Sales Associate (Full-Time) - Sporting Goods - Michigan City, IN

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS The Sales Associate reports directly to the Store Manager.
The Sales Associate has no direct supervisory authority.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Greet customers as they shop in the retail store, assisting with customer service questions.
Price store merchandise and make price changes as requested by store management.
Stock and face merchandise on shelves as requested by store management.
Assist in receiving freight and organize incoming products as directed by store management.
Responsible for assisting in cycle counts.
Answer incoming telephone calls and handle appropriately.
Handle customer transactions utilizing KCX cash register system.
Responsible for accurate cash handling.
Responsible for handling customer returns.
OTHER DUTIES Housekeeping duties Other duties as assigned MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Excellent customer service skills required Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds Long periods of standing Frequent bending and twisting EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or GED preferred WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS Retail store environment Cold and warm conditions Irregular work schedule EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS Computer Calculator Cash register-scanner Telephone Fax Copy machine Computer Software and network The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive.
They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully.
The company recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable him/her to successfully perform a job function.
Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
Experience Preferred Previous retail experience related to Sporting Goods including firearms is preferred but not required.
Behaviors Preferred Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Motivations Preferred Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help