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Seasonal Retail Gearhead / Sales Associate - Part Time (Backcountry)

CSC Generation· Backcountry Stores – Palo Alto, CA
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Palo Alto, CA$18.7/hr - $20/hrSeasonal - Part TimePosted 11mo ago

About the role

Seasonal - Part Time Gearhead (Sales Associate) at Backcountry Palo Alto for the holiday season (November through February), focused on providing exceptional customer service, sales, and guidance on outdoor gear and apparel.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

  • 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

Skills

Required:Customer serviceSales and upsellingProduct knowledgeCommunicationBasic computer / POS skills
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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CSC Generation is the AI-native retail holding company. We modernize iconic brands with data, automation and our Genesis platform to build the future of Commerce AGI.

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