Retail Sales Associate

A little about us: Backcountry North was founded in 1978 in downtown Traverse City. We are a fun loving group of like-minded individuals that value our culture, community, the environment and being outdoors. We love Northern Michigan, paddling before work and hiking after. We work hard, play hard, and are passionate about sharing all that we know with those who come in seeking adventure.

Job requirements include - but are not limited to - extensive product training, greeting/engaging with customers, giving detailed sales presentations, preparing merchandise for the sales floor, restocking inventory and performing computer sales transactions. This sales position is available for part-time or full-time, *year-round* employment, with a minimum of three shifts a week. Team members would be scheduled at both store locations, and weekend availability is a must.

Ideal applicants are passionate team-minded individuals who love the outdoors, and are genuinely excited/curious about the outdoor industry. We are seeking individuals who enjoy finding solutions to customer needs, who are not afraid to take initiative, and who have a desire to learn extensively about the technical (and non-technical) aspects of the great products we sell, and the outdoor activities we participate in. Previous sales or outdoor industry experience is a plus.

Benefits include a selection of demo gear items for employee use, deep employee discounts, flexible scheduling, health insurance benefits for full-time team members, and retirement contributions after 2 years of employment. Starting wage varies based on experience.

If Backcountry North sounds like an organization you’d like to be a part of, we would love to hear from you! Please send us a resume along with a little bit about yourself, your favorite outdoor activities, and why you think you’d be a great addition to our team here at Backcountry North.