FT Sales- Mens Athletic

About the role

SCHEELS can turn your passion for sports, fitness, fashion, or the outdoors into a rewarding career through extensive business and product training. As a leader in the sporting goods industry, SCHEELS offers the largest selection of sports brands in America, world-class customer service, and special attractions. Associates receive expert training to exceed customer needs and expectations, with a focus on mentorship and professional development throughout their career.

Starting pay: $14.00 per hour. Average combined hourly plus commission ranges from $17.00 to $22.00.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed personal sales goals while delivering a great customer experience.
• Answer customer questions about product location, price, and use with expert knowledge.
• Follow instructions for customer requests while maintaining safety requirements.
• Analyze reports and make decisions on inventory purchasing, merchandise arrangement, and sales trends to meet SCHEELS standards.
• Stock shelves, tables, and counters while merchandising to SCHEELS standards; set up advertising and signage to promote sales.
• Communicate professionally with vendors and outside sales representatives.
• Train associates on product use and basic knowledge.
• Prepare for and facilitate product knowledge and sales meetings as directed.
• Attend weekly sales and product knowledge training meetings.
• Maintain professional appearance and attitude, contribute to a positive team atmosphere, and follow SCHEELS policies.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence.
• Perform basic math operations involving currency, measurements, and percentages.
• Effectively present information to customers, clients, and other employees in one-on-one or small group settings.
• Work assigned schedule, which may include varied hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Promote the SCHEELS Visa Rewards card and clearly explain its benefits.

Requirements

• Customer Service: Genuinely and consistently treat co-workers, customers, and business partners with importance, including eye contact, a smile, and a sincere “Thank you.”
• Culture: Approach daily tasks and communication with energy and urgency. Cultivate expertise in your role and apply knowledge effectively. Show respect and appreciation for others and SCHEELS. Arrive to work and meetings 10 minutes early.
• Team Mentality: Demonstrate a genuine interest in helping others before yourself, regardless of recognition or reward.
• Teach-ability: Show eagerness to listen, learn, apply knowledge, and accept critical feedback. Adapt to a changing work environment. Apply basic math, grammar, punctuation, and spelling concepts.
• Dress Code: Meet SCHEELS dress and grooming expectations to support a professional, clean, and welcoming environment.
• Efficiency: Demonstrate pride and ownership in your work while meeting expected deadlines.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 1-3 months of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Follow all safety procedures to minimize the risk of injury.

Benefits

For a full list of benefit offerings, visit scheels.com/careers.