Sports Basement · 2 months ago
FULL TIME Merchandising Staffer
Sports Basement is a sporting-goods retailer that has been serving the community since 1998. The Merchandising Staffer will work closely with the management team to oversee daily operations, ensure excellent customer service, and manage product displays to create an inspiring shopping experience.
ApparelConsumer GoodsE-CommerceFashionLeisureLifestyleRetailSports
Responsibilities
Identifies merch priorities for their zone/department and works with their manager to create a daily plan of action
Works with department staff and Merchandising Team, to ensure all incoming product and projects are merchandised and completed efficiently, effectively, and safely (i.e. markdowns, retags, signage)
Product management is logical, creative and ultimately results in a great shopping experience
Effectively utilize communication tools to share what's new and what's changed
Consistently ensure store signage and displays are accurate, enticing and informative
Learn to communicate with Buyers to improve product management
Collaborates with the merchandising team to create awesome department/zone displays
Works with their Supervising Manager to learn, understand, and implement department goals while maintaining cleanliness and organization, prioritizing safety at all times, in all work areas
Able to provide outstanding (WOW) customer service
Expert in home zone/department and proficient in one other department to provide excellent on-the-spot customer service
Learning to implement SB's Security Policy
Stays up-to-date with all company information and quickly implements department initiatives
Is aware of daily goals and keeps track of store performance against set goals
Works with a supervising manager to identify assigned department staffing needs, reviews applications and conducts interviews, keeping diversity and inclusion efforts top priority
Responsible for working with their manager to complete daily operations in the assigned zone/department
Demonstrates “ok is not ok” and actively seeks out improvement opportunities for their assigned zone/department
Is a self-starter and understands how to prioritize daily workload
With oversight from the manager, a lead helps to delegate and give clear instructions to store staff; works efficiently with staff to complete daily tasks
Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally
Understands the charm of Sports Basement, and creates a positive and fun vibe that elevates the customer and staff experience
Qualification
Required
Ability to create a WOW experience for every customer
Possess strong verbal and written communication with customers and staff and with excellent attention to detail
Flexibility and adaptability as your role day to day might change
Must be able to lift 40 pounds, bend down repeatedly, and stand for the majority of a shift
Maintains a clean and safe work environment
Time management skills
Problem-solving skills
Available to work during operating hours which include most weekdays, weekends, and holidays (except Thanksgiving and Christmas)
Preferred
Awareness of business tools that are pertinent to your zone/department: including but not limited to Google Docs, Shopify, POS systems, Winterstieger, Sales Saver, Lightspeed and Fiori (training available on these software platforms)
Benefits
Full health, dental, and optical coverage (full-time staff).
Participation in our profit-sharing bonus pool.
40% off our already low prices. . . for life! (Life discount applies after you work 2,000 hours).
A kitchen fully stocked with free, tasty, healthy food for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner.
A free flight every time you work the equivalent of one full year.
Free skiing, camping, and biking trips with our Out of the Basement program.
Free use of our rental gear.
Reimbursed 40% of your total out-of-pocket expenses in individual activities of our primary sports.
401(k) plan.
Stock options program (full-time staff).
Flexible schedule for students.
Company
Sports Basement
Sports Basement is a sporting goods company that offers outdoor gear and sports apparel.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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