Company:
Holistic Emergency Preparedness and Response
Details:
We are looking for an energetic and result driven retail sales/social media associate to join our team.
Candidates will have the most success if they have a background in emergency preparedness product sales, outdoor equipment retail sales and social media.
The successful candidate will be able to enhance customer satisfaction while meeting sales and profitability goals effectively.
This position starts at $16.45 - $19.85/hr Depending on experience.
Responsibilities
Utilize Social Media Accounts to advertise and promote products and services provided by SOS Gear; Sell multiple products to customers, meet and greet, service customers;
Ensure elevated levels of customers satisfaction through excellent service;
Engage customers in conversation – product knowledge; Answers customers’ questions concerning merchandise;
Ensure that store and warehouse visual merchandising standards are met, including proper product placement, advertisement displays are arranged appropriately to promote sales, etc.;
Stock functions: stock processing, filling, and stocking floor racks and back-stock racks, in-store inventories, shifting bins and walls of product, etc.
Physical workload and manual labor to be performed by associates may be heavy (warehouse environment);
Obtains merchandise requested by customer or receives merchandise selected by customer;
Complete store administration and ensure compliance with policies and procedures; Alerts management of potential security issues;
Cleans shelves, counters, tables, floors and overall store to maintain outstanding store condition;
Be a shining example of well behavior and high performance.
Qualifications & Experience:
Experience with outdoor recreation equipment;
Proven successful experience in outdoor/emergency preparedness retail sales;
Advertising experience with Social Media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram);
Clearly and effectively communicate with customers;
Ability to work as an energetic and dependable team player;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
Quick and effective problem-solving skills; Ability to adapt and learn quickly;
Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple assignments;
Basic computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office, and familiarity with point-of-sale systems;
Basic knowledge of website maintenance (i.e. inventory) and online sales;
Basic mathematics and financial knowledge;
Must be able to lift or move at least 25 pounds.
Minimum 3 – 4 years working experience in retail sales OR Minimum 1 – 2 years experience with an Outdoor Recreational/Guiding Company
Class 5 Driver’s License and clean driving record an asset.
Social Media Profiles – Background Check
A Criminal Record Check [CRC] will be required.