Retail Sales Associate ( Danner)- Tanasbourne - LaCrosse Footwear

We are a company of craftsmen skilled in the art of footwear. Rooted in the Pacific Northwest, we strive each day to uphold ourselves to the highest standards. We're looking for a brand ambassador to contribute to a team of inspired, motivated individuals focused on providing legendary customer service. Our Retail Sales Associates work to achieve personal and team-oriented sales goals. The store environment is fast-paced and high energy, and you'll get to move with it. In a single day you will interact with customers, work the register, build a display or stock the shelves.

Danner's 90-plus year commitment to building quality footwear products is well-known in the footwear industry. Since 1932 we have offered footwear for sporting, uniform, outdoors, and occupations such as farming, general utility, and construction. We are looking for brand advocates whose passion will inspire both old and new generations of Danner brand loyalists. As a full-time Danner Sales Associate, you will help your team deliver the most personal, memorable, and knowledgeable service possible to our customers.

Benefits Package & Perks

• Medical coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401k
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition reimbursement and alternative transportation incentive
• Dental and Vision (eligibility after accrued time employed)
• 2 days paid community service
• Generous employee and Friends & Family discounts
• Complimentary boots throughout employment
• Partner brand discounts
• Management strives to facilitate a positive work/life balance through scheduling timelines and consecutive days off

What You'll Be Doing

• Greets customers in a timely, professional and engaging manner.
• Provides honest and confident feedback to customers regarding merchandise style and fit.
• Consistently seeks new product knowledge to act as an expert for the customer.
• Sets and achieves personal sales goals while supporting the goals of the team.
• Works as a team player to ensure each customer receives the best service possible.
• Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Danner culture in all actions and words.
• Ensures that stock is replenished and displays are neat and rotated to encourage sales.
• Assists with backroom projects and assignments as requested.
• Track and achieving expected KPI metrics at individual and store level.
• Ensures all workspaces are clean and tidy.
• Perform opening and closing duties as requested.
• Performs other duties, as assigned by Manager.

Must Haves

• A natural passion for serving others and creating customer loyalty.
• Strong customer empathy and the ability to turn negativity into great customer experiences.
• Ability to quickly learn new procedures and processes and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be willing to conduct oneself in accordance with Company's Core Values
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of ownership, dependability and initiative with flexible shift availability for the retail environment.
• Must be able to climb a ladder and maneuver in a tight stockroom
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Desired Education and Experience

• 1+ years retail sales experience in a strong customer service environment preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience with POS
• Basic MS Excel & Outlook experience
• Experience fitting footwear a plus
• Brand knowledge of Danner a plus

Work Environment

100% work is spent in a retail store setting. Weekend days is a requirement of this position.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports directly to the Retail Store Manager

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. As a federal contractor, we participate in E-Verify. LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer that strives for and celebrates diversity in its workforce.