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Retail Sales Associates

Victor, NY · On-site

$14.50 - $16.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Santa's Wonderland (seasonal) spread holiday magic for the whole family Position Summary The Sales Outfitter performs various selling & customer service activities across our specialty sales floor ...

Visual Merchandiser - Full Time

Clifton, NY · On-site

$18 - $20.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Santa's Wonderland. * The Visual Merchandising Specialist will be a key liaison to the Base Camp Visual Merchandising Team regarding department layout validations and opportunities to improve and ...

Visual Merchandiser-2

Sayreville, NJ · On-site

$20 - $22.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Santa's Wonderland. * The Visual Merchandising Specialist will be a key liaison to the Base Camp Visual Merchandising Team regarding department layout validations and opportunities to improve and ...

Retail Planning Manager

Springfield, MO · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Support the planning and execution of seasonal and promotional initiatives, including programs such as Santa's Wonderland, Easter events, and other companywide retail activations. * Oversee the ...

Community Engagement Specialist

Niles, OH · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Amplify major Bass Pro Shops events including Santa's Wonderland (holiday photos, crafts, giveaways), Gone Fishing / Kids Fishing events, seasonal promotions (4th of July, Back-to-School, Black ...

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A typical day for a Santa Wonderland performer involves greeting and interacting with children and families, posing for photos, listening to holiday wishes, and maintaining character throughout shifts. You may work at malls, theme parks, or special events, often as part of a team with elves, photographers, and event coordinators. Flexibility is important, as hours can include weekends and evenings, especially during the peak holiday season. Working closely with staff and guests, you'll need to adapt to varying crowd sizes and ensure a safe, enjoyable environment for all attendees.

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Retail Sales Associates

Bass Pro Shops

Victor, NY • On-site

$14.50 - $16.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Bass Pro Shops rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 436 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 39 rated national retailers


Job description

Retail Sales Associates
Since 1972, Bass Pro Shops has turned a love of the outdoors into a retail adventure like no other. Now that legend is coming to the Finger Lakes: our brand-new Outpost opens at Eastview Mall in Victor, NY this year, and we're building the founding team to bring it to life. As a Sales Outfitter, you'll be one of the friendly faces who helps introduce your community to a store built to celebrate the region's sporting heritage - and you'll be part of the story from day one.
Departments You Could Call Home, Full Time & Part Time positions!
  • Fishing & Fly Fishing, help anglers find their next great catch
  • Camping, gear up weekend warriors and overlanders alike
  • Hunting & Archery, outfit hunters season after season
  • Marine & Water Sport, boats, kayaks, paddleboards and everything in between
  • Camo & Apparel, dress adventurers head to toe
  • Footwear, Mens' & Womens' & Gifts the right fit for every trail, dock or trip to town
  • CLUB introduce and share membership perks
  • Santa's Wonderland (seasonal) spread holiday magic for the whole family

Position Summary
The Sales Outfitter performs various selling & customer service activities across our specialty sales floor departments, to include greeting and acknowledging all customers in a prompt and friendly manner, handling merchandise with care, and providing information, assistance, and direction to customers.
Essential Functions
  • Supports a strong commitment to world class customer service and ensures a pleasant and productive shopping experience for all customers.
  • Demonstrates product to customers.
  • Replenishes product on shelves as required per Merchandising guidelines.
  • Remains Product "expert" through ongoing product knowledge training in their department.
  • Remains knowledgeable of advertised sales; maintains pricing and signing.
  • Assists with "Seasonal" floor merchandise moves.
  • Restocks merchandise as required.
  • Santa's Wonderland Outfitters provide a magical, family-friendly seasonal guest experience, including photo and visit operations.
  • Keeps work area clean, neat and well stocked with supplies.
  • Follows all Company Policies and Procedures.
  • Provides a legendary experience for every customer, every time by assisting customers in making buying decisions by:
    • identifying and evaluating customers' needs,
    • making product recommendations based off of this analysis,
    • promoting programs including, but not limited to CLUB Membership, VOC and In-Store Pick-up.
  • ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Experience / Qualifications
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Minimum Degree Required: High School education or equivalent experience

Skills & Qualities You'll Bring
  • A friendly, can-do attitude and comfort talking with all kinds of customers
  • Basic math skills for discounts, change and register transactions
  • A team-player mindset and knack for building good working relationships
  • Comfort learning and using our point-of-sale system

Physical Requirements
  • Constantly on your feet, standing and walking the sales floor
  • Regularly lifts and moves items up to 20 lbs; occasionally up to 100+ lbs with a team lift
  • Occasional use of ladders/stairs, hand tools or equipment, and driving as needed
  • Some exposure to noise and tight spaces while restocking

Independent Judgement
Performs tasks and duties under general supervision, using established procedures and innovation. Chooses from limited alternatives to resolve problems. Occasional independent judgment is required to complete work assignments. Often makes recommendations to work procedures, policies, and practices.
Why You'll Love It Here
A job at Bass Pro Shops comes with real perks for your life outside of work:
  • Health coverage for full-time employees medical, dental and vision plans, plus Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts to help your dollars go further
  • Room to save 401(k) Retirement Savings with generous match so you can start planning for the future
  • Time to recharge paid vacation and sick time
  • A safety net the Bass Pro Cares Fund is there for outfitters when life throws a curveball
  • Gear up for less generous discounts (up to 50%!) on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions
  • Even more voluntary benefits and additional perks to round things out

Equal Opportunity
Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com.
Starting Pay Rate: $17.00 - $19.75
Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Voluntary benefits
  • 401k Retirement Savings
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid sick time
  • Bass Pro Cares Fund
  • And more!

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com.
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