Retail Associate (PT)

Red Wing Shoe Company•Oregon City, OR

5d•$16 - $22

About The Position

The Retail Associate promotes and supports Red Wing Shoe Company’s brand through professional selling, customer loyalty, and lasting customer relationships. The role delivers the Ultimate Fit Experience (UFX), sells premium products, and provides conscientious customer service. It also supports daily store operations and maintains the store’s sales-floor presentation, signage, and housekeeping standards. The position is part-time. The targeted hiring range is $16.35–$22.26 plus commission, depending on qualifications; actual pay within the broader range depends on role, level, location, job-related skills, competencies, experience, education or training, and market demand. Part-time benefits include a 401(k) match, employee discounts, free EAP services, financial planning assistance, and well-being coaching.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Must be age 18 or older within 30 days of application.
1–2 years of relevant experience.
Results-oriented approach.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Computer utilization skills.
Ability to lift 50 pounds; bend or squat to lace shoes; lift overhead; twist; climb a ladder; and stand for long periods.
Ability to perform housekeeping duties, including vacuuming, mopping and waxing floors, washing windows, using disinfectant chemicals, disposing of trash, maintaining recycling, and installing and maintaining furniture, fixtures, and displays.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of Red Wing Shoe Company’s mission, values, and organizational structure.
Knowledge of profit and loss.
Natural curiosity, passion for new ideas, and a growth-oriented mindset.
Problem-solving skills.
Retail footwear experience or knowledge.

Responsibilities

Guide each customer through Red Wing Shoe Company’s Ultimate Fit Experience.
Recommend appropriate accessories and educate customers about their benefits.
Generate industrial sales leads.
Achieve and exceed daily productivity and sales goals.
Maintain the sales-floor presentation, store signage, and housekeeping standards.
Maintain product knowledge and proficiency with technical and operating standards through continuous learning.
Help maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following organizational standards and legal regulations.
Provide direct support for daily retail store operations.
Maintain knowledge of the company’s electronic communication software to obtain necessary information.
Establish, follow, and enforce organizational quality-system standards to maintain quality service.
Uphold Red Wing Shoe Company’s core values and policies.
Perform additional duties as required.
Build collaborative relationships with people the associate works or interacts with.