Divers Direct is seeking an energetic, passionate, customer-focused individual to join our team. Life's too short to work at a job you don't love! If you have a passion for the ocean, watersports and adventure, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Divers Direct offers a fun work environment and generous benefits package, including: bonus opportunities, sales contests, employee discounts, holiday pay, and a 401k plan with a company match. What are you waiting for? Apply online today!
About Us
Divers Direct has been family owned and operated for over 35 years.
We are your local dive shop with 4 clean, fully stocked stores throughout Florida, plus a store on the web for your convenience. As the world's largest dive gear retailer, we have the widest selection of equipment for all your diving needs. But you don’t have to be a SCUBA diver to find something you’ll love at Divers Direct---we love all water sports. With freediving, spearfishing gear, underwater cameras, jewelry, beachwear, snorkeling gear and more, we have everything you need to complete a full day on the water.
Compensation and Benefits Package
Divers Direct offers a fulfilling and fun work environment, competitive pay, and fantastic benefits. We offer employee discounts on merchandise; holiday pay; monthly bonus opportunities; 401(k) retirement plan with company match; and additional sales incentives.
Job Description:
The sales associate is responsible for generating sales of destination, enhancement, and lifestyle products by providing superior customer service and customer education; participating in all activities related to the ongoing operation and maintenance of a retail environment.
Duties / Essential Functions:
- Generate sales of all product categories
- Maintain updated product knowledge and respond to customer inquiries
- Stock and replenish merchandise
- Coordinate product exchange and transfers
- Stamp, mark or tag price on merchandise
- Arrange displays to promote sales
- Complete sales transactions and maintain proper cash accountabilities
- Assist in cleaning and maintaining the orderly appearance of the store
- Fill tanks and conduct inspections following company sponsored VIP training
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and practices
- Other tasks as assigned by the General Manager or designee
Qualifications:
- Previous Customer Service experience; six (6) months sales or related experience preferred
- Certified Scuba Diver or Dive Instructor highly desirable. If not currently certified, must complete at least the academic requirements of a scuba course within the first 90 days of employment
- A combination of education, certifications, and work experience may be qualifying
- Overall understanding of personal computer operations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be willing and able to work in a collaborative setting with a diverse group of internal and external customers and vendors
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule as dictated by retail needs
Physical Requirements:
- Position requires employee to work on his/her feet 100% of the time
- Ability to bend and squat
- Ability to life/carry 40+ pounds on a regular basis
- Ability to climb ladders
- Ability to access all areas of the store
- Ability to read, write, count, and do basic arithmetic
NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS CONCERNING THE COMPANY DRUG FREE WORKPLACE PROGRAM
This company is a drug free workplace that complies with the State of Florida Drug Free Workplace Act and testing procedures. All new hires must test negative on a pre-employment drug test in order to be employed by this company. The pre-employment drug test will test for the following 9 substances:
Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, Methadone, Methaqualone, Opiates, Phencyclidine (PCP) and Propoxyphene.
Employees will be subject to additional drug and/or alcohol testing in the situations that are outlined in the company drug free workplace company policy. Additional substances may also be tested for in the situations that are outlined in the company policy. These additional substances are also outlined in the company policy.
Divers Direct provided the following inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.'
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Work Location:
Work Remotely
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
Application Question(s):
- Are you a scuba diver, freediver, or snorkeler? Please describe your level of interest in watersports.
- Tell us briefly about yourself, your ambitions, and why you would be a great fit for Divers Direct.
Experience:
- retail sales, customer service or related: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
