Apparel Sales Associate - Fairway Styles
About The Position
Fairway Styles, part of the Worldwide Golf family, is hiring an Apparel Sales Associate for its physical location inside Roger Dunn Golf Shops in Santa Ana, California. The associate delivers a high-touch, boutique-style shopping experience by engaging customers in conversations about golf and fashion, suggesting outfits based on their preferences, and maintaining an organized, expertly merchandised retail space. The role also supports the store culture and Worldwide Golf’s “Sure No Problem” philosophy, which puts customers first and aims to create memorable, positive experiences. The position offers an hourly rate of $12.00–$20.00 plus commission of 1.75%–6%, depending on department and product. Individual starting pay may vary based on geography, experience, expertise, and education or training. Benefits and offerings described include paid vacation, health benefits with a company contribution to an HSA, 401(k) matching, an employee discount, golf-specific learning opportunities, and hands-on training. The employer describes opportunities for growth and mobility within Worldwide Golf.
Requirements
- Ability to spend work time standing or moving about store departments.
- Ability to bend, stoop, lift up to 15 pounds, carry, walk, and reach frequently.
- Ability to work varied hours and days as business dictates, including openness to working weekends.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of experience in apparel sales, retail styling, or customer-facing roles is preferred; entry-level candidates will also be considered.
- Golf knowledge or background is a plus but is not required.
Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, personalized customer service consistent with Fairway Styles’ luxury positioning.
- Represent premium golf apparel brands and stay current on product launches and fashion trends.
- Provide styling advice and wardrobe recommendations tailored to customers’ preferences and golf needs.
- Keep the Fairway Styles space visually appealing, well-stocked, and merchandised to brand standards.
- Process in-person returns of e-commerce orders professionally and efficiently.
- Research merchandise availability using a computer database, requisition merchandise from the stockroom, and take inventory as needed.
- Maintain the department database and file shipping and receiving records.
- Support in-store promotions, campaigns, and content creation initiatives in partnership with the corporate marketing team, as needed.
- Build customer relationships that encourage repeat visits and brand loyalty.
- Maintain accurate knowledge of store policies, product features, pricing, and availability.
- After training, recognize and suggest process improvements.
- Perform other duties assigned by management.
Benefits
- Paid vacation for full-time employees.
- 401(k) matching for full-time employees.
- Health benefits with a company contribution to the HSA for full-time employees.
- Employee discount for all employees.
- Golf-specific learning opportunities and hands-on training.
- Opportunities for growth and mobility within Worldwide Golf.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
