Retail Guide (Retail Sales Associate) Entry-Level Job Type:
Part-Time, Non-Exempt Cotopaxi Store - Boston, MA About Cotopaxi:
We make adventure travel gear to empower people to see the world and make it better. Through the Cotopaxi Foundation, we dedicate 1% of our revenue to nonprofits that fight poverty and support communities in need. So far, we’ve helped more than 4.25 million people experiencing extreme poverty - and we’re just getting started. Whether you’re working from a retail shop, our Salt Lake City HQ, your home, or your van in the woods, you’ll find connection, collaboration, and a shared drive to make a difference.
This isn’t your average retail channel. Our brick & mortar stores are hubs for connection, inspiration, and adventure. We view profit as a byproduct of good conversation where every guest interaction is a chance to create meaningful connections and experiences that are more personal, inclusive, and impactful. Whether you’re kitting someone out for their first outdoor adventure or outfitting a regular with our newest gear, you thrive off of creating fireside moments. As a Retail Guide, they/she/he will create memorable moments for all who stop through our doors! Your focus will be guiding customers sharing your product knowledge and experiences to help support them on their next adventure – big or small. You’ll chat backpacks, jackets, adventure and impact all while sharing our Do Good mission. We look to inspire others and you’ll help create a high-impact and vibrant store experience – inspiring others to become fans of the brand. If you're excited by our mission, energized by people, and excited to help build something meaningful in Boston we hope you’ll apply. Say hello, share your experience, and offer your help and expertise. Educate guests on products, experiences, local highlights as well as our mission and impact. Be an ambassador living Cotopaxi’s values of People, Innovation, and Adventure. Operations and Impact Restock and destock products keeping the store spruced and ready for our guests. Be ready for our guests – open the store on time (and close the store down at the end of the day). Manage the point of sale system making sure customers leave supported and satisfied. Play an active role in creating a store culture that’s uplifting, collaborative, and fun.
18 years or older. ~ Experience in retail or similar high-passed environments is a plus. ~ A humanitarian at heart, and someone who believes in our Do Good mission. ~ Flexibility – Ability to work varying hours to support the team – at least 2 weekdays and 1 weekend. ~ Can happily work throughout the holiday season (including the Friday after Thanksgiving). ~ We prioritize wages and benefits and always keep the employee experience in mind as we work to create a quality work-life balance for everyone. The hourly rate for this position is $21.00 . In The Wild Days: Two team building moments for the store to recharge and reconnect together.
Live the brand you love with 60% off Cotopaxi products. Kit yourself out with the help of additional outdoor brand discounts to support any adventure. Stay connected no matter your location or department through regular virtual/in-person celebrations. Cotopaxi is proud to be a brand that celebrates every person for who they are and what they bring to the table. You don’t have to come from the outdoor industry to make an impact with us. So tell us your story - how your journey has shaped you and how you’d like to help Cotopaxi Do Good.