Sports Authority, headquartered in Englewood, CO, is the one of the leading full-line sporting goods retailer in the United States, operating over 400 stores in 45 states. We have a rich history, dating back almost a century, of being an industry leader in providing a wide assortment of quality brand name products.

Our customers are passionate about the sports they pursue they want to run faster, jump higher, hit the ball harder, carry their team to victory, and more. We know where they are coming from, and the employees that we attract and hire share their same passions.

We are dedicated to providing our customers with the best shopping experience possible by consistently providing great brands at great values. We are dedicated to increasing that value by providing industry-leading customer service and product knowledge. We are dedicated to you, and helping you take your game to the next level. If this is what you have been looking for in your career, then you've come to the right place!

Job Description

OBJECTIVE:

Provide in-depth knowledge and experience in the area of golf merchandise. Ensure sales and customer service is the department priority. Make sure customer’s questions are answered professionally and suitably and ensure they leave the store with appropriate equipment for their needs.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

Customer Service:

- Provide customers with highest level of customer service, emphasizing courteous and knowledgeable assistance to each and every customer.

-Demonstrate the ability to listen to and solve customer issues.

-Understand and be knowledgeable of how to handle customer complaints.

-Be familiar with Company Customer Service policies.

-Answer department phones courteously within three rings.

-Address asset protection issues that may occur in the department in a manner that there is neither a loss to the company nor an uncontrollable situation with the customer.

Sales:

-Accountable for increasing sales, units per transaction and transactions size in the department(s).

-Sell merchandise at company established prices and ensure discrepancies are addressed and authorized accordingly.

-Be familiar with golf apparel and accessories and suggestive sell these essential items.

-Posess golf product knowledge and be familiar with the product knowledge materials and vendor product lines.

-Be knowledgeable of merchandise on the floor as well as in the backroom, including verification of the current selling price.

-Keep current on all new product information.

-Be familiar with the daily advertising and promotions to accurately inform the customer.

-Communicate to store management any missed opportunities in sales due to product.

-Act as liaison between store and golf buying team.

Training:

-Understand Learning Management System (LMS) training requirements and participate in LMS courses.

-Understand and comply with Customer Experience Index (CEI) training.

-Understand and comply with Stop, Serve and Sell training.

-Facilitate product training for associates in the department and conduct in-store product training meetings.

-Ensure compliance and execution of company customer service and sales training programs.

-Monitor, assist and develop associates in sales training and selling techniques.

-Attend vendor clinics for products related to the department(s).

-Ensure all Policies & Procedures (P&P’s) are followed in the department.

Floor Stock and Display:

-Responsible for light recovery of department during light customer traffic periods.

-Responsible for ad sets.

-Communicate any merchandise processing issues to Department Manager.

-Responsible for other duties as assigned or developed.

Retail,Sales