Description

We are currently looking for a Retail Associate to assist with everything in the retail store in Pearland, TX & at our off-site pop-up shops at swim meets in the South Houston area. This is a part-time position, 3-5 days per week, averaging at least 20 hours per week. Working weekends will be required, retail hours 10-4pm. The starting pay range is $13 - $15 per hour (based on experience), plus annual reviews with an opportunity for a salary increase.

Kiefer Aquatics is a leader in the competitive swim industry. Our store is part of the swim team / retail division of Kiefer Aquatics, a growing company that currently has 10 stores, and operations in 6 states. We work with a wide variety of swimmers, from youngsters just starting to swim, to highly competitive swimmers!

Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

· Customer service in our retail store and Swim Events

· Merchandise, restock & organize the retail store.

· Ensure retail store is clean & ready for customers.

· Open & close the store as needed.

· Prep all merchandise and other items for swim events.

· Create a restock list for merchandise needed.

· Collaborate with staff to select new merchandise.

· Create visual merchandise displays.

· Contribute to social media posts.

· Check in purchase orders, process outgoing orders.

Experience & Attributes / Candidate Profile

· Experience working with customers.

·Interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills.

· Positive attitude demonstrating empathy with customers and co-workers.

· Collaborative driven can-do approach to find solutions, over-come objections and resolve issues.

· High level of integrity with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.

Compensation & Benefits

Kiefer provides competitive benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance programs combined with our 401k program providing contribution matching support. We also provide annual vacation and sick time allocations. 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions the job advertised.

· Prolonged periods of time standing in the store or at a swim meet

· Lifting up to 30 pounds.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time 3-5 day per week position with a guarantee of an average of 20 hours per week. Typical work hours of Tuesday through Friday, 10am to 6pm. Working Saturday 10-4pm is required.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.