Fitness Consultant/Inside Sales, Greater Pittsburgh

Summary

About GG Fitness Equipment, Inc.:
In the summer of 1990, Gordy and Glenn Gronkowski opened the doors of Buffalo, NY's first high-end specialty fitness dealership: GG Fitness Equipment, Inc. The idea was born when Gordy, a former Syracuse University football standout, went looking for high quality fitness equipment for his home. Now GG Fitness Equipment, Inc. is the industry leader in fitness equipment sales and service. GG Fitness Equipment is unwavering in the commitment to help all of its customers achieve their fitness goals; mirroring Gordy's own sons' success in professional athletics.
GG Fitness Equipment believes in promoting from within, therefore there is always opportunities for professional and personal growth.
Our company prides itself on quality equipment, service and installation. We are a top 2 distributor of Life Fitness and Hammer Strength products and represent a number of other manufacturers. We are now even manufacturing our very own line of products! When you work for GG Fitness Equipment, it isn't your typical 9 to 5 job. We don't tote briefcases to work. We carry gym bags. We work hard, play hard and go home happy knowing we've helped millions of people live more active and fulfilling lives. We aren't looking for workers. We are looking for people who can contribute, grow, think, create and lead. We seek out visionaries, pioneers, catalysts and leaders. If this speaks to YOU, please apply.

Duties

Job descriptionAre you ready for a rewarding career helping others to improve their lives?
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GG Fitness Equipment, a premier dealer of high-end fitness equipment for nearly 35 years, is looking for a Retail Sales Consultant (with advancement potential) to sell our fitness equipment at one or more of our four Pittsburgh area locations. This is an excellent opportunity for you to use your passion for fitness and athletics to make a great commission-enhanced income providing people with the tools they need to improve their lives through exercise. You will engage customers in consultative discussion about their needs and expectations in order to determine which of our exercise systems are right for them.

Requirements

Requirements
As a Retail Sales Consultant, you must be self-motivated and confident, with a high degree of integrity and professionalism. You must also be a team player with the ability to accept and effectively incorporate coaching and feedback. It is also important that you display excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, with strong active-listening and persuasive skills and the ability to engage customers in a consultative sales approach.
Specific qualifications for the Retail Sales Consultant position include:

• High school diploma or GED; some college, a plus
• Willingness to learn
• Strong customer-service skills
• Solid phone and follow-up skills
• Ability to identify and act upon up-selling opportunities
• Basic computer proficiency and the ability to use a variety of computer applications to track results (Excel, Word, email and internet)
• Mechanical and logistical aptitude and the ability to assemble fitness equipment on our showroom floor
• Ability to lift 40 pounds
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to stay engaged if working alone
• Athletics background, a plus

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with fitness equipment
• Personal training certification
• Willingness to work nights and weekends
• Ability to travel to more than one of our four area locations
• Don’t sweat it if you don’t prior have sales experience: we would prefer to train a passionate fitness enthusiast who has yet to learn

Benefits

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Group Rate:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance