Senior Lead Retail Sales Associate – On Base (Fort McCoy, WI)

Starting Rate: $18.75/hour

About US PATRIOT

Are you ready for a career with one of the nation's top retailers of military and law enforcement tactical gear?

US Patriot is seeking a Full-Time Senior Lead Retail Sales Associate to match soldiers and airmen to the best brands in the business, including Nike, Oakley, and Under Armour. We have over 105 retail locations and multiple web portals to meet our customers’ tactical gear needs.

The Senior Lead Retail Sales Associate is responsible for all store operations to achieve sales goals and deliver outstanding customer satisfaction. As the leader of the retail team, the Senior Lead Sales Associate must be a coach and motivator, driving continuous improvement in sales and satisfaction.

WHAT TO DO

• Manage the daily operations of a US Patriot store, including the supervision of all store employees
• Scheduling: Efficiently schedule all employees while taking into consideration each subordinate’s requests for hours
• Training: Sales/product training, upsell/cross sell, POS procedures, shelf facing and stocking, inventory:
• Sales and Merchandising: Will ensure products are fully stocked, correctly tagged, properly faced, and in the correct category. The Lead Sales Associate is responsible for creating a sales plan to meet the store’s sales obligations
• Must know the gear (study catalogs) to assist customers. We need to suggest related items: example: they buy a holster, we suggest a pistol lanyard, magazine pouches, belt, etc.
• Encourage employees to perform by setting sales goals and a plan to meet store goals
• HR Hiring and terminating employees based on the company's hiring process
• Customer Experience: Ensure that customers have an outstanding, pleasant shopping experience
• New Items: Communicate customer requests to the District Manager and Planner so we can bring in new items as soon as possible
• Receiving: Accurately receive all deliveries of merchandise to the store in a timely, accurate manner
• Inventory: There must be stock available for sale; the Lead Sales Associate must check inventory regularly
• Administration/Reporting will complete accurate, timely paperwork and reports
• Safety is a priority. Will model safety standards and promptly report accidents
• Must demonstrate good judgment and respect for the position with the Company, coworkers, AAFES Staff, Clients, and Customers

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Three years of previous experience with retail management preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem analysis, and decision-making
• Financial and quantitative analysis (preferred)
• Demonstrate ability to manage the sales team to achieve the company's sales goals
• Proven ability to motivate and coach others
• Ability to continuously move around all areas of the store daily
• Ability to work flexible shift hours, 7 days a week

WHAT YOU SEND OUR WAY

• Your resume, highlighting your education, experience, and skills

WHAT WE OFFER

• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—Eligible 1st day of the month after start date
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• Generous employee discount
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Daily Pay: up to 50% of your pay

EOE/Disability/Vets