About the position
Cotopaxi is a B Corporation that makes adventure travel gear to empower people to see the world and make it better. Our Gear for GoodⓇ promise is to make our products as ethically, sustainably, and durably as possible, while having a positive social, environmental, and economic impact. We dedicate 1% of revenue to the Cotopaxi Foundation, which supports nonprofit partners with proven track records of alleviating poverty. Through our Foundation to date, we have helped more than 4.25 million individuals experiencing extreme poverty. Cotopaxi is a company that values people, innovation, and adventure and our work environment reflects just that. Whether you are working from one of our retail stores, our headquarters, your couch at home, or even your van in the woods, you'll feel the camaraderie of our amazing team of visionaries, builders and go-getters. We are a team of adventurous, mission-driven people looking to prove that business CAN be a force for good.
Responsibilities
- Interact with every customer. Say hello, share your experience, and offer your help and expertise.
- Educate customers on products, experiences, local highlights and most importantly, Cotopaxi's mission.
- Live and inspire the Cotopaxi culture and values of people, impact and adventure.
- Be an ambassador of the Cotopaxi brand throughout your community by getting involved.
- Guide customers toward products that will enhance their experience and relationship with the Cotopaxi brand.
- Help manage the goods - receive, process, restock and destock products while making the store look good.
- Help handle the goods - fold, size, tag, steam, etc.
- Keep the store spruced and ready for every customer!
- Maintain cleanliness of the fitting rooms, sales floor, and stockroom.
- Open the store up for business on time and/or close the store down at the end of the day.
- Manage the point of sale system and make sure customers leave happy and satisfied.
Requirements
- 18 years or older.
- Detail oriented and organized.
- A people person.
- Good at gab.
- Active, energetic and enthusiastic.
- A humanitarian at heart, and someone who believes in our Do Good mission.
- Experience working retail or in the outdoor industry is a plus but not necessary.
Benefits
- Company-paid Mental Health Benefits.
- Company-paid Volunteer Time Off.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- 60% off Cotopaxi products.
- Additional outdoor/adventure/lifestyle brand discounts.
- Company and department outings and gatherings.
- A fun, caring and empowering company culture!
