Careers

Seasonal Retail Sales Associate

ABOUT BELONG DESIGNS

Belong was born out of the Rocky Mountains and built for modern day adventurers. Offering a variety of clothing and accessories for both men and women, our products feature premium performance fabrics, durable but soft sports apparel, and innovative designs. Whether you're training for a marathon, working on your latest passion project, or grabbing a cup of coffee with a friend, Belong apparel keeps you comfortable in any situation. As the brand evolves and the world continues to change, our mantra remains the same, “Follow your passion, do what you love, find where you Belong”.

Belong Designs is seeking hard-working, self-starting, and well-presented individuals to join the team in a Retail Sales Associate capacity in our flagship store. You are enthusiastic, reliable and have experience working in Retail. As a Type A, positive person you exhibit customer service ability and are looking for new retail opportunities. You have a positive attitude, relishing the opportunity to grow within a small, fast paced and rapidly scaling company. In this role you will be responsible for the areas of customer service and sales, store merchandising and maintenance, store operations and training as well as actively embracing and sharing our motto of ‘Follow your passion, do what you love, find where you Belong’.

This person's responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Report directly to Store Manager(s)
• Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs, responding to questions
• Provide outstanding customer service.
• Maintain a cheerful and approachable manner.
• Provide accurate and current information on products to customers, if that information is not immediately available, do all that you can to ensure the customer is provided with this information before they leave the store
• Increase customer base by actively adding new subscribers to the mailing list
• Actively provide information to Belong team on customer desires and feedback
• Store merchandising; check stock daily and restock as necessary, perform merchandising duties (such as folding, hanging and displaying product enticingly), maintain a clean and well-organized stock area, and other ad-hoc merchandising tasks as required.
• Operate cash registers and manage financial transactions without error
• Use correct procedures for reporting and in relation to any company processes
• Proactively practice security measures that help prevent theft and be safety conscious at all times in relation to store security
• Achieve established goals

• In this position you will be required to be able to continually stand/ walk for extended periods of time, to continually reach overhead, bend, squat, kneel and carry product
• You will also be required to carry boxes, product and other necessary store related items as well as perform store maintenance such as sweeping, vacuuming, emptying trash and cleaning
• You will be required to frequently read written documents and product labels. May need to distinguish colors when stocking and assisting customers
• Active listening in order to hear, respond to and interact with management, associates and customers. Will need to hear requests in person, and via intercom and telephone. Continuous verbal communication with management, associates and customers via in person, intercom and telephone is also a requirement of this position
• Occasional use of hand tools (screwdriver, hammer, scissors, box knife, pricing guns etc) so as to assemble, disassemble, unpack and prepare stock on products, shelves and displays

• 2 years of retail or customer service experience required
• Excellent customer services and sales skills
• Experience handling money and register use accurately and without error
• Attention to detail
• Hardworking, organized and motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic
• A team player with effective communication skills
• Well spoken with good writing skills

This is a paid opportunity with a starting rate of $12 per hour.

The store is open 7 days per week. Number of scheduled hours per week will vary. Must be available to work a minimum of one weekend day, and flexible with opening and closing shifts throughout the week.

To apply, please email resume and cover letter to hunter@belongdesigns.com. In your cover letter please explain why you want this position, what you believe your strengths are and why.

Interviews will take place as appropriate applicants are identified.

Retail Sales - Events

About Belong Designs

Belong was born out of the Rocky Mountains and built for modern day adventurers. Offering a variety of clothing and accessories for both men and women, our products feature premium performance fabrics, durable but soft sports apparel, and innovative designs. Whether you're training for a marathon, working on your latest passion project, or grabbing a cup of coffee with a friend, Belong apparel keeps you comfortable in any situation. As the brand evolves and the world continues to change, our mantra remains the same, “Follow your passion, do what you love, find where you Belong”.

Belong Designs is seeking a hard-working, self-starting, and well-presented individual to join the team in a Retail Sales - Events capacity. As a weekend warrior you are enthusiastic, reliable and have experience working in Retail. As a Type A, positive person you exhibit leadership ability and are looking for new retail opportunities that will allow you to advance your career. You have a positive attitude, and are willing to take direction and learn, relishing the opportunity to grow within a small, fast paced and rapidly scaling company.

This person's responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Report directly to Chief Operations Officer
• Move, Set Up and Pack down Gear
• Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs, responding to questions
• Provide outstanding customer service
• Operate cash registers and manage financial transactions
• Perform tasks such as counting money
• Describe merchandise and explain use, operation and care of merchandise to customers
• Achieve established goals
• Move event equipment, boxes and apparel at events

• Three years of work experience. This can be for the student council, lifeguarding or otherwise; we just want to see that you have worked before and can conduct yourself professionally as this is a customer facing role
• Sales and Retail Experience preferred but not mandatory
• Hardworking, Self-starter with a strong work ethic
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Well spoken with good writing skills

It is expected that you will be able to provide your own mode of transportation to and from events.

This is a paid opportunity with a rate of $14 per hour. Company perks and product discounts also apply. This is a weekend position working Events.

To apply, please email resume and cover letter to support@belongdesigns.com. In your cover letter please explain why you want this position, what you believe your strengths are and why.