Tactical Gear Advisor

POSITION POSTING: TACTICAL GEAR ADVISOR

This tactical gear advisor position will be based in the Grand Rapids retail location, responsible for serving retail customers and maintaining the TR Tactical retail store.

TR Tactical is a division of Tele-Rad, providing a range of tactical apparel and gear as well as uniforms and accessories to departments and individuals. Tele-Rad is a telecommunications company headquartered in Holland, Michigan, with additional locations in Benton Harbor, Grand Rapids, and Traverse City.

Exceptional customer service is the top priority at Tele-Rad and TR Tactical. We are a multigenerational family business with a 70 year history of treating each of our employees, customers and vendors like family.

Job Classification: Part-time (12-15 hours per week), non-exempt

Schedule: Negotiable

TR Tactical Retail Responsibilities:

• Assist customers with recommendations, product information, uniform fittings, etc.
• Complete cash and credit card transactions using business software
• Answer phones and directing to the appropriate party (sales, service, etc.)
• Work closely with purchasing and retail team members on maintaining stock levels, pricing items as they arrive and tracking special orders
• Light cleaning and maintenance tasks are required, such as folding and straightening racks and shelves, vacuuming floors and dusting displays, etc.
• May be asked to assist with trade shows and special events as well as coverage in other TR Tactical stores during team member vacations, sickness/leave, etc. from time to time.

Teamwork is encouraged amongst employees and management may also assign additional tasks as required.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Capacity to work independently, problem solve, multi-task and prioritize
• Phone, email and in-person communication skills
• Ability and willingness to use Google-based and Microsoft Office products
• At least one year of retail experience

Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk and hear, lift (overhead, waist level) from floor, and frequently utilize near vision use for reading and computer use.

Compensation:

This position is classified as part-time, non-exempt and will be paid hourly. The compensation range for this position is $13.00-15.00 per hour. You will be paid every two weeks based on Tele-Rad’s bi-weekly pay schedule.

Benefits:

This position is classified as part-time and therefore does not qualify for participation in many of Tele-Rad’s benefit plans. However, 401K participation and other benefit programs may be available if/when eligibility requirements are met. Benefit plans and participation requirements are subject to change from time to time.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and physical demands required of personnel so classified.

Tele-Rad, Inc. reserves the right to modify or revise the job descriptions in part or in its entirety. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with governing law.

Tele-Rad, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Retail sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location