Retail Associate - Soccer

Soccer Post is the country’s largest chain of soccer specialty stores. We are looking for new team members to fuel our rapid national expansion. If you are known for your energy and initiative, we would really like to meet you!

Our customers are soccer enthusiasts and athletes, and our team is comprised of service-first professionals with diverse experiences and interests. The ideal candidate is passionate about customers, teams, and the opportunity to make an impact on their community. You will help deliver the Soccer Post authentic soccer experience in assisting customers with selecting and purchasing merchandise.

**This position is in our New location with a mid-MARCH 2024 opening date**

What it takes to play at Soccer Post:

• Work in a manner that supports the values of the organization.
• Greets and interacts with customers.
• Consults with customers to understand their needs and preferences related to merchandise.
• Demonstrates and explains merchandise, selecting and suggesting options suitable for the customers needs.
• Answers customers' questions about merchandise.
• Assists customers with purchase decisions.
• Retrieves merchandise from the sales floor, stock room, or other inventory locations; places special orders.
• Collects payment using the store point of sale system.
• Processes returns and exchanges.
• Works in a professional and respectful manner to understand and help resolve any customer concerns or complaints
• Answer phones and help customers in a polite manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous retail experience preferred.
• Experience as a soccer player and/or coach is a plus.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent active listening skills.
• Excellent sales and customer service skills.
• Ability to develop extensive knowledge of the merchandise sold.
• Ability to anticipate customers' needs.
• Ability to recommend merchandise to customers.
• Ability to operate or to quickly learn the store's point-of-sale system.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work in a busy environment, managing multiple customers at a time
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the retail space.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Shift:

• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Please share why you will be a great fit in the growing Soccer Post team!

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• mechanicsburg, pa: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person