Employee Store Associate
REI
Employee Store Associate
REI
Outdoor gear retailer and co-op
REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of the outdoors. When you work for the co-op, you do your best work with the support to live your best life. And you play a part in shaping the future of the outdoors, for people and our planet.
Schedule - Monday - Friday 8:00AM -4:30PM
How you will be successful:
The Employee Store Associate contribute to REI’s success by administering the employee ordering and return process for all online REI Prodeal and employee discount purchases in addition to vendor Prodeals for their related distribution center. This position leverages understanding of the employee discount and Prodeal policies to provide first tier support to internal customers.
· Responsible for the daily operation of the employee store including register transactions, impulse purchasing, visual displays of merchandise, maintaining monthly impulse inventory as well as establishing a friendly environment in the store.
· Maintain current knowledge of the employee discount and prodeal policies.
· Evaluates and prioritizes incoming/outgoing e-mails and in-person requests.
· Act as a liaison between employees and REI vendors to resolve vendor prodeal issues.
· Maintain a high level of product knowledge and sales & service skills.
· Track and report identified trends to facilitate accurate, timely and continuously improving levels of service.
· Manage the DC gear rental program
· May also provide support to various teams, included but not limited to; operational teams in the DC, Outreach, and Administration.
At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all. We are committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization. We know that there's strength in our diversity – that each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you're backed by benefits that support your whole life. To work towards this commitment and fulfill our brand promise of inspiring and enabling a life outside for everyone, we seek employees who demonstrate different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn.
Pay Transparency
We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors.
REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan and accrued time off. Click here for a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile.
REI is an outdoor co-op that sells top-quality gear and apparel, offers rental equipment, and provides expert advice and outdoor experiences to help people enjoy nature. Its products work by organizing and selling outdoor gear and services—gear, clothing, rentals, and guidance—so customers can plan, equip, and participate in outdoor activities. REI differentiates itself from competitors by operating as a shareholder-free co-op focused on stewardship and sustainability, reinvesting proceeds to support the outdoors rather than paying dividends. It also builds a community through its stories, experiences, and expert advice aimed at helping people of all levels get outside. The company’s goal is to inspire and enable life outside for everyone and to awaken a lifelong love of the outdoors for all.
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