Apply Now: Seasonal Backcountry Gearhead ($17.50/hr.)

This is a fantastic, simple entry-level opportunity for a Seasonal Backcountry Gearhead ($17.50/hr.)! This position is based in Remote and we are looking to fill it quickly. This position requires a strong and diverse skillset in relevant areas to drive success. A salary of a competitive salary is offered, reflecting your skills and experience.

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We are unable to consider candidates that reside in the following states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New... Mexico, New York State, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Washington State
START DATES & TRAINING DATES: We have one upcoming start date available. Training is, of course, paid and you will train from home. We provide all equipment for training and for the job.

Class #4

Position Start Date: Monday, November 4thTraining Dates: November 4th - November 15thTraining Days: Monday - Friday for two weeks, you cannot miss any trainingTraining Times: 9am - 5pm (Mountain Time Zone)

SHIFT INFO: One 8-hour shift per weekend required. Schedule changes weekly, no set schedules.

PAY: $17.50 per hour

PERKS: We use the gear we sell! As a Gearhead, you'll receive an employee discount to help fuel your passion for the outdoors along with other industry perks

LOCATION: Work from home, wired internet required, this is not a role you can work from a van or on trips. If you are in the SLC area and prefer to work in an office, you are welcome to work at our Gearhead Operations

SEASONAL POSITION INFORMATION: This is a seasonal position, the length of seasonal employment is dependent on business demand and typically runs 3-6 months, however, a minimum timeframe cannot be guaranteed. Yes! We do often convert our high performing seasonal gearheads to regular status, these decisions are based on business demands and your performance. Seasonal positions are not eligible for benefits; however, you do get to participate in our employee discount perk and it is a good one!

JOB OVERVIEW:

Backcountry is seeking enthusiastic people excited about the outdoor industry! Geek out with customers via phone or chat all day/night by sharing your insane, expert, gear knowledge. In addition to providing smashing service, you’ll increase Backcountry’s profit margin growth by suggesting the coolest add-on items that complement the customers’ purchase. Gearhead Operations focuses on making sure we have the answer to everything our customers might possibly want to know before they even think of the question. We gain skills in different outdoor sports like climbing, skiing, snowboarding, and more by attending work and vendor-sponsored workshops to continually advance our gear knowledge. We value and reward hard work, gear passion, and a get-it-done attitude. At Gearhead Operations we are obsessed with creating loyal, repeat customers through our incredible service. This is a great opportunity to work in the outdoor industry!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Handle customer contacts which involve answering gear questions, placing orders and account help through online chat, phone, email and SMS
Help customers choose the best gear for their needs and enter orders directly into our system
Assist customers with navigating our web sites, including product filters, policy pages and other self-service features
Recommend add-on items and relevant services to ensure an excellent outdoor experience for our customers
Represent Backcountry’s core values through caring intensely about our customers, encouraging outdoor participation and inspiring others
Solve all problems with a customer-first mentality and out of the box thinking when required
Answer inbound calls and online chats
Make outbound calls
Solve problems, and answer questions about orders, returns, shipping, and order statusÂ
Work alongside a motivated and fun team full of outdoor enthusiasts that are passionate about the outdoors Â
Build your product knowledge through training to assist customers with their outdoor gear questions

QUALIFICATIONS:

A passion and craving for getting outside and sharing your experiences with our customers Â
Must be able to multitask, prioritize and think on your feet Â
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of six months customer service/sales experience in any industry is preferred
Solid skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Exchange etc.)
Strong Communication skills (Verbal and Written)
Strong ability to multitask
Proactive mindset and creative problem-solving skills
Strong Time Management ability
Ability to type 30+ WPM
Ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with customers
Ability to use active listening to identify customer needs, concerns, and complaints
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written required
Able to work efficiently and effectively within multiple channels of inquiries
Basic computer operating skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, VISUAL ACUITY & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Keyboarding: Entering text or data into a computer or other machine by means of a traditional keyboard Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word to impart oral information to clients or the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly Hearing Requirements: The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (in person speech, telephone, other remote speech) Near Visual Acuity: Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., reading small print), including use of computers #LI-JH1 Apply Job!

 

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