Visa Associate

Do you love sports, fitness, fashion or the outdoors? SCHEELS can turn your passion into a rewarding career through our extensive business and product training.

SCHEELS is a leader in the sporting goods industry - driven to create the best experience in the USA for our customers. SCHEELS boasts the largest selection of sports brands in America—offering world-class brands, special attractions, and unmatched customer service.    

SCHEELS empowers our associates to become experts in exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. SCHEELS associates talk-the-talk, and walk-the-walk, with the best product and expert training in the sporting goods industry. Mentorship and professional development training are a focus throughout your entire career.    

Responsibilities: 

• Maintain a high standard of confidentiality and respect for privacy when working with customers who are applying for the Scheels VISA

• Professionally process completed applications, finish the check-out process and be knowledgeable to answer questions and potential issues relating to the Scheels VISA

• Complete daily audit sheets,  track store performance and help maintain compliance with First National Bank, VISA and Scheels regulations and standards 

• Stock VISA materials daily throughout the store 

• Execute Card Member Appreciation Days or other special promotions at a high level according to standards set by the bank as well as Scheels Corporate Office

• Assist the VISA Coordinator in completing the annual all store VISA compliance training 

• Maintain an orderly appearance of personal work space and surrounding areas

• Excellent communication and customer service skills (both written and verbal) as well as organizational skills,  attention to detail and problem solving skills

• Be professional in appearance and attitude, contribute to a positive team atmosphere and treat others with respect and consideration while following Scheels’ policies and procedures

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts including but not limited to; discounts, percentages, interest, commissions, proportions and volume. Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra and geometry

• Ability to communicate procedures and answer questions and offer to associates, customers and the general public

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Excel and ability to learn Google systems like Drive, Google Docs, etc.

• Must be available to work during the hours of 8am – 9pm Monday through Saturday, 11am – 7pm on Sundays

Requirements: 

Customer Service

• Genuinely and consistently treat co-workers, customers and business partners like they are the most important person including eye contact, a smile and a genuine “Thank you”

Culture

• Approach daily tasks, projects and follow-up communication with energy and sense of urgency

• Cultivate a deep desire to become a knowledge expert in their role with the ability to apply their knowledge and experience with great impact

• Show respect and appreciation for others and Scheels

• Arrive to work and meetings 10 minutes early

Team Mentality

• Genuine interest and action in helping others before yourself, regardless of recognition or reward

Teach-ability

• Consistent eagerness to listen, learn, apply knowledge and accept critical feedback

• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment

• Ability to apply concepts of basic math, grammar, punctuation and spelling

Dress Code

• Meets Scheels dress and grooming expectations in support of professional, clean and welcoming environment for customers, co-workers and business partners

Efficiency

• Demonstrate pride and ownership of their work while meeting expected deadlines

Education & Experience:

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of an associate’s degree from a 2-year college or technical school; or  1-2 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements:

Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation

Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work

Scheels cares about the health and safety of our Associates.  Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.