Footwear Sales Associate [JLA]

Enjoy working as a Sales Associate at Jax Outdoor Gear location in Lafayette by sharing your enthusiasm and interest in finding the best footwear for our customers at Jax! Be part of the team that answers questions about the quality, fit, and function of our footwear and helps our customers locate a specific brand or item. Product training, pro‑deals, and our employee discount mean you can try out items in order to increase your knowledge and provide expert opinions to our customers. Jax is a family‑owned business committed to providing exceptional customer service and high‑quality products. We pride ourselves on being an organization that drives support for local businesses and stays conservation‑minded. Jax is looking for candidates who provide outstanding customer service by engaging our customers, providing expert advice, and fostering enthusiasm for our products. Our Sales Associates are responsible for greeting customers, providing honest and informative answers to questions, making suggestions about products that customers might want, and performing necessary tasks for efficient department operation. Responsibilities include stocking shelves, tracking down products for customers, keeping the department tidy, relaying customer feedback to their manager, and assisting with visual merchandising of products in the store. Additional tasks may include: Accurately processing payments Helping with displays and visual merchandising Maintaining a clean and well‑stocked area Learning about products to provide better answers to customer questions Assisting in loss prevention efforts Communicating professionally Presenting a professional appearance and demeanor Taking steps to advance teamwork and develop solid working relationships with co‑workers Assisting in inventory responsibilities Our ideal candidate has prior customer service experience, and is willing to pitch‑in where needed. Additional knowledge, skills or abilities include: Engaging and positive Requires enthusiasm and interest in quality footwear for daily wear as well as outdoor adventures Previous knowledge or experience with brands carried by JAX preferred Cashiering experience desired Computer proficiency required Works well with others Organizational skills Attention to detail Schedule Requirements Must be available Weekends Flexible shifts available the rest of the week Pay Range: $15.16 - $16.25 hourly Positions: Part‑Time positions available Company Benefits Jax Mercantile offers a variety of benefits and rewards for our employees. These include: Employee Discount Pro‑Deals Paid Time Off Paid Holidays 401K Plan Anniversary and Birthday Gift Cards Matching Gifts & Donations Tuition Assistance CO2 Conservation Credit Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Peer Recognition Programs Paid Volunteer Time Referral Bonus Critical Illness Insurance Accident Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance Pet Insurance Full‑Time employees also have the ability to elect medical, dental, and/or vision insurance. For over 60 years JAX has been providing customers with outstanding service with our passionate and expert staff. We are at work and still having fun! JAX Mercantile is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr JAX Mercantile Co.