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Do you want to be part of a fun, family-oriented team, where your days fly by due to the fast-paced exciting nature of this role?
The Sporting Goods Sales Associate position is fast-paced, involving constant interaction with customers explaining product benefits and fulfilling customer needs regarding sporting goods and outdoor recreational items. Helping customers is combined with store maintenance activities such as stocking shelves, merchandising and general housekeeping.
MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Meet, greet and thank customers, providing friendly, informed service about sporting goods and outdoor recreational items
Guide customers to location of products
Stock shelves and display areas
Keep stock clean, faced and orderly
Locate products in the warehouse
Suggest value-added and related products
Control inventory accuracy & identify and report low stock
Keep informed of promotions & in-store deals
Maintain professional appearance (uniform, hygiene, grooming & name tag)
Follow company, store and department policies
Follow store health & safety program and observe provincial occupational health & safety regulations; report any observed or potential hazards immediately
Participate in meetings and all training, as required
Complete other tasks, as required
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES
Ability to provide professional customer service and employee support
Ability to work in a team environment to achieve common goals
Ability to maintain composure and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Ability to complete tasks according to instructions and demonstrate responsibility for outcomes
Approachability
Punctuality
Knowledge of competitive sports and outdoor recreational activities
Effective written and oral communication
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is available
Specific Skills
- Work with minimal supervision
- Customer service oriented
- Provide advice about merchandise
- Suggest ways to care for goods
- Suggestive selling
Type Of Experience
- Salesperson/clerk
Product Experience/Knowledge
- Marine pleasure craft and supplies
- Bicycles
- Sports equipment and clothing
- Pools and accessories
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check (abstract)