Retail Sales Associate
6 days ago
Colorado Springs
Job Description Full job description Pay: $35,000- $45,000 (Depending on years of experience) + Commission/Bonus Store Hours: 9:00 AM-7:00 PM Locations: We have two stores: 975 N Academy Blvd Unit E Colorado Springs, CO 80909 7485 N Academy Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80920 * We are looking for a flexible hire that doesn't mind working in both of our locations. When considering candidates we are heavily considering this aspect for us. * Why Red Wing? 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 THE JOB: Responsible for the overall retail operations including recruitment, team development, profitably, managing expenses, accounts receivable, developing new business, store inventory, and merchandising. 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: • Manage inter-store transfers, payment collections, and follow-up as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures, • Analyze monthly financial statements (P&L) while adjusting operating expenses to ensure store profitability, • Manage monthly labor model as defined by monthly labor and sales budgets, • Uphold RWSC merchandising and brand standards to ensure store presentation requirements are met, • Manage inventory levels and accuracy by completing style counts, monthly wall counts, product assortment reviews, • Lead by example by guiding each customer through RWSC’s Ultimate Fit Experience, • Provide appropriate accessory recommendations, and 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 a safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and legal regulations, • Maintain industrial / RWFB account operational requirements, • Build collaborative relationships between you and key people with whom you’ll work or interact with; field team/business partners, • Manage store staff through consistent implementation of retail initiatives, policies/procedures, goal setting, and performance management, • Foster an environment of continuous education and development while supporting company-driven training initiatives and participation in learning activities, • Recruit, develop, and train store associates to achieve operational and sales objectives as well as adhere to policies and guidelines, • Create an environment of inclusivity, positive employee morale, as well as safe working conditions among peers, • Strong attention to detail., • 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 EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience, • Student mentality, • No sales experience required, we will train and develop, • Results oriented, • Effective Written/Verbal Communication, • Thorough knowledge of Red Wing Shoe Company’s mission, values, and organizational structure, • Profit and loss knowledge, • Naturally curious, has a passion for new ideas, and looks to drive growth, • Problem-solving, • Retail Footwear, • Specialty Retail, • Lifting 50 pounds, bending/squatting to lace shoes, overhead lifting, twisting, climbing a ladder, standing for long periods Pay: $17 - $19 an hour Benefits: • $150 per month stipend ( F/T), • 5 day work week w/ possible earned 4 day work week after 90 days., • 3 days paid vacation, • 2 sick days Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • Employee discount, • Flexible schedule, • Paid time off Work Location: In person