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Seasonal Sales Associate, Part Time (f/m/d)

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Patagonia

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • Dublin

AI generated summary

  • You must have an inclusive mindset, interest in environmental impact, service experience, problem-solving skills, cash handling accuracy, fluent English, and ideally experience in retail/outdoor industries.
  • You will assist customers, meet their needs, share product knowledge, and support environmental initiatives while handling daily operations like stock replenishment and register duties.

Requirements

  • An inclusive mindset
  • An interest in saving our home planet and making a positive impact through your work.
  • A colleague with demonstrated service experience, who thrives in a team-based atmosphere.
  • Enthusiasm and interest in learning about our products, values and history. Passion about the environment and caring for others.
  • A colleague who deals well with ambiguity, learns on the fly, demonstrates sound judgment, and solves problems creatively.
  • Accuracy with money handling and register use
  • Language skills: fluent in English.
  • Experience working in the retail and/or outdoor industry.
  • If you participate in and appreciate our core sports (climbing, skiing, snowboarding, surfing, fly fishing, mountain biking, trail running) it will be a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome, assist, and engage customers by providing a positive experience for everyone who comes in—ensuring that the customer’s needs are understood and met.
  • Determine and meet the specific needs of each customer with kindness and creativity, making sure every person is treated with equal respect and professionalism.
  • Share your knowledge of core sports and products and your passion for the environment to provide support to grassroots environmental groups and create engagement with our customers.
  • Contribute to a team that is responsible for the store’s success through customer service, merchandising, operations, events, and environmental activism.
  • Perform daily store operations: checking and replenishing stock whenever necessary, operating the cash register, as well as opening and closing it, merchandise the store during downtimes (folding, hanging, steaming and stocking), etc.

FAQs

What is the location of the Seasonal Sales Associate position?

The position is based in Dublin, Ireland.

What is the primary focus of Patagonia as a company?

Patagonia aims to influence changes needed to protect the planet through environmental activism and contributions to grassroots environmental groups.

What are the main responsibilities of a Seasonal Sales Associate?

Main responsibilities include assisting and engaging customers, understanding their needs, sharing knowledge about core sports and products, performing daily store operations, and contributing to the store's success through customer service and environmental activism.

What qualifications are required for the Seasonal Sales Associate position?

Qualifications include an inclusive mindset, an interest in environmental issues, demonstrated service experience, enthusiasm for products and the company’s values, problem-solving skills, accuracy with money handling, and fluency in English.

Is experience in retail or the outdoor industry a requirement?

While experience in the retail and/or outdoor industry is a plus, it is not explicitly required.

How does Patagonia view diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Patagonia is committed to being an anti-racist company, valuing a welcoming environment, and actively seeking applications from underrepresented groups, including Black and People of Color (BPOC).

What kind of support does Patagonia provide to local communities?

Patagonia supports local environmental groups through grants, donations, volunteering, advocacy, and events.

Do I need to have a specific interest in outdoor sports to apply?

While it's not a requirement, having an interest in and participating in core sports like climbing, skiing, snowboarding, surfing, fly fishing, mountain biking, and trail running is considered a plus.

What should applicants include in their application?

Applicants should ensure that their CV and cover letter are submitted in English.

Does Patagonia accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies?

No, Patagonia does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies.

We're in business to save our home planet.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1973
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Patagonia is an outdoor clothing and gear company known for its commitment to environmental sustainability and social responsibility. They produce high-quality products for outdoor sports like climbing, surfing, and skiing, using eco-friendly materials and sustainable practices. Patagonia is also actively involved in environmental activism, donating a portion of its profits to environmental causes. Their ultimate mission is to save the planet by leading the way in sustainable business practices and environmental advocacy. The purpose of Patagonia is to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis while encouraging others to protect and preserve nature.