Pro Shop Sales Associate

Job Responsibility:

We are currently seeking a full-time permanent Sales Associate to maintain and develop our Pro Shop & Merch Division . We are looking for a candidate who has great pro sport knowledge of jersey designs and merchandise as well as experience with general apparel including sunglasses and footwear sales. The winning candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to provide a level of service that has customers returning, a passion in developing and improving the area, and the awareness to assist other teammates to ensure success of their divisions.

Who YOU are, why we want you:

• Have 2+ years of previous/continuous experience in a retail environment
• Knowledge and experience with a variety of pro sport merchandise, including NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, CFL and other local sport teams.
• Knowledge of custom jersey processes and details associated with current team rosters and their associate patches based on the requested player
• Adept at maintaining strategic product presentation and stock recovery
• Are enthusiastic about setting up creative and attractive merchandising displays
• Are known for the love of sport activities and enjoy helping others who share the same passion
• Demonstrate customer service skills that are beyond measure
• Enjoy reaching and exceeding sales targets
• Attend product knowledge sessions and actively pursue knowledge of merchandise and equipment
• Knowledge of hockey gear (an asset)
• Knowledge of bikes and bike apparel (an asset)
• Knowledge of fitness equipment (an asset)

Who WE are:

United Sport & Cycle is one of the largest independent sporting goods store in Western Canada. Since our beginnings in 1928, we've been family owned and operated and we've been involved in impacting our local sporting community for over 95 years. We are passionate, united and strive for excellence in everything we do!

Working at United Sport & Cycle isn't just a “job”—it's a place where you can mesh your livelihood and passion and play every day as a team. It's a place where you can talk sports and help create an amazing experience for fellow athletes and active people.

Why YOU want US, what WE offer:

• Fun work environment
• Comprehensive training program
• Competitive wages
• Company Benefits for Full-Time Role
• An incredible staff purchase program
• An exciting, fast-paced environment
• A local entrepreneurial business that looks for career Team members
• Opportunity for personal and professional development

Interested?

When applying we would love to hear what interests you the most in joining the Team United family and the sports/product you are passionate about! We thank all applicants for considering United; only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $17.00-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 - 40 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Work days:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• How many years of customer service experience do you have and in what capacity?
• Do you have any experience with fitness equipment, hockey equipment or cycling equipment and in what capacity?
• What is attracting you to join the United Cycle team?
• What experience/knowledge do you have with sport wear or team apparel?

Work Location: In person