Associate Retail Sales Specialist

Job Description

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The Boeing Company is seeking an Associate Retail Sales Specialist to join our team in Everett, WA or Mukilteo, WA .

The Boeing Brand Experiences (BBE) team leads experiential marketing and communications efforts as part of The Boeing Communications function.

As a strategic business operation, BBE operates within a Profit and loss (P&L) model while prioritizing brand engagement and activation.

The primary mission for BBE is to amplify Boeing’s global brand amongst the flying public, local communities, customers, and employees.

We deliver high-quality Boeing branded experiences and merchandise through global, in-person, and digital channels. These channels include Boeing Future of Flight (BFoF), Physical and E-Commerce Retail, Internal Custom Merchandise, The Boeing Recognition Program, Wholesale and Consumer Products and Image Licensing.

We are brand ambassadors and influencers passionate about building and delivering a premium customer experience.

The Boeing Stores retail team supports internal and external sales of Boeing-branded merchandise and other aviation-related products in physical retail locations nationwide.

Our team seeks an energized, passionate, creative, and customer-obsessed Associate Retail Sales Specialist to lead our Flagship store in Everett, WA.

As an Associate Retail Sales Specialist, you will create an in-person connection with customers and stakeholders throughout the country.

The successful candidate will manage daily store operations, execute visual merchandising displays and marketing elements, and meet or exceed sales goals, all while delivering excellent customer service.

Position Responsibilities :

Executes all incoming and outgoing store logistics, including incoming freight, customer shipping, and inventory operations

Processes freight and complete markdowns

Plays a pivotal role in executing strategic business initiatives, working cross-functionally across Boeing Brand Experiences

Supports the Retail Sales Manager in-store hiring, staffing, and team coaching and development

Understands and adheres to visual standards to maximize merchandise presentations and ensures all marketing initiatives are completed

Maintains and supports safety standards in sales locations; communicates safety concerns to store manager

Supports store and company level strategies to reduce shrink; observes and monitors for signs of shrink and advises management of any unusual internal or external activity

Completes all daily cash control requirements, including bank deposits, fund verification, and cash reconciliations; meets all submittal deadlines for financial reporting

Oversees store scheduling and payroll management to meet or exceed goals

Analyzes and reviews sales and inventory reports daily to react quickly to business demands

Provides Retail Sales Manager with productivity updates; identifies and communicates feedback on associate performance

Manages all controllable costs to improve store profitability

Understands and adheres to all company policies and procedures

The position requires some travel within the United States and the capability to work independently. The selected candidate will connect with and maintain customer relationships and focus on engagement, offering superior customer service.

The successful candidate will possess high-level communication with business partners and stakeholders. As well as prioritize and execute against deadlines and adapt to a changing work environment.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) :

High school diploma or higher

3+ years of experience in a retail sales or operations leadership role

Experience in Point-of-Sale platforms

Capability to lift boxes weighing up to 40 pounds

Capability to stand and move (reach, bend, or stoop) to handle products for extended periods of time with only short breaks

Capability to work a flexible schedule to include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional overnights, as needed

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :

2+ years of retail store management experience

Counterpoint POS experience

Previous military or commercial experience in quality and / or operations leadership position

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)

Typical Education / Experience :

Education / experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.

g. Master+1 years' related work experience , 7 years' related work experience, etc.).

Relocation :

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Drug Free Workplace :

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift :

This position is for 1st shift.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range : $59,500 - $80,500

Applications for this position will be accepted until May 31, 2024.

Export Control Requirements : Not an export control position

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military / veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.