Sporting Goods Sales Associate

Play It Again Sports (Sportsource)•Winston-Salem, NC

11d•$10 - $15

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, with customer service in a clean and fun environment. The Sporting Goods Sales Associate helps customers select products, handles sales transactions, buys used sporting goods, and supports store merchandising, pricing, displays, and upkeep. The associate is expected to learn about sporting goods products and use the store’s computerized point-of-sale and sales-tracking system.

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 pounds 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.
Learn about 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, reinforcing 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 operating the computerized point-of-sale and sales-tracking system.