Retail Sales Associate - Outdoor Apparel & Garden Department [JLA]

At JAX Mercantile Co., we are passionate about serving our customers.  Join our local, family and employee-owned company as a Sales Associate in our JAX Outdoor Gear location in Lafayette, CO.  Make someone's day by sharing your enthusiasm and excitement for gardening and outdoor living with our customers at JAX!   

Our Sales Associates are responsible for greeting customers, providing honest and informative answers to questions, making suggestions about products that customers might want, and performing necessary tasks for efficient department operation.  All JAX employees are expected to provide excellent customer service, engaging with people and sharing excitement about our store.  Responsibilities include stocking shelves, assisting the Department Manager, and providing customer feedback to Department Managers and the Buyers Team so our stores remain stocked with only the best products our customers have come to expect from JAX. Additional tasks may include:

• Accurately processing payments
• Helping with visual merchandising 
• Maintaining a clean and well-stocked area 
• Complete record-keeping tasks and contributing to reports 
• Learning about products to provide better answers to customer questions
• Assisting in loss prevention efforts
• Communicating professionally
• Presenting a professional appearance and demeanor
• Taking steps to advance teamwork and develop solid working relationships with co-workers 
• Assisting in inventory responsibilities 

• Previous knowledge or experience with brands carried by JAX preferred 
• Cashiering experience desired
  
• Computer proficiency required
• Works well with others
• Organizational skills
• Engaging and positive
• Attention to detail 

Schedule Requirements:

• Must be available Weekends
• Flexible shifts available 

Pay Range:  $15.14 - $16.50

Positions:  1 Part-Time opening available, average 15-20 hours per week 

Company Benefits:

Jax Mercantile offers a variety of benefits and rewards for our employees.  These include:

• Paid Time Off
  
• Paid Holidays 
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• 401K Plan
• Employee Discount
• Monthly Performance Bonus Program
• Anniversary and Birthday Gift Cards
• Matching Gifts & Donations
• Tuition Assistance
• CO2 Conservation Credit
  
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Peer Recognition Programs
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Referral Bonus
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance 
• Pet Insurance

Full-Time employees also have the ability to elect medical, dental, and/or vision insurance. 

For over 60 years JAX has been providing customers with outstanding service with our passionate and expert staff. We are at work and still having fun!

Please note that the pre-screening questions in the application process are important for screening purposes and may be the deciding factor in whether or not your application is forwarded for further review. 

JAX Mercantile is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.