Retail Sales Associate
Wild Bill's Tobacco · Bay City, MI · 2 days ago
SalesFull-time
Wild Bill’s Tobacco is the 2nd largest tobacco and vape chain in the nation, offering a career in a fun and relaxed environment with over 200 locations and 900 employees. We strongly believe in promoting from within.
Responsibilities
- Provide excellent customer service, including greeting, answering phones, and assessing customer needs in a positive manner.
- Answer questions and resolve customer inquiries and concerns.
- Build relationships with customers to suggest products and meet or exceed sales goals.
- Participate in product knowledge training to become the expert.
- Engage in marketing efforts to promote the brand inside and outside the store.
- Assist with all retail store functions in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Ensure a clean, well-stocked store for customers.
- Follow all company policies and procedures, including cash handling, inventory counts, and deposits.
- Travel within a 15-mile radius from the home store for shift coverage.
- Work with store management in opening, closing, and operating the retail facility.
- Complete accurate paperwork and transactions according to company policies.
- Maintain store appearance, back room, restrooms, and individual work area.
- Build customers’ confidence by making their experience comfortable and simple.
- Assist in other tasks, duties, or projects as assigned by management.
- Open and close the store, including locking doors and setting the alarm.
- Work shifts ranging from 4 to 12 hours, primarily standing on the sales floor.
- Perform physical tasks such as twisting, bending, squatting, lifting, and reaching overhead.
- Lift up to 50 lbs.
Requirements
- Completion of high school or equivalent.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Experience in retail environments and customer service.
- Professional, energetic, and positive attitude.
- Excellent written and verbal/interpersonal communication skills.
- Flexible scheduling availability.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (for full-time employees after 60 days of employment).
- Flexible work schedule.
- Discounts on store products.
- Development and growth opportunities.
- Merit increases for full-time employees bi-annually.
- Spiffs (commission).
- Recognition program.