SITKA VERNON HILLS - HUNTING & OUTDOOR GEAR STORE

About the Role: Our premier client is looking for a Retail Store Inventory and Logistics Lead to join our team for the opening of our Maple Grove, MN store. You will be responsible for inventory management including purchasing, receiving, stock room and floor replenishment, inventory KPI reporting, and back of house organization and cleanliness. You will provide customers with a premium experience through inventory availability. You value the process, organization, and making data driven decisions. In this role, you will report to the Store Manager. Located in Vernon Hills, IL General Job Duties:

• Report to Store Manager

• Build replenishment and floor set purchase orders

• Manage shipments from PO to receipt to stock

• Receive inventory and prepare for back stock and floor replenishment

• Use key inventory metrics to advocate for assortment adjustments

• Report out inventory KPIs

• Keep a clean and organized stock room that allows for efficient replenishment

• Assist with store events

• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience:

• At least 1 year of retail inventory management experience preferred

• At least 1 year of back of house experience preferred

• Experience as store key holder preferred

• Proven ability to use data to drive purchasing decisions

• Experience in Microsoft Excel and Power BI preferred

• Must be organized and clean

• Ability to effectively and accurately complete POS transactions

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements:

• Stand for the duration of the shift

• Move and process shipments

• Ability to lift 50 lbs

• Operate general office equipment (phones, computers etc.)

Benefits:

• Employee discount!

• Working with a passionate crew of outdoors enthusiasts

About the Role: Our premier client is seeking a Retail Sales Lead to join our team for the opening of our Maple Grove, Minnesota store. In this role, you will report to the Store Manager. You will provide leadership support and direction to the store team and successfully execute company strategies. You will help coach and motivate a team of brand advocates who in turn will provide a premium customer experience. You drive store profitability by upholding store operational and visual merchandising standards. You have a customer first mindset, and thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing entrepreneurial environments.

This is not a remote position. This is a contract position located in Vernon Hills, IL

General Job Duties:

• Model brand service standards to help drive excellent customer experience

• Coach the store team on company standard of customer service, brand identify, product, and operations

• Create and support a culture of customer engagement amongst your team

• Provide a timely response to daily, weekly, and monthly tasks assigned by Store Manager

• Ensure timely execution of distributed goals and tasks assigned to the sales staff

• Execute opening and closing procedures

• Become a brand expert

• Assist in inventory procedures, allocation, and replenishment, third party orders, shipping, receiving, cycle counting etc.

• Work with the Visual Merchandiser to uphold merchandising standards to create an appealing in-store experience

• Maintain cleanliness of the store by executing and upholding cleaning standards

• Operate the POS to complete all sales, returns and exchange transactions effectively and accurately

• Assist with store events

Qualifications & Experience:

• Positive attitude that goes above and beyond for customers.

• 1+ years of customer service and/or retail experience preferred.

• Previous retail knowledge (POS, Inventory, customer service, and sales) preferred.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of outdoor gear preferred.

• Must love outdoors, hunting knowledge preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand for the duration of the shift.

• Move and process shipments.

• Ability to lift 45 lbs.

• Operate general office equipment (phones, computers etc.)

Benefits:

• Employee discount!

• Working with a passionate crew of outdoors enthusiasts

About the Role: Our premier client is looking for a Retail Store Marketing Lead to join our team for the opening of our Vernon Hills, IL store. In this role, you are responsible for strategizing and executing retail marketing and visual merchandising in the store and in the community. You are adept at multitasking and comfortable as both a project manager and content strategist. Organization is one of your top priorities, especially when it comes to communication. The Retail Marketing Lead must have a eye for design, iterate quickly, are open to feedback, and like seeing your vision come to life. You’re a bit of a data nerd who can establish metrics of success on which you base tactical social media strategies. You are energized by working with a wide range of people and are excited to collaborate with brand partners and contractors who come with differing expectations and personalities. You put high value on a clean look and feel in the store, with close attention to detail. You are a reliable and concise communicator who can manage multiple streams of work concurrently, including helping with events and promotions. You’re passionate about the outdoors, knowledgeable about hunting, and always leave a place better than you found it. In this role, you will report to the Store Manager.

Located in Vernon Hills, IL

General Job Duties:

• Own execution of the store events also including participation in setting of strategy, scheduling, outreach, contracting, and in-store asset management

• Take brand directive from the Retail Experience Manager and execute all creative, merchandising, and marketing needs in the store

• Own the execution of visual merchandising standards by training and driving standards with the store team

• Assist with in-store promotions by providing signage, emails, paid social and any other needs to execute promotional activity

• Support showcase merchandising and storytelling installations by providing the asset selection, end-to-end work with vendors, and set-up and take-down

• Own execution of the store social media also including participation of setting strategy, execution of strategy, and monthly KPI reporting

• Act as a manager on duty for staff and customer experience

• Provide support to the sales floor team and the inventory management team to provide customers with an excellent experience

Qualifications & Experience:

• 1+ years’ experience in marketing and/or event planning

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a high-volume workload often requiring short turnaround times

• Passion for and understanding of hunting, the outdoors, and the culture around it

• Strong interpersonal skills and the proven ability to coordinate with internal and external partners simultaneously resulting in highly positive relationships

• Effective project management skills and experience allowing for the execution of multiple competing priorities

• Social media management experience preferred but not required

• Photography experience a plus but not required

• Experience as a retail store key holder preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Stand for the duration of the shift

• Ability to lift 50 lbs

• Operate general office equipment (phones, computers etc.)

Benefits:

• Employee discount!

• Working with a passionate crew of outdoors enthusiasts

About the Role: Our premier client is seeking a Key Holder to provide exceptional guest experience and support their retail team in the day-to-day operations. This Key Holder will be tasked with providing an exceptional guest and cash-desk experience, supporting in merchandising, back-of-house management, product receiving and replenishment and overall floor recovery. They will play a key role in the store’s day-to-day operations by overseeing the team, ensuring excellent customer service, and maintaining operational standards. They will ensure that the store principles are followed, providing exceptional guest experience through quality education, relationship building and by delivering a best -in-class Sitka brand experience.

Top Traits and Values • They are passionate about people, product, hunting, and nature. • They are accountable for their actions and take responsibility in any situation. They do not blame, deny, make excuses, or become a victim to circumstance. • They grow through their successes and failures by being vulnerable, humble and by having a willingness to ask for help. • They consider what their team and brand need by being open to all feedback • They demonstrate a persistence and drive for results through consistency and stability. Key Responsibilities • Open and close the store as needed, ensuring security protocols are followed. • Supervise the floor during shifts, managing staff to ensure smooth operations. • Assist in cash management, including opening/closing the registers and handling any discrepancies Guest Experience • Lead by example in delivering excellent guest experience. • Address and resolve guest concerns in a professional and timely manner. • Support team members in meeting and exceeding guest expectations. Team Leadership • Supervise, train, and motivate store associates. • Provide feedback and guidance to staff, ensuring continuous development. • Help to monitor attendance and manager staff performance. Sales and Performance • Assist in driving sales through excellent product knowledge and service. • Support management in achieving store sales targets and key performance indicators. • Monitor and replenish stock levels to meet customer demands. • Assist in merchandising displays and maintaining store cleanliness. • Oversee stock replenishment and organization. Mandatory Skills, Education and/or Competencies • Excellent organizational and time management skills with proven aptitude to prioritize and manage workload • Outstanding customer service, relationship building skills • Ability to process daily procedures • Strong interpersonal skills: presents a positive and professional image, effectively collaborates with diverse teams, and is successful at achieving results through the effort of others. • Exceptional communication skills

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About the Role: Our premier client is looking for a Retail Gear Guide to join our team for the opening of our Vernon Hills, IL store. You will provide customers with a premium experience and excellent customer service in an engaging and authentic way. You value the opportunity to help customers find the gear that supports their pursuit. In this role, you will report to the Store Manager.

Located in Vernon Hills, IL

General Job Duties:

• Authentically engage with all customers to provide exceptional customer service and experience

• Become a brand expert

• Actively participate in reaching sales and other KPI goals

• Assist in inventory procedures including floor replenishment, third party orders, shipping, receiving, cycle counting, etc.

• Uphold premium merchandising standards that create an exceptional customer experience

• Execute store cleaning responsibilities

• Provide an excellent checkout experience for all sales, returns and exchange transactions using POS

• Assist with store events

• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience:

• At least 1 year of customer service and/or retail experience preferred

• Ability to effectively and accurately complete POS transactions

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Knowledge of outdoor gear preferred

• Excellent sales and customer service skills

• Must love outdoors, hunting knowledge preferred

• Excellent verbal communication skills

Physical Requirements:

• Stand for the duration of the shift

• Move and process shipments

• Ability to lift 45 lbs

• Operate general office equipment (phones, computers etc.)

Benefits:

• Employee discount!

• Working with a passionate crew of outdoors enthusiast

About the Role: Our premier client is looking for a Part-Time Retail Gear Guide to join our team for the opening of our Vernon Hills, IL store. You will provide customers with a premium experience and excellent customer service in an engaging and authentic way. You value the opportunity to help customers find the gear that supports their pursuit. In this role, you will report to the Store Manager.

Located in Vernon Hills, IL

General Job Duties:

• Authentically engage with all customers to provide exceptional customer service and experience

• Become a brand expert

• Actively participate in reaching sales and other KPI goals

• Assist in inventory procedures including floor replenishment, third party orders, shipping, receiving, cycle counting, etc.

• Uphold premium merchandising standards that create an exceptional customer experience

• Execute store cleaning responsibilities

• Provide an excellent checkout experience for all sales, returns and exchange transactions using POS

• Assist with store events

• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience:

• At least 1 year of customer service and/or retail experience preferred

• Ability to effectively and accurately complete POS transactions

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Knowledge of outdoor gear preferred

• Excellent sales and customer service skills

• Must love outdoors, hunting knowledge preferred

• Excellent verbal communication skills

Physical Requirements:

• Stand for the duration of the shift

• Move and process shipments

• Ability to lift 45 lbs

• Operate general office equipment (phones, computers etc.)

Benefits:

• Employee discount!

• Working with a passionate crew of outdoors enthusiast