P/T Retail Store Associate - Gurnee Mills, 6229, Gurnee, IL 1

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adidas is hiring a part-time Store Associate at Gurnee Mills in Gurnee, IL, for a team that values creativity, confidence, and collaboration. They want creators who connect with customers, thrive on teamwork, and represent adidas. The role is part-time with hours that vary by business needs and must include evenings and weekends; you must be 16 or older with a HS diploma or GED, and 3 to 6 months retail experience is preferred. You should have basic numeracy and literacy, and be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds. To apply, show customer connection and teamwork aligned with adidas values, highlight flexibility and reliability. E-Verify and incentives apply.

At adidas we have been challenging the status quo for over 70 years and we’re not done yet. 

We are calling all Store Associates who don’t accept what “was” or what “is,” but those who want to create what will be, and who share our desire to make a difference.  We believe sport has the power to change lives.  To bring this mission to life we foster a culture centered on creativity, confidence, and collaboration, and while we will never rest on our laurels, we are humbled that this has allowed us to be recognized as one of the “world’s most attractive employers.” 

We also understand that the future runs on diverse and fresh perspectives.  True to this spirit, we believe in assembling talented teams from far and wide and unite by a common goal: to change the world through sport.  

We could list tired, old bullet points about Store Associate tasks but we’re confident you already know that. Here’s a bit about the kind of Store Associates we are looking for: 

Creators – If you want to build a tomorrow better than the day that came before, you’re a creator.  Creators find inspiration in unlikely places, look at the world in their own unique way, are confident and have an uncanny ability to connect dots that others just don’t see. 

Confidence – Use your retail experience to exceed customer expectations.  Create an emotional connection with every customer by being a passionate and enthusiastic adidas Brand ambassador.  

Collaborator – You thrive on building relationships and working with your team to achieve a common goal: to be the best sports company in the world. 

Ready to apply? Here’s what you need to know: 

• Availability must be flexible and include evenings and weekends. 

• Hours are part time and will vary based on business needs. 

• You must have or be pursuing a high school diploma or general education degree (GED). 

• Three to six month’s experience working in a retail environment preferred. 

• Basic numeracy, literacy, and verbal communication skills required. 

• Must be 16 years of age or older. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and operate a Brannock device. 

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. 

Why adidas?  

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best.  We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities. 

• adidas offers Part-Time employees working between 20-29 hours per week a robust and progressive medical plan, including HSA (Health Savings Account) prescription drug coverage and fertility support. adidas offers Part-Time employees working less than 20 hours per week receive discounts for prescription drug coverage and vision services. Once eligibility criteria is met, employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan, Stock Purchase Plan with employer match and for education assistance.   

• Employees are eligible to earn monthly and quarterly incentives.  

• Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount 1 hour per every 30 hours worked. Part-time employees receive premium pay when working on one of the seven retail designated holidays.  
• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English. 

adidas participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.