Retail Sales Associate

Job Title: Retail Sales Associate 

Job Type: seasonal and year-round, part-time and full-time

The Stray Dog Gear Store is looking for full-time and part-time passionate Retail Sales Associates to join our team! This position plays a vital role in creating an incredible guest experience through welcoming and connecting with each guest as you assist in their selection of product. The ideal candidate will be upbeat, organized, and ready to work as a team. 

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Provide exceptional customer service by greeting and connecting with each guest. 
• Answer questions, make recommendations, and assist customers in their selection using product knowledge.
• Be familiar with the store layout to promptly answer customer questions and maintain stocking needs.  
• Assist in receiving, organizing, and stocking of merchandise. 
• Process orders and resolve exchanges/returns using the POS system with accuracy and efficiency. 
• Demonstrate a professional appearance and behavior according to policies regarding dress and grooming standards and customer etiquette.
• Support and embody a positive store culture through honesty, integrity, and respect.
• Adhere to Stray Dog guidelines based on company tools, policies, and procedures. 
• Keep the sales floor clean and in order throughout each shift.
• Perform opening and closing store duties as needed.

Required Skills and Abilities: 

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Availability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Capable of learning about our products and POS system
• Strong skills in communication, customer service, and organization.
• Ability to operate the register, stand, move, and walk for multiple hours
• Ability to lift 40+ pounds

Authorization, Certification and At-Will Employment Agreement

I certify that I have personally completed this application. I declare that the information provided in this employment application is true and complete and I understand that any false information or significant omissions may disqualify me from further consideration for employment and may be justification for my dismissal from employment if discovered at a later date. I agree to immediately notify this company if I should be convicted of a crime while my job application is pending or during my employment, if hired.

I understand that I shall be required to provide documentation establishing my legal authorization for employment within the first three days of my employment.

I authorize this company to make an investigation of all information contained in this employment application and I release from liability all companies and corporations supplying such information. I understand any false answers, statements, or implications made by me on this application or other required documents shall be considered sufficient cause for denial of employment or discharge.

I specifically authorize and direct my current and former employers to supply employment-related information to this company and do hereby release my current and former employers from liability for providing information to this company.

Upon termination of my employment for whatever reason, I release this company from all liability for supplying any information concerning my employment to any potential employer.

I authorize this company, if applicable, to request a copy of my credit report, motor vehicle driving record, and any other investigative report deemed necessary through various third party sources. As required by law, upon request within a reasonable period of time, I will be notified as to the nature and scope of such investigations.

If applicable, I also agree to submit to any drug test required of me, whether prior to my employment or if employed by this company at any time thereafter.

At-Will Employment Agreement

I understand and agree that nothing contained in this application, or conveyed during any interview is intended to create an employment contract between the company and me. In addition, I understand and agree that if you employ me, in consideration of my employment, my employment and compensation will be at-will, for no definite period of time, and may be terminated at any time, for any reason, or for no reason at all. I understand that only the company’s managing member is authorized to change the employment-at-will status and such a change can only be done in writing. I have read, understand, and agree to the above.