Sporting Goods Sales Associate

Sportsource•High Point, NC

10d

About The Position

Play It Again Sports is a locally owned franchise with a retail environment where it buys, sells, and trades new and used sporting goods equipment. The store provides value in new and used sports and fitness equipment, along with customer service in a clean and fun environment. The Sales Associate serves customers, recommends products, supports sales and used-equipment purchasing, and helps maintain store merchandise, displays, and operations. The role also uses computerized point-of-sale and sales-tracking systems.

Requirements

Ability to work well as a team member, accept constructive feedback, and follow directions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours a day.
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. without assistance.
Ability to bend, rotate, and reach as customary in a sporting goods retail environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior sporting goods retail experience is preferred; the employer is willing to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Greet customers promptly, determine their needs, and handle transactions professionally and enthusiastically.
Become familiar with sporting goods products, brands, and prices, and recommend products and explain their features and benefits to meet customer needs.
Increase sales and customer satisfaction by suggesting additional items at the close of a sale.
Buy used sporting goods and reinforce customers’ purchases and sales to the store.
Price and ticket sporting goods items according to pricing and buying guidelines.
Restock the store according to the merchandising plan.
Maintain store displays and follow housekeeping and maintenance standards and procedures.
Develop proficiency in operating the computerized point-of-sale (POS) and sales-tracking system.