Sales Associate

Charleston, SC
United States

Under Armour

10000+ employees

Under Armour is proving its mettle as an apparel warrior. Since its foray into the sports apparel market, the maker of performance athletic undies and apparel has risen to the top of the industry pack, boasting a big portion of the compression garment market. It is gaining a foothold in footwear, too. As of 2011, Under Armour is the official footwear supplier of MLB. Specializing in sport-specific garments, the company dresses its consumers from head (COLDGEAR) to toe (Team Sock). Most products are made from its moisture-wicking and heat-dispersing fabrics, able to keep athletes dry during workouts. Under Armour sells its products online, by catalog, and in more than 23,000 sporting goods stores worldwide.

To Make All Athletes Better Through Passion, Design, And The Relentless Pursuit Of Innovation

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Sales Associate, Freight- Charleston, SC (4am-9am)

30370 Charleston, South Carolina

09/10/2017 Retail Field

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Under Armour is all about performance. Because what we make empowers athletes in every form to push themselves, to turn good into great, and to stay hungry for whatever comes next. And this is exactly what we expect from each other.

Working with us means one key thing: no matter what you do, you see every day and every project as a chance to push your field forward. In every store and every office, we build teams where everyone is an MVP. And together we tackle every challenge head on. Because we work to push the gear, the game, and ourselves farther.

We’re looking for people who do more than good work.

We’re looking for the Best in Every Game.

Under Armour is the chosen brand of this generation of athletes... and the athletes of tomorrow. We're about performance - in training and on game day, in blistering heat and bitter cold. Whatever the conditions, whatever the sport, Under Armour delivers the advantage athletes have come to demand.

That demand has created an environment of growth. An environment where building a great team is vital. An environment where doing whatever it takes is the baseline and going above and beyond to protect the Brand is commonplace.

The world's hungriest athletes live by a code, a pledge to themselves and everyone else: Protect This House... I Will. Our goal is to Build A Great Team! Will YOU…Protect This House?!

Summary The Freight Associate is responsible for supporting their Store Manager with the receipt, deliveries, and placement of merchandise while emphasizing the efficiency and timeliness of goods to the sales floor. The Freight Associate must have a passion for the UA brand, embody UA culture and believe in the company spirit and have strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Confirm receipt of merchandise, ensuring ASN’s are received according to company directive within 24 hours.

Maintain damages and return authorization requests

+ Process damages and return authorizations every 2 weeks

+ Process product that is available for a price reduction sell through

Monitor inventory levels and sell through during peak, process and replenish merchandise, receive and monitor floor stock.

Assist in floor moves, merchandising and display maintenance.

Processing shipment on arrival while keeping teammates aware of stock availability and the arrival of new product.

Provide feedback to Freight Supervisor regarding selling trends.

Maintain awareness of all product knowledge, merchandising promotions, test merchandise, and advertisements.

Maintain a clean, organized stockroom.

Provide support as Sales Associate and other assigned duties as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service ; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to work varied hours/days, schedule matches needs of the business.

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation.

Ability to effectively communicate with customers & teammates.

Ability to move or handle merchandise up to 50lbs.

Ability to process information/merchandise through computer and/or point-of-sale register system.

Ability to freely access all areas of the store; including the selling floor, stock area and register area.

Ability to operate all equipment necessary to run the store.

Ability to climb ladders.

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or equivalent

Some retail experience preferred

Under Armour is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage qualified diverse candidates to apply. Under Armour does not discriminate against any candidate on the basis of race, gender, disability, religion, national origin, age, or any other protected category.

Work location: Charleston, SC

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