Brooks Sports, Inc.:
Retail Sales Associate II Job in Seattle, VT

Who We Are: Brooks is a team of passionate people united by a desire to do meaningful work, lead healthy lives and make a difference. We share a focused mission: to inspire everyone to run and be active. That’s it. No distractions—it’s all about the run. Through science, creativity, service, authenticity and connection, we obsess over delivering the best running gear on the planet. We do it our way, with our unique spirit, with a goal of being more relevant to runners than any other brand, day after day and mile after mile. We are determined to innovate, challenging ourselves to lead thought at every turn. Inside these walls and on the roads, tracks and trails, we live and breathe Run Happy, celebrating the positive impact running has on our lives and others. We inject it into all we do because it makes everything better, smarter, more fun and more memorable. Our company culture defines us, bonds us together and creates the conditions for success. It is lived daily as a behavioral expression of our collective set of brand values: Connect with People, Innovate for our Customer, Compete as a Team, Build Trust, Have Fun & Bring Passion, and Be Active. If you’re on our team, it means you’re part of creating something extraordinary. You’re part of Brooks. As the Retail Sales Associate II your role is absolutely critical to delivering the premium level of customer service our consumers have come to expect. This team member brings the “Run Happy” shopping experience to Brooks consumers, offers expert guidance on fit and product selection, and makes the time they spend in our store the best part of their day! You won’t just be working in a store; you’ll be working at Brooks’ brand new Global HQ as well! It is your job to bring the best of the brand to all who walk through the door. Your Responsibilities: • Be awesome. Create energy. Inspire those around you. Be FUN. Elevate the Brooks brand! • Be a storyteller, and a fantastic listener who gets to the core of customers’ needs and makes them feel at home, regardless of their athletic ability. • Provide consumers with premium, Run-Happy service and the corresponding in-depth product information • Guide consumers in the selection and purchase of Brooks and Moving Comfort gear • Perform keyholder duties as needed to open/close the store • Have a keen ability to understand and empathize with runners and those aspiring to be active. • Provide expert fitting and gait analysis service, matching consumers with the right product for them • Merchandise the sales floor, receive/stock incoming product, act as cashier, and work events as needed • Identify, plan, and execute merchandising or other daily store projects in partnership with store leaders and/or other Brooks teammates. Take ownership in your role in the store. As we said before, be awesome. • Perform other duties as assigned by Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager • Demonstrate regular and dependable attendance and punctuality Qualifications: • 4+ years of premium retail sales experience. Strong sales and service experience is a big plus. • Availablility to work 30+ hours per week, including evenings and weekends • Prior experience as a keyholder is a plus • Moderate computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new computer/Point Of Sale (POS) programs • Accurate cash-handling and inventory counting abilities. Basic retail math skills preferred. • Outstanding customer service and conversational skills • Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and build trust, resulting in effective working relationships with consumers, Brooks Employees, and other members of the Brooks community • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating effective listening through concise, clear verbal and written communication • Comfort in interacting with a wide range of people, from brand new runners to elite athletes to corporate executives • Keen attention to detail in planning and execution of tasks and various small initiatives, while still seeing the big picture and understanding how all of the pieces fit together and affect one another. • Passionate participation in Brooks’ sports activities a plus, overridden by the ability to develop loyal, engaging relationships with our consumers and the Brooks community. • Dedication to the Brooks values! • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time. At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, the presence of a sensory, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military status, marital status, pregnancy or child birth, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, political ideology, or any other non-merit based factors. Apply for this job