Nike Brand Coordinator- 631 Hawthorne

Nike Brand Coordinator- 631 Hawthorne Company: Sports Authority Location: HAWTHORNE, CA 90250 Job Status/Type: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Sales/Retail/Business Development Occupations: Retail/Counter Sales and Cashier;Sales Support/Assistance;Visual/Display Merchandising Industry: Retail;Sports and Physical Recreation Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Contact Information Company: Sports Authority Reference Code: MH11884 Sports Authority, headquartered in Englewood, CO, is the one of the leading full-line sporting goods retailer in the United States, operating over 400 stores in 45 states. We have a rich history, dating back almost a century, of being an industry leader in providing a wide assortment of quality brand name products.Our customers are passionate about the sports they pursue they want to run faster, jump higher, hit the ball harder, carry their team to victory, and more. We know where they are coming from, and the employees that we attract and hire share their same passions.We are dedicated to providing our customers with the best shopping experience possible by consistently providing great brands at great values. We are dedicated to increasing that value by providing industry-leading customer service and product knowledge. We are dedicated to you, and helping you take your game to the next level. If this is what you have been looking for in your career, then you've come to the right place! Job Description OBJECTIVE:Provide in-depth knowledge and experience in the area of Nike footwear and/or apparel. Ensure sales and customer service is the department priority. Make sure customer’s questions are answered professionally and suitably and ensure they leave the store with appropriate equipment for their needs.PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:Customer Service:- Provide customers with highest level of customer service, emphasizing courteous and knowledgeable assistance to each and every customer.-Demonstrate the ability to listen to and solve customer issues.-Understand and be knowledgeable of how to handle customer complaints.-Be familiar with Company Customer Service policies.-Answer department phones courteously within three rings.-Address asset protection issues that may occur in the department in a manner that there is neither a loss to the company nor an uncontrollable situation with the customer.Sales:-Accountable for increasing sales, units per transaction and transactions size in the department(s).-Sell merchandise at company established prices and ensure discrepancies are addressed and authorized accordingly.-Be familiar with Nike accessories and suggestive sell these essential items.-Possess Nike product knowledge and be familiar with the product knowledge materials.-Be knowledgeable of merchandise on the floor as well as in the backroom, including verification of the current selling price.-Keep current on all new product information.-Be familiar with the daily advertising and promotions to accurately inform the customer.-Communicate to store management any missed opportunities in sales due to product. -Act as liaison between Nike, the store and corporate buying team.Training:-Understand Learning Management System (LMS) training requirements and participate in LMS courses.-Understand and comply with Customer Experience Index (CEI) training.-Understand and comply with Stop, Serve and Sell training.-Facilitate product training for associates in the department and conduct in-store product training meetings.-Ensure compliance and execution of company customer service and sales training programs.-Monitor, assist and develop associates in sales training and selling techniques.-Attend vendor clinics for products related to the department(s).-Ensure all Policies & Procedures (P&P’s) are followed in the department.Floor Stock and Display:-Responsible for light recovery of department during light customer traffic periods. -Responsible for ad sets.-Communicate any merchandise processing issues to Department Manager.-Responsible for other duties as assigned or developed.PREREQUISITE SKILLS: -1-5 years experience in a retail environment or equivalent relevant experience.-Two years of full service footwear sales experience.-Strong selling skills, including multiple sales, trading up and other selling techniques.-Excellent communication skills.-Ability to interact comfortably and enthusiastically with customers and other associates.-Ability/flexibility to work any store open hours.-Must have knowledge of local competitive environment.-Extensive knowledge of Nike products lines being sold in the store.-Considerable sports knowledge preferred.-Understand and facilitate Policies & Procedures (P&P’s) and Audit Procedures.We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.Retail,Sales Learn more about Sports Authority | View all Sports Authority Career Opportunities |