ABOUT STIO Stio® is a mountain apparel brand that designs, develops and sells beautiful, functional, and innovative apparel infused with the soul of the mountain lifestyle. With headquarters in Jackson, Wyoming (and satellite teams in Salt Lake City, UT and Denver / Boulder, CO) Stio draws inspiration from the surrounding Teton Range and offers products via stio.com and its thirteen Mountain Studio® retail locations in, amongst others, Jackson Hole, WY, Park City, UT, Boulder, CO, Steamboat Springs, CO, Bozeman, MT, Boston, MA and Bend, OR. YOUR ROLE This Stio Mountain Studio™ Sales Associate is responsible for providing an exceptional brand experience with customers at our Mountain Studio™ retail location in Freeport, Maine. Sales Associates are required to deliver an outstanding level of customer service, which includes but is not limited to knowledge of the brand story and product, customer engagement, and selling. Stio Mountain Studio™ Sales Associates are committed to supporting a dynamic, cohesive team that provides a customer experience through connection, top-quality product education, and a passion for our products and company. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Work alongside a team to deliver an exceptional customer experience Team-oriented and able to maintain a positive attitude Multitask while prioritizing the customer experience Utilize point of sale (POS) systems to research products and complete transactions Provide feedback and guidance with the team to align with store, service, and role expectations Oversee and support all opening and closing duties in the absence of Managers Coordinate same-day response needs to scheduling coverage Support on and offsite community events representing the Stio brand YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills required Flexibility to work opening, closing, weekend, holiday season shifts Self-starter proactive with tackling daily tasks, handling customer interactions, and communicating with your managers on a daily basis Commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive space for every person who enters the Mountain Studio Computer proficiency and POS experience required, Microsoft Office Suite skills preferred Email and phone communication skills required High School Diploma or GED preferred THE FINE PRINT $18-$21 hourly, based on experience Part-Time, hourly, non-exempt Must have regular availability for at least 1 weekend day Typical shifts fall within the hours of 9:45 AM - 6:15 PM Employee uniform provided Seasonal gear test allowance Generous employee discount, holiday pay, industry perks, and more Employee Assistance Program Must be able to move around the retail space for 8-10 hours per day Must be able to move items upwards of 50 lbs, occasionally traverse ladders This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, we reserve the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed. Stio is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, veterans & individuals with disabilities.