Sales Associate
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Medium value due to a competitive starting wage for entry-level retail roles and potential for customer interaction skills development.
- Starting pay: $10.00/hour
- Entry-level position with team support
- Gain valuable customer service experience
- Requires flexible hours including weekends
Pros
- Entry-level position suitable for recent graduates or individuals seeking part-time work.
- Focus on customer service skills, which are transferable to various industries.
- Team-oriented environment fosters collaboration and interpersonal skills.
Cons
- Low starting hourly pay can be less attractive in comparison to other entry-level roles.
- Limited upward mobility without additional training or education.
- Part-time hours may not be sufficient for those seeking full-time employment.
Who it's for
Entry Level • In-person
Good fit
- Recent graduates or job seekers entering the retail workforce
- Enthusiasts of athletic products
- Candidates seeking part-time employment
Not recommended for
- Experienced sales professionals looking for higher-level roles
- Individuals needing consistent full-time hours
- Those uninterested in retail or customer service
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
You recognize yourself when you enter one of our stores. You love to talk about athletic sneakers and apparel as much as you love to collect them. You always scope out the latest styles, and enjoy sharing your enthusiasm with Customers. It’s easy for you to start up natural, friendly conversations, adapt to different types of Customers, and resolve issues with a smile. You like to work as part of a team as you improve your individual skills on the sales floor. Your success in this role will be measured through personal and productivity goals plus your ability to provide a great in-store experience to every Customer.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction by being knowledgeable on all products offered, and teaming up with co-workers to provide excellent sales service
- Delivering sales, outstanding customer experience, and operational expectations
- Maintaining personal and productivity goals
- Connects with every customer by asking open-ended questions to assess needs
- Ability to learn and share expertise of products and trends to fit customer’s needs
- Maintains an awareness of all product knowledge, and current or upcoming product / trends
- Contributes to a positive and inclusive work environment
Qualifications
- 0-3 year of retail experience
- Confident and comfortable engaging customers to deliver an elevated experience
- Motivated to achieve great results because of one's enthusiasm from interacting with customers and athletic products
- Initiates completion of tasks or activities without necessary supervision
- Flexible availability – including nights, weekends, and holidays
Benefits
Rate of Pay: $10.00 / hour
