Sales Associate, Outdoor Retail & Customer Service
Overview
Sun & Ski Sports is hiring a Sales Associate to own the in-store customer experience at our Houston location. You’ll help guests select gear for watersports, cycling, running, skiing, and snowboarding, while earning commission through personal sales performance. Join a team that values outdoor enthusiasts and delivers expert guidance in a dynamic retail environment.
What You'll Do8
- 1Greet and engage customers with enthusiasm to create a welcoming experience
- 2Deliver exceptional customer service that exceeds expectations in every interaction
- 3Proactively learn and stay familiar with all in-store merchandise including key features and applications
- 4Attend product knowledge clinics and training camps to enhance selling ability
- 5Assist with visual merchandising to ensure displays meet brand standards and inspire shopping
- 6Stay current on all advertised items and in-store specials to effectively promote offers
- 7Alert management to any suspicious behaviors or situations
- 8Uphold loss prevention standards including accurate cash handling and minimizing inventory shrink
Requirements4
- 1Preferred: Passion for the outdoors including skiing cycling water sports or hiking
- 2Preferred: Previous sales or retail experience
- 3Strong selling and customer service skills with a proactive results-driven approach
- 4Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities to build lasting customer relationships
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