Part-time Sales Associate

Company Description

You can find retail jobs just about anywhere. So, why work at Red Wing Shoes? From our purpose-built footwear to our stylishly designed stores, you’ll see the difference. From our life-friendly retail schedules to career advancement, you’ll feel the difference. And, when you create remarkable, in-store experiences for customers who build, shape, and protect the world around them -- you’ll make a difference. We’re not just retail. We are Red Wing.

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

Promote and support our high-quality Red Wing brand image through professional selling, building loyalty and long-lasting relationships with our customers. This is achieved by promoting the Red Wing Shoe Company’s Ultimate Fit Experience (UFX), selling our premium products, and providing conscientious customer service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Guide each customer through RWSC’s Ultimate Fit Experience
• Provide appropriate accessory recommendation, educate customers on the benefits of each
• Generate Industrial Sales Leads
• Achieve and exceed daily productivity and sales goals
• Maintain the integrity of the sales floor presentation, store signage, and housekeeping standards
• Maintain proficiency with product knowledge, technical, and operating standards through continuous learning
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and legal regulations
• Provide direct support in the daily operations of the retail store

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (following duties are required on all positions):

• Obtain necessary information by maintaining knowledge of RWSC’s electronic communication software
• Maintain quality service by establishing, following, and enforcing organization quality system standards
• Uphold Red Wing Shoe Company’s core values
• Willingness to perform additional duties as required
• Conduct self-accordance to RWSC policies
• Build collaborative relationships between you and key people with whom you’ll work or interact with

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience
• 1-2 years relevant experience
• Results oriented
• Effective Written/Verbal Communication
• Computer Utilization

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCIES:

• Thorough knowledge of Red Wing Shoe Company’s mission, values, and organization structure
• Profit and loss knowledge
• Naturally curious, has passion for new ideas, and looks to drive growth
• Problem solving
• Retail Footwear

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Lifting 50 pounds, bending/squatting to lace shoes, overhead lifting, twisting, climbing a ladder, standing for long periods of time
• Housekeeping duties including but not limited to: vacuuming, mopping & waxing floors, washing windows, use of disinfectant chemicals, discarding of all trash, maintaining recycling, installing, and maintaining furniture, fixtures, and displays.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Retail Store

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $16.55-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Day range:

• Every Weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• Specialty store

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• sales: 1 year (preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-05
Expected start date: 2024-04-25