why work for WALKABOUT?
Our mission statement: Encourage happiness.
Our motto: Quit your day job!
We're a local, family-owned business that prides ourselves on making Walkabout a great place to work!
Check out our amazing benefits below!
Store Discount
Employee Store Discount
As one of our most used employee benefits, shop year-round with an employee discount, which begins on your first day of work. Not to mention, first access to other deals such as End of Season Sale and more.
Vendor Pro-Deals
Up to 70% off Retail Price
Many of our amazing vendors offer a pro-deal for employees. These deals are often great percentages off retail price or even wholesale price! Some vendors that participate in such programs are Patagonia, Smartwool, Rumpl, Hydro Flask, Ruffwear, KAVU, & more!
In-House Sales Contests
Opportunities to Win Prizes
Throughout the year there are sales contests sponsored by various vendors that result in free gear. An example of what these contests could be is: sell 5 Rumpl blankets in an allotted time period, get 1 blanket free!
Sales Goal Incentives
Monthly Store Credit
Throughout each month, there are store-wide sales goals, which your store's team acheives together. If your store hits level one or level two sales goals, you will receive store credit, AKA Miller Bucks, to spend at the store.
Competitive Hourly Wage
Our Sales Associates start within a competitive hourly wage range compared to other outfitters in the region.
Retirement Plan
Company-Matched Contribution
We have a Simple retirement plan through Edward Jones. Walkabout will match your contribution up to 3% of your base salary.
Store Discount
Employee Store Discount
As one of our most used employee benefits, shop year-round with an employee discount, which begins on your first day of work. Not to mention, first access to other deals such as End of Season Sale and more.
Vendor Pro-Deals
Up to 70% off Retail Price
Many of our amazing vendors offer a pro-deal for employees. These deals are often great percentages off retail price or even wholesale price! Some vendors that participate in such programs are Patagonia, Smartwool, Rumpl, Hydro Flask, Ruffwear, KAVU, & more.
In-House Sales Contests
Opportunities to Win Prizes
Throughout the year there are sales contests sponsored by various vendors that result in free gear. An example of what these contests could be is: sell 5 Rumpl blankets in an allotted time period, get 1 blanket free!
Paid Vacation & Personal Days
One Week Paid Days Off
Vacation/personal days are accumulated per pay period. Each year you are with us, your paid days get increased by one day.
Sales Goal Incentives
Monthly Sales Bonuses
Throughout each month, there are store-wide sales goals, which your store's team acheives together. If your store hits the level one or level two sales goal at the end of the month, you will receive a bonus in your paycheck.
Clothing Allowance
Free Clothing & Shoes
Yes, you get free clothing and shoes every year! You will receive an allowance per season to purchase clothing and footwear to wear in-store.
Paid Holidays
Paid Days Each Year
The paid holidays are Christmas, New Year's Day, Easter, Fourth of July, and Thanksgiving.
Flexible Schedule
Accommodating Schedule
The Store Manager creates the schedule a month at a time. This allows the Assistant Store Manager to request days off, vacation, preferred work-times, etc. The open communication enables flexibility as needed.
Retirement Plan
Company-Matched Contribution
We have a Simple retirement plan through Edward Jones. Walkabout will match your contribution up to 3% of your base salary.
Competitive Hourly Wage
Our Assistant Store Managers start within a competitive hourly wage range compared to other outfitters in the region.
Health Insurance Benefit
Cost Shared
We share the cost of health insurance.
Store Discount
Employee Store Discount
As one of our most used employee benefits, shop year-round with an employee discount, which begins on your first day of work. Not to mention, first access to other deals such as End of Season Sale and more.
Vendor Pro-Deals
Up to 70% off Retail Price
Many of our amazing vendors offer a pro-deal for employees. These deals are often great percentages off retail price or even wholesale price! Some vendors that participate in such programs are Patagonia, Smartwool, Rumpl, Hydro Flask, Ruffwear, KAVU, & more.
In-House Sales Contests
Opportunities to Win Prizes
Throughout the year there are sales contests sponsored by various vendors that result in free gear. An example of what these contests could be is: sell 5 Rumpl blankets in an allotted time period, get 1 blanket free!
Paid Vacation & Personal Days
Two Weeks Paid Days Off
Vacation/personal days are accumulated per pay period. You will receive two weeks of paid vacation/personal days. After you are employed with us for four years, you will receive three weeks.
Sales Goal Incentives
Monthly Sales Bonuses
Throughout each month, there are store-wide sales goals, which your store's team acheives together. If your store hits the level one or level two sales goal at the end of the month, you will receive a bonus in your paycheck.
Clothing Allowance
Free Clothing & Shoes
Yes, you get free clothing and shoes every year! You will receive an allowance per season to purchase clothing and footwear to wear in-store.
Paid Holidays
Paid Days Each Year
The paid holidays are Christmas, New Year's Day, Easter, Fourth of July, and Thanksgiving.
Flexible Schedule
Accommodating Schedule
As the Store Manager, you will create the schedule a month at a time, which means you get priority when scheduling days off, vacation, preferred work-times, etc. Within reason, this allows flexibility when creating the schedule. We are open seven days a week except for a few holidays. You are expected to work at least two weekends a month.
Retirement Plan
Company-Matched Contribution
We have a Simple retirement plan through Edward Jones. Walkabout will match your contribution up to 3% of your base salary.
Competitive Salary
We begin all our Store Managers at a competitive salary compared to other outfitters in the region.
Health Insurance Benefit
Cost Shared
We share the cost of health insurance.