0140 - Paramus NJ - Store Sales Specialist

REI • Paramus, NJ

393d • $41,600 - $46,176

About The Position

The Store Sales Specialist at REI is responsible for enhancing customer experiences by providing product knowledge, facilitating transactions, and promoting memberships. This seasonal role emphasizes customer engagement and maintaining store standards, contributing to the co-op's mission of fostering a love for the outdoors.

Requirements

• Store retail experience (preferred).
• Enjoys communicating and building relationships, both inside and outside the organization.
• Open to feedback and other viewpoints in the spirit of supporting the business.
• Uses business understanding, innovative thinking, and sound judgment to solve problems.
• Makes solid recommendations by combining information from various sources.
• Produces quality work by setting effective goals and establishing priorities.
• Organizes and uses resources to meet deadlines, keeping others informed about plans and progress.
• Engages and influences others to accomplish worthwhile organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with questions about products, memberships, and special ticket sales.
• Maintain visual standards with store management, merchandising, and sales leads.
• Engage in REI Sales & Service Training and promote REI goods and services.
• Support store pick-up, including receiving and processing products.
• Follow REI loss prevention and safety procedures.
• Work a flexible schedule based on business needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous employee discount
• Access to health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Accrued time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
• Education Level: No Education Listed