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Seasonal Retail Gearhead Sales Associate Part Time (Backcountry)

CSC Generation

Job Location:

Seattle, WA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 21 - 22

Posted: 6 October 2026 (6 days ago)

Application Deadline: 3 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Backcountry our mission is to connect people to their passions. Our five online storesBackcountry Level Nine Sports Competitive CyclistMotoSport andSteepandCheapaimto supply our customers with the gear knowledge and inspiration necessary to get out there and chase down lifes greatest moments. We do this by providing the biggest and best assortment of premium outdoor productsa superiorshopping experience personalized Gearheadexpertise lightning-fast andaccuratefulfillment and inspirational informative and community-centered content.

The ideal candidate should have a passion for outdoor activities andpossessexcellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiasticSeasonalRetailGearhead (Sales Associate)to join our retail teamfor the holiday season (expected employment from November through February). The successful candidate willbe responsible forproviding exceptional customer service generating sales and helping customers find the right outdoor gear and apparel for their needs.

Holiday Availability:Must be able to work two of the three major winter holidays (Thanksgiving/Black Friday Christmas New Years Eve/New Years Day).

What you get to do every day:

Greet and assist customers with their purchases
Provide product information advice and recommendations to customers
Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently
Maintain a clean and organized store environment
Manage inventory levels and restock merchandise
Participate in company-wide promotions and marketing campaigns
Collaborate with the marketing and buying teams to ensure product offerings align with customer needs
Continuously strive to improve customer satisfaction and exceed sales targets
Develop and maintain knowledge of products industry trends and competitors
Specialized knowledge in skiing snowboarding biking climbing fly fishing or other outdoor sport preferred
Outdoor industry and retail experience nice to have
Perform other duties as assigned by the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager

What you bring to the role:

High school diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework preferred
Previous retail sales experience preferred
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
Flexibility to work weekends holidays and evenings especially during the November through February seasonal period
Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and point-of-sale systems
Passion for outdoor activities and knowledge of outdoor gear and apparel

Physical Requirements:

Ability to communicate verbally and work cooperatively with associates and customers
Ability to remain standing for up to 5 hours at a time
Ability to move about the store coaching and directing associates; selling to customers and retrieving merchandise from stockroom or sales floor
Ability to grab reach push pull bend stoop kneel and crouch to retrieve and replenish merchandise from stockroom or sales floor
Ability to lift and/or move merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to ascend/descend ladders to retrieve and/or move merchandise
Ability to operate a computer POS system keyboards merchandise scanners and mouse to accomplish work
Must have a flexible schedule including availability for nights weekends and holidays
Regular and predictable attendance

$21.30 - $22.30 an hour

CSC Generation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation during the application process contact emailprotected.

Employment is contingent on a background check including verification of prior employment dates.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

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