USD 17.5–18.5/yr

Retail Gearhead / Sales Associate - Part Time (Backcountry)

United StatesWest Valley CityPart Timemid
OtherRetail Gearhead
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At Backcountry, our mission is to connect people to their passions. Our five online stores—Backcountry, Level Nine Sports, Competitive Cyclist, MotoSport,

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At Backcountry, our mission is to connect people to their passions. Our five online stores—Backcountry, Level Nine Sports, Competitive Cyclist, MotoSport, 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. 
 
The ideal candidate should have a passion for outdoor activities and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

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 service, generating sales, and helping customers find the right outdoor gear and apparel for their needs.
  • 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 
  • 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 
  • Ability to communicate verbally and work cooperatively with associates and customers

  • Ability to remain standing for up to 5 hours at a time

  • Ability to move about the store coaching and directing associates; selling to customers and retrieving merchandise from stockroom or sales floor

  • Ability to grab, reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch to retrieve and replenish merchandise from stockroom or sales floor

  • Ability to lift and/or move merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.

  • Ability to ascend/descend ladders to retrieve and/or move merchandise

  • Ability to operate a computer, POS system, keyboards, merchandise scanners and mouse to accomplish work

  • Workweeks are expected to be between 46 and 48 hours with the ability to have a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

  • Regular and predictable attendance

  • Listing Details

    Posted
    January 10, 2025
    First seen
    March 26, 2026
    Last seen
    April 21, 2026

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    26
    Repost count
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    Trust Level
    34%
    Scored at
    April 21, 2026

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    Cscgeneration 2Retail Gearhead / Sales Associate - Part Time (Backcountry)USD 17.5–18.5