The Retail Associate's primary responsibility is maintaining a highly positive customer experience by providing exceptional customer service. This includes in-depth practical and product knowledge of climbing, skiing and mountaineering; the ability to transfer that knowledge in a sensible fashion and a willingness to assist customers of all levels with their needs. Must be able to communicate well in a friendly, welcoming fashion. Other duties include being responsible for general store maintenance to keep sales floor appearance at its best. Accurate and efficient use of the POS system is mandatory.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Required: High School Diploma
Work Experience Preferred: 1 year retail sales in an outdoor specialty store
Skills and general experience:
Excellent customer relation skills, knowledge of POS systems, typing, merchandising, product knowledge, knowledge of and/or participation in climbing, backcountry skiing and mountaineering
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
General physical requirements: Light work
Visual acuity requirements: close inspection, clerical
Motion and sensory requirements: Climbing, skiing, stooping, lifting, listening, talking, standing, reaching, and fine motor skills
Physical working conditions: Inside environment
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Authorized and responsible to continuously improve upon and perform all duties according to BDEL Quality, Safety and Employee Policies and procedures:
Assist customers with appropriate information, advice and service
Accurate entry of merchandise, payments and customer details in the Point of Sale (POS) system
Resolve issues involving customer relations and satisfaction
Fit customers properly for rental/demo equipment
Maintain store's clean, organized appearance
Perform other duties as assigned
Restocking and managing backstock including lifting boxes of gear
Open and close the store in the absence of store manager or assistant store manager.
Black Diamond is and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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