Nike Part-time

Company: http://nikeinc.com/

Apply Here: http://jobs.nike.com/us/new-york,-ny/retail-stores/jobid2614567-athlete-part-time-nike-running-store-flatiron-new-york-ny?src=JB-11022

Work Hard. Play Hard.

You're a natural leader and motivator and always up for a challenge. Nike is looking for the next Athlete to join our team.

Are you ready?

As our Part Time Nike Running Store Athlete (Store Associate) your mission will be to deliver a premium consumer experience by demonstrating the expertise to navigate through individual needs and providing a complete solution through Nike products and services to give consumers what they need to connect, train, and compete with the knowledge to achieve their goals.

Responsibilities- Utilize customer service skills, basic sales techniques, and product knowledge to connect customers with the right product and drive sales
- Build the bond between consumer and brand by providing superior service and adapting brand stories to the retail setting
- Maintain knowledge of various store departments and be available to operate cash register for regular transactions, perform shipping and receiving duties, stock the floor, perform cleaning duties, and build visual displays when necessary
- Serve as a product knowledge resource for consumers and entry level associates.  Seek educational opportunities to develop advanced level or specialized knowledge about selling, Nike products and culture, sales and service techniques
- Assist Leads, Senior Associates, and Managers in training entry level associates
- Assist with loss prevention efforts by providing proactive customer service
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Job ID: 382-PT-072012

Qualifications
- Must have or be pursuing a High School diploma or GED
- Able to perform basic math functions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
- Able to effectively communicate in verbal and written English
- Physical requirements include the ability to twist, bend, squat, reach, climb a ladder and stand for extended periods of time
- Able to accomplish multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Able to work effectively with others in a team-oriented environment and provide excellent customer service
- One or more years of customer service and/or retail experience preferred
- Must be passionate about running, both as a sport as a lifestyle/state of mind
- Must have experience being involved in the local running community-participation in and knowledge of local running events, e.g. fun runs, marathons, etc
- Passion for serving runners and athletes of all levels
- Commitment to delivering a premium consumer experience
- Ability to create enthusiasm and excitement for the power that running can play in everyone's life
- Familiarity with a variety of digital tools available to serve athletes (experience with Nike+ preferred)

To ensure that we continue to hire competent, ethical and trustworthy individuals, all candidates must successfully complete a thorough background investigation prior to receiving any final offer of employment from Nike.

Of course our commitments don't stop with our customers. If you're up to the challenge of Nike Retail we'll make it worth your while. You'll be working in a great team environment, with access to the latest and greatest Nike products and apparel. Not to mention a compensation and benefits package that's among the best around. Join us and see what it means to become part of the Nike Retail experience.