Our goal is to be the best retailer in USA in the eyes of our customers, associates, and business partners.

We would love to have you join the Scheels team!

Overview:

SCHEELS is seeking a highly motivated individuals who love the outdoors and enjoy physical work!  Merchandising associates work with some of the best sports brands in the industry in Fishing.  They work directly to assist and support the Specialty Shop Managers to execute the retail functions of their shop including stocking product, merchandising, display and customer service.  This individual will be responsible for committing to a professional, team environment, provide assistance to fellow associates and customers in retrieving freight, putting merchandise on the floor and providing world class customer service. 

Your career begins at SCHEELS!  With over 115 years in business, SCHEELS is a leader in the sporting goods industry, driven to create the best experience in the USA for our customers.  SCHEELS boasts the largest selection of sports brands in America—offering world-class brands, special attractions, and unmatched customer service. 

Empowerment

SCHEELS merchandise associates enjoy going to work.  You are empowered to take pride and ownership of your job, all while enjoying one of the best careers in retail.  SCHEELS is an employee-owned, privately held business whose empowered associates and leaders drive the success of their store and the entire company. 

Training

SCHEELS empowers our associates to become experts in their shops to go above and beyond to meet the customer’s needs and expectations.  SCHEELS associates talk-the-talk, and walk-the-walk, with the best product and expert training in the sporting goods industry.  Mentorship and professional development training are a focus throughout your entire career.

We offer an exceptional array of employee benefits and we are proud of a workforce that takes advantages of the health and wellness benefits we offer.

What it takes to be a Scheels Expert:

Customer Service

• Genuinely and consistently treat co-workers, customers and business partners like they are the most important person including eye contact, a smile and a genuine “Thank you”

Culture

• Approach daily tasks, projects and follow-up communication with energy and sense of urgency
• Cultivate a deep desire to become a knowledge expert in their role with the ability to apply their knowledge and experience with great impact
• Show respect and appreciation for others and Scheels
• Arrive to work and meetings 10 minutes early

Servant Leadership

• Genuine interest and action in helping others before yourself, regardless of recognition or reward

Teach-ability

• Consistent eagerness to listen, learn, apply knowledge and accept critical feedback
• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment
• Ability to apply concepts of basic math, grammar, punctuation and spelling

Dress Code

• Meets Scheels dress and grooming expectations in support of professional, clean and welcoming environment for customers, co-workers and business partners

Efficiency

• Demonstrate pride and ownership of their work while meeting expected deadlines

The Essentials:

• Greet all customers when entering and exiting the store
• Promote the Scheels Visa Rewards card and be able to clearly explain all benefits
• Ability to perform basic math and accurately balance cash drawer
• Engage in conversation with the customer to add a personal touch to each transaction.
• Unload product from freight. Tag, fold, hang and price merchandise to be put on the sales floor
• Fold, hang and recover the sales floor.
• Shop, organize, and collect products to complete orders from assigned lists
• Pack, seal, label, and affix postage to prepare materials for shipping
• Contribute to an environment that fosters pride in being part of a winning team and promotes personal growth
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to customers and co-workers.
• Strong oral/written communication skills to communicate effectively and in a timely manner
• Ability to apply basic understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram
• Communicate with leadership to resolve problems or questions
• Execute projects to complete the task on time, and revise as appropriate to meet requirements
• Perform all assigned goals and assist others in accomplishing their goals
• Demonstrate strong organization, attention to detail, ability to multi-task and problem solving skills
• Be professional in appearance and attitude, contribute to a positive team atmosphere and treat others with respect and consideration while following Scheels' policies and procedures

Expert Experience:

Ideal candidate will have a minimum of a High School diploma, or General Education Degree (GED); one to three months of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of both.

Activity:

Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation

Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Schedule:

Must be flexible to work assigned schedule between 9a.m. and 9p.m., Monday through Saturday, 11a.m. and 6p.m., Sunday. Schedule may include varied hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays, must be available minimum of two weekends a month. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate