Sales Associate (Full-Time)

Holiday Diver Inc•Tampa, FL

18d

About The Position

Divers Direct is seeking an energetic, passionate, customer-focused individual to join our team and assist in the opening of our new Tampa location. Life's too short to work at a job you don't love! If you are a certified diver and have a passion for the ocean, watersports and adventure, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. This is an exciting opportunity to help launch a brand-new store, working closely with leadership to build a high-performing team and deliver an exceptional customer experience from day one. Divers Direct offers a fun work environment and generous benefits package, including bonus opportunities, sales contests, employee discounts, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and a 401k plan with a company match. Summary: The Sales Associate is responsible for generating sales of destination, enhancement, lifestyle, and spearfishing products by providing superior customer service and customer education, while participating in all activities related to the ongoing operation and maintenance of a retail environment.

Requirements

Previous customer service experience; six (6) months of sales or related experience preferred
Certified Scuba Diver or Dive Instructor highly desirable
Spearfishing experience or knowledge is strongly preferred
If not currently scuba certified, must complete at least the academic requirements of a scuba course within the first 90 days of employment
A combination of education, certifications, and work experience may be qualifying
Overall understanding of personal computer operations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills; must be willing and able to work in a collaborative setting with a diverse group of internal and external customers and vendors
Must be able to work a flexible schedule as dictated by retail needs
Position requires employee to work on their feet 100% of the time
Ability to bend and squat
Ability to lift and carry 40+ pounds on a regular basis
Ability to climb ladders
Ability to access all areas of the store
Ability to read, write, count, and perform basic arithmetic
All new hires must test negative on a pre-employment drug test in order to be employed by this company. The pre-employment drug test will test for the following nine (9) substances: Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, Methadone, Methaqualone, Opiates, Phencyclidine (PCP), and Propoxyphene.

Responsibilities

Generate sales across all product categories, including scuba, snorkeling, spearfishing, and related lifestyle gear
Maintain updated product knowledge and respond to customer inquiries regarding diving, snorkeling, and spearfishing equipment and techniques
Stock and replenish merchandise
Coordinate product exchanges and transfers
Stamp, mark, or tag prices on merchandise
Arrange displays to promote sales, including seasonal and spearfishing-focused displays
Complete sales transactions and maintain proper cash accountabilities
Assist in cleaning and maintaining the orderly appearance of the store
Fill tanks and conduct inspections following company-sponsored VIP training
Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and practices
Other tasks as assigned by the General Manager or designee