Trouts Fly Shop Hiring

May 28, 2016 By: Erin Block

Denver-based Trouts Fly Fishing has announced their search for a full time Sales Associate.

Read more in the press release below.

Full-Time Sales Associate

At Trouts Fly Fishing, we offer customers an accessible environment, knowledgeable staff, and a consistent experience – both online and in the shop. The Full-Time Sales Associate will provide customer sales support within the shop and promote cross selling and upselling opportunities of fly fishing retail products. The Full-Time Sales Associate will also be well versed in customer events, programs and classes and engage in cross selling activities when appropriate. This position will be based in Denver, CO and be primarily responsible for driving the retail sales in the Denver Market.

Responsibilities

Exemplify excellent product knowledge and customer care within a broad range of fly-fishing products and services
Collaborate with the Manager to promote products and complete product/service requests made by customers in the shop
The Full-Time Sales Associate should have a relatively open schedule of availability which allows ability to staff the shop during busiest sales times
Exercise best practices for merchandising products in order to best display fly fishing equipment, clothing and other gear, making products visually compelling to the customer and resulting in a sales floor that is easy to shop and navigate
Ability to manage time wisely and complete job responsibilities and complete special projects efficiently
Understands or has experience operating a point of sales system
Comply with all Company Policies and procedures
Must have reliable transportation
Complete special projects as required

Requirements

Previous retail or direct customer service/sales experience, Fly Fishing retail experience preferred.
Advanced angling experience, well versed in Colorado specific fishing destinations and techniques
Advanced Fly Tying experience
Saltwater / destination Fly Fishing experience is highly desirable
We also require a team player who has the ability for time management, demonstrated written and verbal communication and customer service skills. At Trouts Fly Fishing we are absolutely committed to perfecting our customer’s experience and we expect the same level of dedication from every employee of our staff.

Hours and Compensation

Applicant would be expected to work up to 40 hours a week through the Summer months, with potential to maintain full time hours through fall and winter based on performance and business volume. Availability to work on weekends is necessary. Compensation will be dependent on previous work and fishing experience.

Professional Fly Fishing Guide

At Trouts Fly Fishing, we are a tight knit group of guides who have a genuine passion for teaching others about the great sport of fly-fishing. We work hard, we work together, and we help each other out. Becoming a part of Trouts Guide Service Staff also makes you a representative of Trouts Fly Fishing- the strongest fly-fishing retail brand in the Rocky Mountains. That being said, a high level of professionalism and customer service will be your constant companion while on guided trips, as well as other Guide Service related events.

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