Sporting Goods Sales Associate

Job Description

General Merchandise Team Associate (Background Check)

This position is responsible for assisting in the operation of a department. An individual in this position will be expected to perform additional job related responsibilities and duties throughout the facility as assigned and/or as necessary.

Essential Functions
A n individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Provides customer service by acknowledging the customer; identifying customer needs; assisting with purchasing decisions; assisting customers with warranty transactions when needed; locating merchandise; resolving customer issues and concerns; promoting products and services; operating equipment, such as cash registers and related tools, to process customer purchases using appropriate procedures for different payment types and i tems sold; maintaining a safe shopping environment; and appropriately representing and supporting the company's mission.

Receives, stocks, and organizes merchandise and supplies from distribution centers and suppliers throughout the facility by managing inventory flow; following company policy and procedures for utilizing equipment appropriately; merchandising; working inventory exceptions; correcting shelf c apacities; and completing and retaining required paperwork, logs, and other documentation.

Supports store operations by executing daily workload and processes; following One Best Way (OBW) standards and procedures; participating in team meetings to learn daily and weekly objectives; communicating with team leads to understand daily priorities; training with academy trainers to e nhance and develop skills; and escalating business area issues or needs to facility leadership.

Maintains the designated general merchandise (GM) area (for example, photo center, electronics, sporting goods, lawn and garden) in accordance with company policies and procedures by stocking and rotating merchandise; conducting daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on equipment (for example, photo); managing photo order flow from the kiosk, web site, mobile, and 3rd party applications; assembling and/or repairing merchandise for customers including bikes, furniture, grills, and exercise equipment; selling, activating and processing items requiring specified paperwork where applicable; watering and caring for plants and flowers and receiving plants and flowers; labeling paint cans; mixing, tinting, and matching paint; duplicating keys; cutting chain using appropriate machines and tools according to company policy and procedures; assisting with fabric, accessory, pattern, or tool selection; measuring and cutting materials; securing merchandise; removing damaged or out-of-date goods; setting up, cleaning, and organizing product displays; signing and pricing merchandise appropriately; returning merchandise to appropriate departments; processing defective m erchandise; and monitoring the area of shrink, security risks, and safety.

Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy; a nd applying these in executing business processes and practices.

Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carrying out tasks; communicating progress and information; determining and r ecommending ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.

Competencies
A n individual must be proficient in each of the competencies listed below to successfully perform the responsibilities of this position.

Stocking/Receiving - Follows proper procedures to prevent theft and loss when stocking, receiving, maintaining, and securing goods. Receives, stages, and delivers goods to appropriate areas throughout the Facility in a timely manner. Reports complaints and problems with products, services, a nd conditions in the stocking/receiving area. Uses stocking/receiving supplies and equipment according to company policies and procedures.

Inventory - GM - Handles, moves, and displays goods according to company policies and procedures. Tracks goods, maintains in-stock levels, and controls shrinkage in a timely manner. Reports poor inventory practices and low in-stock levels in assigned area. Uses inventory tools and equipment a ccording to company policies and procedures.

Customer/Member Centered: Serve the Customer/Member - Shows care and concern when serving our customers/members. Asks questions in order to understand customer/member needs. Uses policies and information in order to exceed customer/member expectations. Finds and uses the right r esources (people, products, tools) at the right time in order to resolve customer/member requests.

Judgment: Make Effective Choices - Uses policies, procedures, and/or guides to make good choices. Uses data and facts in order to make day-to-day d ecisions and involves others as needed. Recognizes what might be a problem and informs those who can correct it.

Planning and Improvement: Plan for and Improve Work - Accepts responsibility and meets expectations for own work. Identifies steps needed in order t o carry out work as required.

Influence and Communicate: Share Information - Listens to others and asks questions to learn about what is needed. Communicates the right i nformation to associates and leaders when they need it. Communicates in a respectful and professional manner.

Execution and Results: Get Results - Makes sure work is done correctly. Works on top priorities first. Makes a consistent effort to get results. Meets deadlines. Takes action in order to solve problems so work can be completed in a timely manner.

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Job Description

General Merchandise Team Associate (Background Check)

Ethics and Compliance: Perform to Ethical Standards - Follows company policies and procedures (for example, the Ten Foot Rule). Shows integrity a nd ethical behavior in all work situations. Reports ethical and compliance issues promptly.

Adaptability: Adapt - Adapts to changing work demands. Stays focused on own work when faced with change or difficulties. Stays open to and learns f rom assignments and feedback.

Physical Activities
T he following physical activities are necessary to perform one or more essential functions of this position.

O bserves associate, customer, or supplier behavior.

E nters and locates information on computer.

M oves up and down a ladder.

P resents information to small or large groups and individuals.

C ommunicates effectively in person or by using telecommunications equipment.

G rasps, turns, and manipulates objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

V isually locates merchandise and other objects.

V isually inspects equipment.

S afely operates large power equipment.

R eaches overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

M oves, lifts, carries, and places merchandise and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.

V isually verifies and reads information, often in small print.

S its for long periods of time.

S tands for long periods of time.

Work Environment
W orking in the following environment is necessary to perform one or more of the essential functions of this position.

M ay work with substances that require special handling

W orks varying shifts as required.

Entry Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications
• For facilities that sell firearms, I acknowledge that the position for which I am applying will require successful completion of a firearms- specific

C riminal Background Check (CBC) and Firearms Authorized Training.

• For facilities that sell only ammunition and have state specific requirements, I acknowledge that the position for which I am applying may require a c urrent state issued Certificate of Eligibility.

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WMFH12556

Job Description

General Merchandise Team Associate (Background Check)

Signature
I have read and understand the essential functions for this position and certify that:

I have the ability to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without a reasonable accommodation.

I do not have the ability to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Associate/Applicant Printed Name Associate/Applicant Signature Date

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14