Now Hiring - Sales Associate in Homestead, PA

We are looking for a FT or PT Sales Associate to help run our Appalachian Running Company store at The Waterfront!

Appalachian Running Company provides industry leading brands like New Balance, Hoka, Brooks, Saucony, ON, Altra and more. Just as importantly, we provide our customers with personalized service and the knowledge that they need to pick the shoes that will work best for their goals and foot type.

What we are looking for in an ideal candidate:

• Has experience/knowledge of running and fitness
• Friendly, self-motivated, and a team player
• Has a passion for exercise and the outdoors
• Good communication skills
• Enjoys working with the public and providing customer care
• Available to work as needed within a shared schedule.
• Previous experience in selling shoes in a retail environment is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Embrace the store culture and represent the Appalachian Running Company brand at its highest level through professional selling & customer service.
• Greet customers and interact with them in order to clarify their needs.
• Listen carefully and provide solutions for both runners and walkers alike
• Close sales transactions efficiently and encourage repeat business.
• Actively strive to gain new customers.
• Work with a team in doing various day-to-day tasks of the store such as sales, maintaining store appearance, stock control and inventory.

At Appalachian Running Company, we place a high value on people and building a culture of respect, communication, and encouragement. Unlike much of the competition, we encourage full-time employment and are happy to provide competitive compensation and benefits that will allow our employees to consider our business as a career.

We encourage training and development so our employees can provide personal service to our customers, as we consider them to be a part of our family business also.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 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
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location