Retail Sales Associate

Retail Sales Associate

Company: Fleet Feet Chicago

At Fleet Chicago, we believe Running Changes Everything. With more than 280 stores and a robust e‑commerce site, Fleet Feet is the largest running retailer in the country. Catering to more than runners, we pride ourselves on an inclusive environment. We deliver unmatched service and support to every customer in a high‑spirited, fast‑paced, fun workplace.

As a Retail Sales Associate, you are the heart of our brand. You recommend gear and products that help customers cross their next finish line. You go above and beyond to care for customers and communities, building relationships with customers, vendors, and peers. You listen to customer needs, provide personalized solutions, and outfit them with everything they need. We pride ourselves on putting people first and building a unique experience that no one else offers.

• Available to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Experience in a customer‑facing sales environment preferred
• Deliver the best customer experience by outfitting each customer that walks through the door
• Maintain sales goals set forth by management
• Communicate professionally with customers and team
• Proactive learner and sound decision maker
• Accountable and adaptable
• Passionate, positive, self‑motivated and detail‑oriented
• Does the right thing
• Collaborative and customer‑centric
• Willing to go above and beyond
• Support all Fleet Feet initiatives, activities, and functions

• Paid Time Off & Sick Time Off
• Employee/Vendor Discounts
• Training Program Discounts

• High energy and fun atmosphere
• Training and advancement opportunities within the Fleet Feet brand
• Community involvement and service activities
• Passionate team members

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe having diverse teams in which everyone brings their whole self to Fleet Feet is key to our success. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. That is why we prioritize diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices, our culture, and our engagement with the community. Fleet Feet franchisees operate as independent business owners.

If you apply and are hired at a franchise location, you would be an employee of that franchisee and not an employee of the Fleet Feet Corporation. We have opportunities within both our franchise locations and our Fleet Feet Corporation.

Additional Requirements:

Hours of work for this position may vary based on work schedule. The position requires moving around for periods of 2‑4 hours without a rest break, task sequencing, and using point‑of‑sale computers. Occasional moderate to heavy lifting (10‑25+ lb), bending, reaching overhead may be required. Work environment includes substantial communication with customers, retail environment with product displays and stockroom, potentially slippery surfaces.