Sales Associate

Job Description

You can find retail jobs just about anywhere. So, why work at Red Wing Shoes? From our purpose-built footwear to our stylishly designed stores, you’ll see the difference. From our life-friendly retail schedules to career advancement, you’ll feel the difference. And, when you create remarkable, in-store experiences for customers who build, shape, and protect the world around them you’ll make a difference. We’re not just retail. We are Red Wing.

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB :

Promote and support our high-quality Red Wing brand image through professional selling, building loyalty and long-lasting relationships with our customers. This is achieved by promoting the Red Wing Shoe Company’s Ultimate Fit Experience (UFX), selling our premium products, and providing conscientious customer service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES :

Guide each customer through RWSC’s Ultimate Fit Experience

Provide appropriate accessory recommendation, educate customers on the benefits of each

Generate Industrial Sales Leads

Achieve and exceed daily productivity and sales goals

Maintain the integrity of the sales floor presentation, store signage, and housekeeping standards

Maintain proficiency with product knowledge, technical, and operating standards through continuous learning

Maintain safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and legal regulations

Provide direct support in the daily operations of the retail store

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (following duties are required on all positions) :

Obtain necessary information by maintaining knowledge of RWSC’s electronic communication software

Maintain quality service by establishing, following, and enforcing organization quality system standards

Uphold Red Wing Shoe Company’s core values

Willingness to perform additional duties as required

Conduct self-accordance to RWSC policies

Build collaborative relationships between you and key people with whom you’ll work or interact with

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES :

High School Diploma / GED or equivalent work experience

1-2 years relevant experience

Results oriented

Effective Written / Verbal Communication

Computer Utilization

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCIES :

Thorough knowledge of Red Wing Shoe Company’s mission, values, and organization structure

Profit and loss knowledge

Naturally curious, has passion for new ideas, and looks to drive growth

Problem solving

Retail Footwear

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Lifting 50 pounds, bending / squatting to lace shoes, overhead lifting, twisting, climbing a ladder, standing for long periods of time

Housekeeping duties including but not limited to : vacuuming, mopping & waxing floors, washing windows, use of disinfectant chemicals, discarding of all trash, maintaining recycling, installing, and maintaining furniture, fixtures, and displays.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Retail Store

Qualifications

Customer Service, Organization, Product Knowledge, Sales, Transaction Handling