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Sales Associate (Full Time and Part Time)


Summary: 
We are looking for great sales people to engage with our patrons and community! We value individuals who can work as part of a team, as well as take initiative when needed to best serve our valued customers. We train all our sales staff to be knowledgeable about the bikes and accessories we sell, as well as general bike maintenance best practices, and local cycling routes, trails, and events. We believe that working with our awesome staff and customer base is a perk in and of itself, but let’s be honest, we also all enjoy the sweet discount on bikes and accessories which all employees are eligible for. If you are passionate about cycling and serving the cycling community, and you’re interested in finding a work home with a growing team of great people, then we’d love to have you join our crew at Blue Ridge Cyclery!


Primary responsibilities:

  • Interact with customers and provide exemplary customer service; educate customers about bicycles, bicycle accessories and clothing, and any other cycling-related products offered by Blue Ridge Cyclery
  • Complete any required training programs which involves in-store training as well as at-home internet-based training
  • Learn and perform bike sizing and initial position set-up for all makes and models BRC carries
  • Assist in the daily operations of the store, including restocking, cleaning, organizing and merchandising
  • Be willing to learn from your coworkers and share knowledge regarding new products and events with customers and new coworkers
  • Perform other tasks assigned by your store manager.
  • Learn, understand and adhere to Company policy, procedures, and standards included but not limited to Blue Ridge Cyclery’s Policies and Procedures Manual
  • The Sales Associate position is a part time or full time position; you will work up to 40 hours or more per week depending on the season, while in the off-season, your role may require a less than 40-hour work week. You will need to have the ability to work some evenings and weekends.


The ideal candidate is:

  • Passionate about cycling as well as promoting the benefits of a cycling lifestyle and culture. You do not necessarily need to have prior sales or bicycle retail experience, but you must be willing to learn about bicycles, cycling accessories, and cycling culture.
  • Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and by reading and writing
  • Comfortable working as part of a sales team where sales performance is consistently measured
  • Able to embrace the concept of serving the cycling public, our customer, your customer, and providing an exceptional retail experience
  • Capable of and willing to lift and carry 40 lbs on a regular basis, including from ladders and overhead areas when necessary
  • Motivated, and able to work both independently and as a member of a team, and is familiar with the local area cycling and culture.



Why BRC

Blue Ridge Cyclery was founded in 2010 in Charlottesville, Virginia in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Owners Shawn and Jenny Tevendale share a love of cycling and wanted to create a shop that was accessible to all levels of riding.  

Proudly offering a wide variety of high-quality bicycles and accessories to suit a range of cycling types and cyclist experience. BRC also provides expert mechanical service to keep bikes on the roads and trails as long as possible and is deeply committed to supporting and nurturing the local cycling community. 

BRC is one of the fastest growing bike shops in Virginia with locations in Charlottesville, Warrenton, and Richmond. BRC is proud to offer their full-time employees (36 hours or more) competitive pay, paid time off, volunteer pay, retirement, and health and dental insurance. Shawn and Jenny, along with the whole BRC crew, foster a culture that values family, community and enjoying the great outdoors.