Retail Associate- Chicago Whitesox Team Store
Job Details
You'll greet fans at the Chicago White Sox Team Store, make product recommendations, process transactions through Fanatics' POS system, and maintain sales floor standards while working part-time shifts including game days and evenings at $16.60/hour. The role requires retail/sales experience, strong customer service skills, and availability for extended hours during events, with benefits including 401(k) and an Employee Assistance Program.
About the Role
Job Summary
The Retail Associate is responsible for carrying out the front-line selling effort, creating the ultimate fan experience, ensuring operation excellence and flawless execution of store operations. Retail Associates will drive results through effective communication and a demonstrated ability to work as a member of a winning team. The Retail Associate will be expected to work a part-time schedule which can include days, nights, weekends, extended hours on game days and during events.
General Duties and Responsibilities
- Greet fans and ask questions ensuring fans enjoy a top-notch shopping experience.
- Make recommendations based on observations and conversations with fans.
- Maintain sales floor and/or stockroom standards with an eye to detail.
- Process sales transactions via the Fanatics Point of Sale System (POS)
- Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and customer service to ensure the Fanatics Brand and Team/League are always positively represented.
- Understand Fanatics Values and how they relate to the Retail Associate role.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Leadership team.
Education, Experience and Requirements
- Minimum 18 years of age, High School graduate or equivalent
- Experience working in retail and/or sales preferred.
- Ability to work independently and responsibly in a fast-paced environment.
- Foreign language skills are a plus.
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Possess a fun, outgoing, confident, and professional demeanor.
- Ability to build product knowledge.
- Ability to work as a member of a team in fast paced environments, serving a diverse fan base.
- Ability to maintain high standards of organization and cleanness.
- Proven ability to overcome obstacles while maintaining a positive, can-do attitude.
- Strong communication, literacy, and numeracy skills
- Ability to be punctual, consistent, and reliable on the job.
Physical Demands
- Regularly required to sit stand, reach, bend and move about the facility as needed.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
- Game Day/ Event scheduling may have exposure to various weather elements (rainy, windy, cold, high temperatures, etc.) if assigned location is outside of the shop
Compensation and Benefits
The wage rate for this position is $16.60 per hour. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. Benefits include 401(k) and Employee Assistance & Work/Life Support Program. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment.