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Retail Sales Associate, University Village

Brooks Running· Sales – Retail
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Seattle, WA$21.3/hr - $27.69/hrPart-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Part-time on-site retail role delivering premium shopping experiences, product education, and store support at Brooks Running in University Village, Seattle.

Responsibilities

  • Create a welcoming, inclusive, energetic, and fun environment that elevates the Brooks brand; from greeting to checkout.
  • Deliver premium personalized customer service through active listening, behavioral awareness, storytelling, and expert product education for customers of all athletic abilities.
  • Develop a strong understanding of runners and those aspiring to be active, to build authentic relationships with our customers.
  • Guide customers in selecting the right footwear, apparel, and accessories; support fitting and gait analysis service as trained.
  • Recognize appropriate opportunities to understand and solve for secondary customer needs.
  • Stay up to date on all product technologies, features, and benefits.
  • Be a fit expert by becoming proficient in the Brooks fit process for footwear, apparel, and bras.
  • Maintain readiness through daily merchandising, cleaning (including floors, bathrooms, etc.), organization, and sales floor stock replenishment.
  • Participate in inventory processes, including receiving, counting, and stocking back-of-house inventory.
  • Accurately perform POS transactions.
  • Support store events and activations as needed.
  • Communicate effectively with store leadership and teammates to support store goals.
  • Demonstrate regular, dependable attendance and contribute to a positive team culture.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by store leadership.

Qualifications

  • 1+ years of relevant retail experience preferred
  • Availability to work two to three shifts a week, including evenings and weekends
  • Moderate computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new computer programs
  • Accurate POS and inventory counting abilities
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods
  • Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and build trust resulting in effective working relationships across the company and with customers
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating effective listening through concise, clear verbal and written communication
  • Keen attention to detail in executing tasks while understanding broader store and business needs
  • Passionate participation in Brooks’ sports activities a plus, overridden by the ability to understand and empathize with the runner in order to develop loyal, engaging relationships with our customers and the Brooks community
  • Embraces and lives the Brooks values!

Skills

Required:Customer serviceCommunicationPOS system

Benefits

  • Robust benefits package including 401K Savings Plan and match, and transportation assistance
  • Annual bonus potential based on company performance
  • Three paid holidays and paid sick leave; PTO for part-time employees working >20 hours/week and parental leave
  • Product discounts and giveaways, employee recognition, and fitness discounts
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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