Sales Associate [JLA]

Enjoy working as a Sales Associate at Jax Outdoor Gear in Lafayette by sharing your enthusiasm and interest in finding the best clothing for outdoor adventures with our customers at Jax! If you love learning about the newest features on coats and jackets or know the best way to layer for mountain adventures, your knowledge will help answer questions from our customers and help them locate a specific brand or item. This department also staffs our kitchen, gift and garden sales categories, so let us know if you have an interest in making a cozy home, both indoors and out! Product training, pro-deals, and our employee discount mean you can try out items in order to increase your knowledge and provide expert opinions to our customers.

Jax is a family-owned business committed to providing exceptional customer service and high-quality products. We pride ourselves on being an organization that drives support for local businesses and stays conservation-minded. Jax is looking for candidates who provide outstanding customer service by engaging our customers, providing expert advice, and fostering enthusiasm for our products.

Our Sales Associates are responsible for greeting customers, providing honest and informative answers to questions, making suggestions about products that customers might want, and performing necessary tasks for efficient department operation. Responsibilities include stocking shelves, tracking down products for customers, keeping the department tidy, relaying customer feedback to their manager, and assisting with visual merchandising of products in the store. Additional tasks may include:

• Accurately processing payments
• Helping with displays and visual merchandising
• Maintaining a clean and well-stocked area
• Learning about products to provide better answers to customer questions
• Assisting in loss prevention efforts
• Communicating professionally
• Presenting a professional appearance and demeanor
• Taking steps to advance teamwork and develop solid working relationships with co-workers
• Assisting in inventory responsibilities

• Engaging and positive
• Enthusiasm and interest in the fit, function, and fashion of outdoor apparel required!
• Home & garden experience and knowledge essential!
• Previous knowledge or experience with brands carried by JAX preferred
• Cashiering experience desired
  
• Computer proficiency required
• Works well with others
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail

Schedule Requirements:

• Must be available Weekends
• Looking for someone with open availability

Pay Range: $15.16 - $16.25 hourly

Positions: 1 Part Time position available

Company Benefits:

Jax Mercantile offers a variety of benefits and rewards for our employees. These include:

• Employee Discount
• Pro-Deals
• Paid Time Off
  
• Paid Holidays
• 401K Plan
• Anniversary and Birthday Gift Cards
• Matching Gifts & Donations
• Tuition Assistance
• CO2 Conservation Credit
  
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Peer Recognition Programs
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Referral Bonus
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Pet Insurance

Full-Time employees also have the ability to elect medical, dental, and/or vision insurance.

For over 60 years JAX has been providing customers with outstanding service with our passionate and expert staff. We are at work and still having fun!

Please note that the pre-screening questions in the application process are important for screening purposes and may be the deciding factor in whether or not your application is forwarded for further review.

JAX Mercantile is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.