Retail Associate II

Monkeysports•Allen, TX

16d•Onsite

About The Position

At MonkeySports, we are looking for dynamic and motivated individuals to join our team as Retail Associate II. This position is designed for team members who have built a solid foundation in retail and are ready to take on increased responsibilities. As a Retail Associate II, you will go beyond the core duties of entry-level associates, playing a key role in enhancing the customer experience, managing merchandising tasks, and supporting day-to-day operations. You will serve as a role model for new team members, showcasing exceptional product knowledge, customer service skills, and leadership qualities, while helping to maintain a high-performance store environment. If you're ready to step up in your retail career, we invite you to apply and contribute to our growing success.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Typically 6+ months of retail or related experience OR successful progression from Retail Associate 1.
Demonstrated product knowledge and growing expertise in MonkeySports gear (hockey, baseball, lacrosse, goalie preferred).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Capable of learning and applying advanced POS functions and store systems.
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Comfortable guiding peers and modeling company standards.
Standing and Walking: Spending long hours on their feet, moving around the store to assist customers and execute daily operational tasks
Lifting and Carrying: Handling merchandise, which may involve lifting and carrying items of varying weights up to 50 LBS
Reaching and Bending: Frequently reaching for items on shelves and bending to access lower shelves or storage areas
Manual Dexterity: Using hands to operate cash registers, computers, and other equipment
Flexible schedule required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.
Weekend work is required.

Responsibilities

Customer Engagement & Sales: Provide a higher level of customer service by offering detailed product recommendations, assisting with equipment fittings, and guiding customers through more complex purchases.
Provide product guidance, fittings, and recommendations across multiple MonkeySports categories
Help drive sales by upselling accessories and ensuring customer needs are fully met.
Merchandising & Store Standards: Take ownership of specific merchandising sections, ensuring displays are properly stocked, organized, and visually appealing according to Monkey Sports standards.
Maintain brand presentation through folding, sizing, coloring, and merchandising techniques.
Point-of-Sale & Transaction Handling: Efficiently process sales, handle returns and exchanges with limited supervision, and resolve minor customer concerns at the register.
Labor Skills General knowledge and understanding of Labor services offered.
Provide one labor service.
Inventory Support: Participate in inventory counts, help identify discrepancies, and assist with backstock organization, order procurement and product placement.
Proactively alert leadership to low stock or inventory concerns.
Training & Skill Development: Participate actively in training sessions to build product knowledge and retail competencies.
Seek feedback and demonstrate growth in learned areas.
Store Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness of the sales floor, fitting rooms, and backroom, ensuring a professional shopping environment.
Adhere to all company policies, loss prevention, and safety standards.
Assist with store events, promotions, and vendor demonstrations.
Help set the pace on customer service, merchandising, and sales goals.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management to support overall store success.
Perform other related duties as assigned to meet business needs.