Seasonal Retail Gearhead / Sales Associate (Part Time)

At Backcountry, our mission is to connect people to their passions. Ourfiveonline stores—Backcountry,Level Nine Sports,Competitive Cyclist,MotoSportand,SteepandCheap—aim to supply our customers with the gear, knowledge, and inspiration necessary to get out there and chase down life’s greatest moments. We do this by providing the biggest and best assortment of premium outdoor products, superior shopping experience, personalized Gearheadexpertise, lightning-fast and accurate fulfillment, and inspirational, informative, and community-centered content. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic SeasonalRetailGearhead (Sales Associate) to join our retail team for the holiday season (expected employment from November through February) . The successful candidate will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service, generating sales, and helping customers find the right outdoor gear and apparel for their needs. Holiday Availability: Must be able to work two of the three major winter holidays (Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas, New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day). The ideal candidate should have a passion for outdoor activities and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. What you get to do every day: Greet and assist customers with their purchases Provide product information, advice, and recommendations to customers Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently Maintain a clean and organized store environment Manage inventory levels and restock merchandise Participate in company-wide promotions and marketing campaigns Collaborate with the marketing and buying teams to ensure product offerings align with customer needs Continuously strive to improve customer satisfaction and exceed sales targets Develop and maintain knowledge of products, industry trends, and competitors Specialized knowledge in skiing, snowboarding, biking, climbing, fly fishing, or other outdoor sport preferred Outdoor industry and retail experience, nice to have What you bring to the role: High school diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework preferred Previous retail sales experience preferred Excellent communication and customer service skillsStrong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and evenings — especially during the November through February seasonal period Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and point-of-sale systems Passion for outdoor activities and knowledge of outdoor gear and apparel Washington state applicants only: If you believe that this job posting does not comply with applicable Washington state law, pleasenotify us by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. The CSC family of brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie-detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. The CSC family of brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr