Seasonal Retail Gearhead- LA

Job Title: Seasonal Gearhead Sales Associate – Retail  Location: Los Angeles, CA Pay: $18.50-$22 Per Hour Job Overview:  Backcountry specializes in providing top-quality outdoor gear and equipment for a variety of activities, including biking, hiking, camping, snowsports, and more. Our mission is to provide our customers with the best gear and advice to help them get the most out of their outdoor adventures. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Gearhead (Sales Associate) to join our retail team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing exceptional customer rrvice, generating sales, and helping customers find the right outdoor gear and apparel for their needs. The ideal candidate should have a passion for outdoor activities and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Responsibilities:  Greet and assist customers with their purchases  Provide product information, advice, and recommendations to customers  Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently  Maintain a clean and organized store environment  Manage inventory levels and restock merchandise  Participate in company-wide promotions and marketing campaigns  Collaborate with the marketing and buying teams to ensure product offerings align with customer needs  Continuously strive to improve customer satisfaction and exceed sales targets  Develop and maintain knowledge of products, industry trends, and competitors  Specialized knowledge in skiing, snowboarding, biking, climbing, fly fishing, or other outdoor sport preferred   Outdoor industry and retail experience, nice to have   Qualifications:  High school diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework preferred  Previous retail sales experience preferred  Excellent communication and customer service skills  Strong attention to detail and organizational skills  Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment  Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and point-of-sale systems  Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and evenings  Passion for outdoor activities and knowledge of outdoor gear and apparel     ABOUT BACKCOUNTRY:   Our mission is to connect people to their passions. Our five online stores—Backcountry, Competitive Cyclist, MotoSport, Bergfreunde, and SteepandCheap—aim to supply our customers with the gear, knowledge, and inspiration necessary to get out there and chase down life’s greatest moments. We do this by providing the biggest and best assortment of premium outdoor products, a superior shopping experience, personalized Gearhead expertise, lightning-fast and accurate fulfillment, and inspirational, informative, and community-centered content.    We take this concept seriously, both personally and professionally, which for employees translates to careers with growth potential and the ability to take ownership and make an impact daily. Perks such as an excellent gear discount, an annual summer Adventure Contest, summer barbecues, and a pet-friendly office make for a fun work environment. Backcountry employees will have the benefit of working with colleagues who are passionate about their careers as well as the outdoors. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and disability & life insurance, paid parental leave, 401(k) matching, and Flexible Spending Accounts. #BCRTL