Part-Time Sales Associate

About the role

Join a company with deep roots and big opportunities! Since 1926, Kelley's Market has been serving Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin as a family-owned convenience store chain. As an ExxonMobil distributor, we're continuously growing and innovating to meet our customers' needs with new products, services, and technology. We pride ourselves on offering top-quality products underscored with outstanding service—and that starts with our team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Outstanding Customer Service
  • Provide fast, friendly, and courteous service that creates positive shopping experiences
  • Master our point-of-sale systems for smooth transactions, refunds, and register operations
  • Stay current on pricing, promotions, and product locations to help customers and boost sales
• Keep Our Store Looking Great
  • Stock and organize shelves, coolers, freezers, and displays for an appealing sales floor
  • Maintain store cleanliness from sales floor to restrooms to exterior areas including pumps and car wash
  • Work in various conditions including coolers, freezers, and outdoor environments
  • Keep our Kelley’s Café areas fresh with properly maintained equipment
• Handle Daily Operations
  • Complete shift paperwork and assist with cash and safe reconciliation
  • Follow food safety guidelines for all food service items
  • Maintain accurate timekeeping and communicate any concerns to management
• Work as Part of Our Team
  • Collaborate effectively with team members and take direction from leadership
  • Follow all safety and security procedures, including proper cash handling
  • Alert management to operational issues like equipment problems or customer concerns

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Where required by law, the individual may be required to obtain an Operator License to sell alcohol products in select markets
• Ability to provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced retail environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic math skills and the ability to handle cash and operate a point-of-sale (POS) system accurately
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally, and to stand for extended periods

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in a convenience store, gas station, or retail environment
• Experience handling cash and completing shift reports or basic bookkeeping tasks

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
  • The hiring range for this position is $15 to $18 per hour and may be based on education, work experience, knowledge, skills and certifications
  • $3 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift hours (2PM to 7 AM)
  • $3 per hour shift differential for weekend shifts
• Comprehensive Benefits
  • Medical & Dental (BlueCross)
  • Vision (EyeMed)
  • Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D
  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability
  • 401(k) Plan with Annual Matching
• Time Off & Work-Life Balance
  • Vacation Time
  • Personal Time
  • Illinois Paid Leave
  • Six Paid Holidays
• Additional Perks
  • Employee discounts on store products
  • Clean, modern, and well-maintained work environment
  • Opportunities for advancement within our growing organization