PT Retail Sales Associate

About the role

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Responsibilities

• Ensure all customers have an impeccable CHEF’STORE experience by developing and maximizing relationships with the store’s customers.
• Utilize all tools and skills learned in the CHEF’STORE Way training and model the behavior in the store.
• Perform sales and cash functions in the POS in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Perform cart-to-cart transfer of all products at checkout, including a visual inspection to look for product tampering.
• Perform duties as receipt checker; verifying cart content vs. purchases, as customers leave the store.
• Perform store opening and/or closing functions at the front end based on assigned shift.
• Ensure a continuing focus on increasing sales and managing shrinkage.
• Absorb and utilize customer feedback to improve the shopping experience.
• Assist in receiving inventory shipments and maintaining and stocking shelves in a neat and orderly fashion while also ensuring proper rotation and product quality audits.
• Report any low stock levels to store management.
• Ensure all merchandise is properly labeled.
• Replenish sales floor daily by down stocking freight from top stock.
• Ensure that the oldest product is brought down first and stocked in accordance with FIFO.
• Reach trucks and pallet jacks will be used in the movement of product and stocking.
• Utilize computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel, and proprietary software as needed.
• Ensure all products are easily accessible, visually appealing, and constantly available.
• Assist with price changes as directed by the Pricing Lead and Store Management.
• Assist in the opening and closing duties of the store.
• Participate in the inventory and cycle count process as needed.
• Customer Courtesy: Ensure that the facility is well maintained and is a safe environment for staff and customers by following safety policies and practices.
• Notify store management of any safety issues in the store, correct if possible.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the sales floor, front end, and restrooms.
• Utilize cleaning equipment to assist in these duties.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the parking lot and store entry area.
• Gather carts from the parking lot and cart corrals and bring them back to the designated area.
• Ensure all are clean and operable.
• In addition to the above duties, you may be responsible for other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required by Store Management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-12 months retail cashier and/or stocking experience required.
• Minimum one year retail selling and/or customer service experience preferred.
• Must possess the desire and the ability to deliver exceptional customer service and the adaptability and willingness to assist other employees in order to get the job done.
• Provide each customer with fast, easy, efficient, and professional service.
• Must demonstrate good, solid common sense and the ability to think logically and possess a basic mathematical aptitude.
• Must be motivated and self-driven with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and work independently or within a team.
• Must be able to work a flexible hourly schedule, including holidays and weekends.
• Must possess basic computer skills, cash handling experience, and proficiency utilizing general office equipment.
• Education High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required.
• Physical Qualifications Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:
• STAND: Continuously
• WALK: Frequently
• DRIVE: Never
• SIT: Occasionally
• LIFT: 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): Frequently
• CLIMB/BALANCE: Frequently
• STOOP/SQUAT: Occasionally
• KNEEL: Occasionally
• BEND: Frequently
• REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: Frequently
• TWIST: Frequently
• GRASP OBJECTS: Frequently
• MANIPULATE OBJECTS: Frequently
• MANUAL DEXTERITY: Occasionally

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of retail operations and procedures.
• Ability to handle cash and make change accurately.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects as needed.

Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html

Pay

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds).

Schedule

This role may also receive overtime compensation.