Sales - Sports Equipment

About the role

SCHEELS is a leader in the sporting goods industry, offering the largest selection of sports brands in America. We empower our associates to become experts in exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers through comprehensive business and product training.

Responsibilities

• Greet all customers on the sales floor with courtesy and a smile
• Grow personal sales by hitting minimum goals and following Scheels professional salesmanship standards
• Promote the Scheels Visa Rewards card and be able to clearly explain all benefits
• Engage in conversation with customers and assist them in making buying decisions
• Demonstrate a passion for products in our store
• Attend all Scheels product training and all store meetings
• Maintain a professional appearance on the sales floor
• Aid in all other assigned duties

Requirements

• Ability to perform basic math; compute rate, ratio and percent; draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Strong oral/written communication and reading skills to communicate effectively and in a timely manner with all levels of the organization
• Willingness to help with freight/stocking when needed
• Strong communication, organization, attention to detail and problem solving skills

Qualifications

• Customer Service: Genuinely and consistently treat co-workers, customers and business partners like they are the most important person including eye contact, a smile and a genuine “Thank you”
• Culture: Approach daily tasks, projects and follow-up communication with energy and sense of urgency; Cultivate a deep desire to become a knowledge expert in their role with the ability to apply their knowledge and experience with great impact; Show respect and appreciation for others and Scheels
• Team Mentality: Genuine interest and action in helping others before yourself, regardless of recognition or reward; Teach-ability: Consistent eagerness to listen, learn, apply knowledge and accept critical feedback; Ability to adapt to a changing work environment

Skills

• Ability to perform basic math; compute rate, ratio and percent; draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Strong oral/written communication and reading skills to communicate effectively and in a timely manner with all levels of the organization
• Ability to perform basic math; compute rate, ratio and percent; draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Strong oral/written communication and reading skills to communicate effectively and in a timely manner with all levels of the organization

Benefits

Compensation includes an average of $16.00-$19.00 per hour, a combination of base hourly pay and sales commission, and the potential for a great associate discount on in-store purchases. Benefits include a combination of health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Schedule

Schedule must be flexible to work assigned schedule between 9a.m. and 9p.m., Monday through Saturday, 10a.m. and 6p.m., Sunday. Schedule may include varied hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays, must be available minimum of every other weekend or 2 weekends a month. Average hours per week is 16-20 hours.

Pay

The average hourly wage is $16.00-$19.00 per hour, with a combination of base hourly pay and sales commission.

Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.