Part-Time Sales Associate for New Balance

Company: New Balance Merrillville

Position: Sales Associate - Part Time (Approx. 25 hours per week)

Location: Merrillville, IN

New Balance Merrillville is a leading locally owned full-service footwear and apparel retailer that focuses on the Guest experience. Our Team Members guide our Guests through a Fit Process, utilizing 3D scanning technology and dynamic gait analysis to find the perfect fit for each unique foot type. We carry only the premier and newest NB Running, Walking, Cross-Training and Lifestyle footwear and apparel. We employ associates that want to move our brand and communities forward in leading that more active lifestyle. We are seeking a person who will commit to be a leader with their team of associates in pursuit of this.

Urgently hiring!

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Must complete our Certified Fit Specialist training program and be able to effectively employ our shoe fitting process.
• Demonstrate the ability to use our store’s technology to assess and analyze a Guest’s gait, foot/arch type and select the appropriate products to fulfill those needs.
• Understanding and supporting store and company operations, policies and procedures
• Acting as a world-class customer service model and the experience of the brand
• Understands customer expectations and to always reach or exceed their expectations
• Utilize various sales techniques to boost sales
• Assist in store merchandising and implementation of monthly visual point of purchase.
• Helping organize store promotions.
• Active member of the retail store duties - sales, customer service, inventory control, maintenance.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Sales experience from a retail environment is desired
• Love working with the public and interacting one on one with a Guest to find exactly what they need.
• Desire candidates with knowledge of running, health/wellness, and exercise science.
• Enjoy working in a team environment.
• You should be reliable, timely, and flexible.
• Comfortable using technology
• Ability to perform basic PC functions, point of sale register skills, handle cash and credit card transactions without error
• Have strong customer service and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lift and carry 5 to 10 pounds often, and 20 to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Flexible scheduling. Contributing about 25 hours weekly including at least one weekend shift, some closing shifts (See hours below) and some holidays (excluding Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day)

Part-Time Benefits:

• Weekly Bonus Programs
• Employee discounts of Shoes, Apparel and other gear!

Location:

600 W 81st Ave Suite A, Merrillville, IN 46410

Mon-Fri: 10am-7pm, Saturday: 10am-6pm, Sunday: 11am-5pm

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Weekly day range:

• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work at least one Weekend day (Saturday/Sunday)?
• Are you able work a closing shift, until 6:00/7:00pm?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person