0166 - Virginia Beach VA - Operations Specialist

$34,632 - $38,480/Yr

REI - Virginia Beach, VA

Full-time

Virginia Beach, VA

1,001-5,000 employees

Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers

About the position

The Operations Specialist at REI Co-op plays a crucial role in maintaining the organization and availability of merchandise on the sales floor. This seasonal position involves ensuring that products are accurately priced, stocked, and accessible to customers, while also supporting the overall operations of the store. The role emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and adherence to REI's values and mission.

Responsibilities

• Unload and distribute merchandise from replenishment shipments.
• Price, organize, hang, or distribute merchandise according to REI stocking policies and procedures.
• Help with sale preparation and recovery, process damaged or returned merchandise.
• Support store pick-up, including receiving and processing products.
• Provide maintenance services to all areas of the store.
• Organize and maintain store warehouse, supplies, and fixtures.
• Assist customers with questions about products, memberships, and services.
• Follow REI loss prevention and safety procedures.
• Work a flexible schedule based on business needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

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.

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan