* Is aware of store and individual targets and actively works to meet or exceed these by using all resources available within the store.

* Complies with store policies and procedures to maintain a safe shopping and working environment.

* Collaborates productively and respectfully with team members to meet or exceed store goals.

* Communicates a desire for ongoing learning and welcomes all available opportunities to increase individual and store performance.

* Makes themselves available to support other team members when needed

* Meets and exceeds customer expectations and boosts sales and Brand experience by using appropriate element the adidas customer service model.

* Create an emotional connection with every customer by being a passionate and enthusiastic adidas Brand ambassador.

* Proactively seeks and incorporates basic core and seasonal product knowledge into own service approach within assigned store zones(s).

* Maintain an appealing, easy-to-shop environment for customer by consistently executing visual merchandising and housekeeping standards.

* Minimize loss by actively maintaining sales floor awareness while serving customers.

* Completes sales transactions quickly and accurately while adhering to cash protection procedures

* Uses selling expertise to maximize opportunities at the cash desk to create add-on sales and build customer loyalty.

* May handle returns, refunds and exchanges and uses these as an opportunity to reinforce and enhance the customer experience.

* Ensures the product offer in the store is made available to customers by assisting with deliveries and replenishing the sales floor.

* Uses retail and customer expertise to maximize sales opportunities by prioritizing merchandise flow to the sales floor.

* Ensures adequate supplies to create an effective stockroom environment (if applicable) and continually maintains this (including all merchandise) within and around the vicinity.

* Must possess and consistently exhibit the competencies relative to the position.

* Knowledge of customer service principles and processes.

* Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast paced environment.

* Ability to understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions and request clarification if needed.

* Demonstrates an inspirational attitude that contributes to a positive team environment.

* Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships team members.

* Well developed ability to speak, read, comprehend, and write English

* Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance and punctuality.

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and operate a Brannock device.

* The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

* Must have or be pursuing a high school diploma or general education degree (GED)

* Three to six months experience working in a retail environment.

* Basic numeracy, literacy, and verbal communication skills.

* Must be 16 years of age or older.

Job Title: Retail Store Associate - Gurnee Mills 6229 Location: Gurnee