Sales Associate Outdoor Power Equipment [JLF]

Enjoy working as a Sales Associate at Jax Farm and Ranch in Lafayette, where you can share your enthusiasm and interests as you answer questions and help our customers locate a specific brand or item.  This position would specialize in our Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) department, working with products like chainsaws, leaf blowers, weed trimmers, lawn mowers, and snow blowers.  Product training, pro-deals, and our employee discount mean you can try out items in order to increase your knowledge and provide expert opinions to our customers.

Jax is a family-owned business committed to providing exceptional customer service and high-quality products.  We pride ourselves on being an organization that drives support for local businesses and stays conservation-minded.  Jax is looking for candidates who provide outstanding customer service by engaging our customers, providing expert advice, and fostering enthusiasm for our products.    

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.  Responsibilities include stocking shelves, tracking down products for customers, keeping the department tidy, relaying customer feedback to their manager, and assisting with visual merchandising of products in the store.  Additional tasks may include:

• Accurately processing payments
• Helping with displays and visual merchandising 
• Maintaining a clean and well-stocked area 
• 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 

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

Schedule Requirements:

• Must be available Weekends
• Flexible shifts available 

Pay Range:  $15.14 - $16.50

Positions:  1 Part Time position available 

Company Benefits:

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

• Employee Discount
• Pro-Deals 
• Paid Time Off
  
• Paid Holidays 
• 401K Plan
• 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.