Retail Key Holder - Part Time (Backcountry)
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At Backcountry, our mission is to connect people to their passions. Our five online stores—Backcountry, Level Nine Sports, Competitive Cyclist, MotoSport, and SteepandCheap—aim to supply our customers with the gear, knowledge, and inspiration necessary to get out there and chase down life’s greatest moments. We do this by providing the biggest and best assortment of premium outdoor products, a superior shopping experience, personalized Gearhead expertise, lightning-fast and accurate fulfillment, and inspirational, informative, and community-centered content.
The ideal candidate should have a passion for outdoor activities and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Key Holder to join our team. The Key Holder will be responsible for managing the store during scheduled shifts, opening and closing the store, handling cash and credit card transactions, managing inventory, and providing excellent customer service to our valued customers.
What you get to do every day:
- Assist the Store Manager in opening and closing the store
- Ensure the store is properly secured and alarm systems are functioning correctly
- Manage cash and credit card transactions, and perform daily cash reconciliations
- Maintain accurate inventory levels, conduct regular inventory audits, and report any discrepancies to the store manager
- Provide exceptional customer service, and assist customers with their purchases, product inquiries, and returns/exchanges
- Maintain a clean, organized and attractive store appearance
- Assist in the execution of and ensure daily tasks are completed
- Train and mentor new team members
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager
What you bring to the role:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in retail sales or customer service
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays
- Basic computer skills, and experience with Point-of-Sale systems is a plus
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to communicate verbally and work cooperatively with associates and customers
- Ability to remain standing for up to 5 hours at a time
- Ability to move about the store coaching and directing associates; selling to customers and retrieving merchandise from stockroom or sales floor
- Ability to grab, reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch to retrieve and replenish merchandise from stockroom or sales floor
- Ability to lift and/or move merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to ascend/descend ladders to retrieve and/or move merchandise
- Ability to operate a computer, POS system, keyboards, merchandise scanners and mouse to accomplish work
- Must have a flexible schedule, including availability for nights, weekends, and holidays
- Regular and predictable attendance
CSC Generation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation during the application process, contact [email protected].
Employment is contingent on a background check, including verification of prior employment dates.
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- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
- Are you at least 18 years of age?
- Select the outdoor activities you consider yourself knowledgeable in? optional
- What is the minimum hours per week you can work?
- What is the maximum hours a week you can work?
Written answers (3)
- What was the last outdoor adventure you went on? Tell us about your favorite piece of gear you brought with you and why?
- Do you have any previously scheduled vacations or periods, you are not available to work? If yes, explain.
- Please provide your availability for each day of the week (Monday through Sunday), including preferred time slots (e.g., 9 AM - 12 PM, 2 PM - 5 PM)?"