Sales Associate - Part Time Seasonal
Posted Mar 20, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you gave someone great hospitality. What made it stand out?
What they are checking: Whether they naturally go beyond the basics, which Trek treats as central to the job.
Sales associates have sales targets. How do you feel about working toward a number?
What they are checking: Whether they are comfortable with goals and see them as a way to serve more riders.
How would you use role-playing or feedback in daily huddles to get better at sales?
What they are checking: Whether they are coachable and open to practicing in front of coworkers.
Why do you want to help get more people on bikes?
What they are checking: Whether they connect with Trek's mission rather than just wanting any retail job.
What would you do
A customer walks in and says they want to start riding but have no idea what bike to get. How do you guide them?
What they are checking: Whether they ask questions about goals and riding style before recommending, which is the heart of guided selling.
A customer is choosing between two bikes at different prices. How do you help them decide without being pushy?
What they are checking: Whether they help customers find the right fit rather than simply upselling.
A customer comes back upset that their new bike's shifting isn't working right. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they own the problem and connect the customer with service quickly and kindly.
This is a part-time seasonal role. What's your availability during the busy spring and summer?
What they are checking: Whether they can work the peak schedule a seasonal bike shop depends on.
About the work
What do you know about bikes right now, and how would you learn more about components and technology?
What they are checking: Whether they are curious and willing to learn, even if they aren't experts yet.
What would you suggest to someone who just bought a bike so they have a great first ride?
What they are checking: Whether they think about the full experience, like fit, helmet and basic maintenance.
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