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Bootfitter - Commission + Free Ski Pass
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What they do
An Artist or Illustrator develops ideas and works with different materials to create art, including crafts and fine art such as painting. May specialize in drawing and creating visual images, designs or pictures for books and other publications or for commercial products, or detailed drawings for scientific or medical illustrations. Creates drawings by hand and uses computers to create or develop images.
$64,770 / year median in Washington
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Bootfitter
- Commission + Free Ski Pass
Department:
6620 STURTEVANTS
SKI MART TACOMA
Location:
Tacoma, WA
About Us:
The Sturtevant's experience is all about knowledge and premium service. It starts when you log on or walk into one of our stores and continues long after your purchase has been made. In recent years Sturtevant's has been recognized as the best tennis retailer in the country by Tennis Industry Magazine and the National Gold Medal Ski and Snowboard shop by Ski Magazine. (We are pretty proud of that!) The knowledge you experience is a direct result of our staff's commitment to our sports, whether it is waiting for that first chair on a powder day, countless hours on the court or early mornings behind the boat. From our owners to each employee, the passion for each of these sports runs deep.
Share the stoke for our Values.
We are welcoming
- We meet people where they are without judgement. Whether they're seasoned veterans, first-timers, locals, or vacationers, they trust us to set them up for success with quality equipment and great service.
We are ambassadors of lifestyle - We love what makes the mountain lifestyle special: the people, the environment, and the communities. We want our guests to discover and love the mountain lifestyle as much as we do.
We are rooted in experience - By keeping the history of our roots alive, we maintain the quality service, authenticity, and expertise that our guests value and what made us special in the first place.
We are one team - We make our company a great place to work by collaborating, problem-solving, being accountable, and recognizing our accomplishments. We are each unique contributors to a greater whole.
We are always evolving - Our customer
- expectations continue to evolve. To meet their needs, we must evolve to stay relevant. We embrace change and always look for the next evolution of what we can do.
- Internal & External
Summary Description:
This position is primarily responsible for the proper fitting of ski and snowboard boots, the sale of ski / snowboard equipment and assisting with inventory control.
Essential Functions:
Determine guest needs and provide exceptional bootfitting services, including:
Boot selection and purchase
Boot customizations / modifications
Building of custom foot beds and liners
Develop successful sales techniques and provide exceptional customer service
Remain current on ski industry products and trends to share knowledge with guests
Adhere to safety procedures regarding use of tools and equipment
Maintain merchandising of hard good product lines and store cleanliness standards
Demonstrate the desire to succeed and grow within the company
Other duties as may be assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
High school diploma or equivalent
Strong customer service skills
Friendly, outgoing and comfortable working with people
Ski/snowboard background preferred
Prior boot fitting experience preferred
Basic computer skills
English fluency, written and verbal
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and regularly lift 50 pounds
The Perks and Benefits:
(
- Benefits for Year Round Full-Time Employees)
Free Employee Ski Pass
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Time (State applicable)
Paid Parental Leave
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Employee Discounts (ski, retail, outdoor industry)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
The range is: $18
- 20/hour.
Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.
WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. (Request help with heavy or awkward boxes/products). Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs and ladders, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk.