., Monday through Friday (daytime hours may be available), 9a.m. to 9p.m. Saturday and 10a.m. and 6p.m. Sunday. Schedule may include varied hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays, must be available a minimum of three weekends a month. Average hours per week is 20 hours and includes 1-2 shifts during the week and every other weekend. Benefits: Scheels offers part time benefits including: Employee Stock Ownership Plan Associate Discount 401(k)/Roth 401(k) Uniforms Paid Sick Time Volunteer Incentive To see a full list of benefit offerings from Scheels visit scheels.com/careers 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 This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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