Men's Athletic Apparel Manager - Full Time

About the Role

SCHEELS is seeking associates who embody our employee ownership values: delivering personalized WOW customer experiences, maintaining a team-first winning mentality, learning and adapting to constant change, taking pride in work and thinking like owners, and expecting honesty and integrity in all that we do.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service by seeking out and engaging with customers, going through the steps of the sale to determine their needs, recommending appropriate products, and promoting the Scheels Visa Credit Card
• Maintain expert-level knowledge in all selling areas, as well as lead product knowledge training for other associates
• Consistently meet or exceed personal sales goals while delivering a high-quality customer experience
• Manage inventory by running and analyzing Internal Flash Reports
• Effectively maintain an organized backstock while ensuring merchandise is properly displayed and replenished on the sales floor
• Ensure product is accurately displayed to customers through price tagging, sales stickers, and signage
• Maintain a professional appearance, positive attitude, and team-oriented atmosphere
• Communicate professionally with other associates within the store, the Scheels Campus, and Vendors/Sales Representatives
• Ensure work area is clean, organized, and meets safety standards
• Ability to perform basic math; perform operations using units of currency, measurements, and understand percentages
• Ability to work assigned schedule; may include varied hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Including product knowledge meetings

What You'll Do

• Be the Expert: Share your knowledge of SCHEELS products to guide customers in finding the perfect items for their needs
• Manage Your Section: Curate your department with top-quality products and execute displays that entice customers to stop and look
• Lead and Inspire: Train, mentor and work alongside your team to ensure everyone delivers exceptional service and shares your passion for our products
• Customer Experience: Build relationships with customers, helping them find the gear and giving the expertise they need

What You Need To Succeed

• A competitive spirit and a drive to learn SCHEELS business
• Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with customers
• Ability to work with your team, contribute to a positive environment and embrace each day being different that the last

Pay

$49,000-55,000+/year (includes commissions on the items you help customers select, which means there is opportunity to earn more by exceeding sales goals)

Schedule

• Average Hours: 41 hours/week
• A typical schedule includes two opening shifts (9 AM - 5 PM), two closing shifts (12 PM - 9 PM), a consistent weekday off and alternating weekends
• Training: New product training monthly on some Tuesday or Wednesday evenings from 5:00-6:30 PM to stay on top of the latest gear and trends
• Individualized business training with your mentor each week to learn SCHEELS systems and run your shop at the highest level

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or general education degree (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, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with Roth options
• Associate discounts
• Full health coverage—including medical, HSA, dental, and vision
• Accident and hospital indemnity insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, holiday pay, maternity leave, and bereavement leave
• Additional leave benefits may apply based on your state of employment