New Balance Fit Specialist (Full-Time)

Company:

New Balance Merrillville Position:

Full-Time Sales (Minimum 35 Hours per week)

Location:

Merrillville, IN New Balance Merrillville is a leading locally owned full-service footwear and apparel retailer that focuses on the Guest experience. Our Team Members guide our Guests through a Fit Process, utilizing 3D scanning technology and dynamic gait analysis to find the perfect fit for each unique foot type. We carry only the premier and newest New Balance Running, Walking, and Lifestyle footwear and apparel. We employ associates that want to move our brand and communities forward in leading that more active lifestyle. Urgently hiring!

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

Must complete our Certified Fit Specialist training program and be able to effectively employ our shoe fitting process. Demonstrate the ability to use our store's technology to assess and analyze a Guest's gait, foot/arch type and select the appropriate products to fulfill those needs. Understanding and supporting store and company operations, policies and procedures Acting as a world-class customer service model and the experience of the brand Understands customer expectations and to always reach or exceed their expectations Utilize various sales techniques to boost sales Assist in store merchandising and implementation of monthly visual point of purchase. Helping organize store promotions. Active member of the retail store duties - sales, customer service, inventory control, maintenance.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS

Sales experience with top performance from a retail environment is desired. Candidate should be outgoing, love working with the public and interacting one on one with a Guest to find exactly what they need. Capacity to learn all details of a product and clearly communicate its features and benefits to a customer. Desire candidates with knowledge of running, health/wellness, and exercise science. Enjoy working in a team environment. You should be reliable, timely, and flexible. This Position is NOT seasonal. Comfortable using technology Ability to perform basic PC functions, point of sale register skills, handle cash and credit card transactions without error Have strong customer service and verbal communication skills Must clear background check Ability to lift and carry 5 to 10 pounds often, and 20 to 30 pounds occasionally. Ability to use ladders, step stools. Bending and squatting often. Flexible scheduling. Contributing 35 - 40 hours weekly including at least one weekend shift, some closing shifts (See hours below) and some holidays (excluding Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day)

BENEFITS

Competitive wage structure, PLUS performance based bonuses! (Estimated total pay range

INCLUDING BONUSES

$15.00-$18.00 per hour)

Major Medical Dental Retirement Plan:

Simple IRA contributions Employee Discounts Full explanation of benefits can be provided during the interview process

LOCATION

600 W 81st Ave Suite A Merrillville, IN 46410

HOURS:

Mon-Wed 10am-6pm, Thurs-Fri 10am-7pm,

Saturday:

10am-6pm,

Sunday:

11am-5pm

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): Weekend Availability is required. Are you able to work Saturday and/or Sunday, ocassionally both days? Are you able to work a closing shift? (6 or 7pm) Ability to

Commute:

Merrillville, IN 46410 (Required)

Work Location:

In person