Winter/Water Sales Associate

• Bob Ward's Sports & Outdoors | Hamilton, MT

• Are you passionate about the outdoors and eager to share that energy with others? Our Hamilton store is looking for outgoing and energetic individuals to join our team! We carry the best gear for every season—from downhill skis, snowboards, and snowshoes to kayaks and paddleboards—and we need a versatile team member who is ready to do it all.

  The ideal candidate is a dedicated “people person” who provides a positive buying experience for every customer. Whether you are helping someone gear up for their first time on the slopes or their hundredth time on the water, you should display a helpful, positive attitude toward both customers and your fellow teammates in our Hamilton location.

  In this role, you will work directly with premier industry brands like K2, Nordica, and Rossignol for the winter season, as well as HO Sports, Radar, and Jimmy Styks for the water. You will be responsible for sharing your expertise on everything from downhill skis and snowboards to paddleboards, ensuring every customer finds the perfect equipment for their next adventure.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Provide a positive customer experience with fair, friendly, and courteous service.
  • Resolve customer issues and answer questions professionally.
  • Provide accurate pricing and sale information.
  • Stay up to date on the latest technology and trends in the ski, snowboard, and water sports industry.
  • Familiarize yourself with merchandise to provide quick and accurate product information.
  • Effectively communicate the features and benefits of our top-tier brands.
  • Maintain the organization and merchandise displays in your department.
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related responsibilities as needed.

  Qualifications

  Required

  • Must be available and ready to work all major sales events throughout the year.
  • Extensive experience with winter and water sports equipment, with the ability to provide quick and accurate information about high-end products, sales, and pricing.
  • Comfortable and confident approaching customers, initiating helpful conversations, and maintaining a consistently positive attitude.
  • Strong attention to detail and an energetic, consistent work ethic to ensure accuracy and efficiency in every transaction and interaction.
  • Well-developed organizational skills to maintain the cleanliness and safety of the sales floor and keep a fast-paced environment running smoothly.
  • Effective communication skills to connect with both customers and coworkers.
  • Must be able to lift 25 lbs as needed to move gear and assist customers.

  Helpful

  • Downhill ski and snowboard experience.
  • Water sports experience (wakesurf and slalom).
  • Retail experience.
  • Customer service experience.

  Perks

  • Employee-only discounts and exclusive vendor deals.
  • Opportunities to work with top brands in skiing, snowboarding, wakesurfing, paddleboarding, and more.
  • Fun, supportive, and energetic team environment with opportunities to learn and grow.

  Job on location

  Full-Time or Part-Time, Health Benefits Apply to Full-Time

• • What is the schedule for this job?

  • Full-Time positions average 30–40 hours per week, while Part-Time positions range from 18–29 hours per week. Availability is required between 9 AM and 9 PM, Sunday through Saturday. Shifts may be scheduled in 4-hour, 6-hour, or 8-hour blocks (e.g., 9 AM–1 PM, 9 AM–3 PM, 12 PM–6 PM, 3 PM–9 PM, or 9 AM–5 PM). Saturdays, holidays, and availability for all major sales events are required.

  • What is the pay for this job?

  • $13-$15 per hour, depending on experience

    
    

  • For questions or more details contact Kevin Grimes at kevin.grimes@bobwards.com

Benefits:

Salary : $13 - $15