Store - Huck's Sales Associate 2167*

About the role

This is so much more than just a job! Come join a company where you have an opportunity to be an owner. We are a 100% Employee-Owned Company. It takes a special person to be an Associate with Huck's. Our standards for customer service and store cleanliness are extremely high. All our Associates are expected to give our customers fast, friendly service at all times. Our golden rule: "The customer is the most important person in all our stores."

Job Purpose: Every Huck's Market Sales Associate is responsible for the proper and efficient operation of their shift, within company policy, to ensure that the shift contributes to the profitability of the store.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service: Greets all customers promptly (including gasoline intercom) and provides courteous service adhering to all Best In Class standards; ensures store appearance reflects company expectations and standards; ensures the store is open and ready for business during all hours; handles all customer conflicts using the MAKE IT RIGHT method.
• General Job Duties: Committed to Vision/Mission Statement (T.H.A.N.K.S); performs specific tasks as assigned by the Store Manager; follows all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances pertaining to store operation; follows the work schedule as posted unless a change is arranged with Store Manager; operates shift within company guidelines and policies; ensures Store Manager is made aware of all sales, cash, or operating discrepancies; actively participates in all Company contests; uses suggestive sales at all times.
• Accounting: Completes a shift checklist according to company policy; properly records all hours worked on the workstation; rings all sales on the sales register with no exception; accurately records all voids, refunds, and price overrides.
• Human Resources: Advises Store Manager of any personnel situations or policy violations having an adverse effect on store operating performance; treats all co-workers and customers with dignity and respect; records hours worked in the workstation; complies with the Company Responsible Retailing policy.
• Security: Ensures all cash handling procedures are followed; ensures a safe shopping and working environment; ensures all company assets are protected, including cash and merchandise; ensures vendor check-in procedures are followed per company policy; ensures cash is only kept in the safe and the register; follows company policy regarding excessive cash in registers, change funds, and safe security as directed by the Store Manager; follows company policy regarding not allowing another associate to operate their cash drawer; follows company shift change procedures as per company policy.
• Merchandising: Keeps coolers, drink boxes, store shelves, and displays fully stocked and fronted at all times; properly cleans and maintains equipment and readies high-margin products such as coffee, fountain drinks, etc. as directed by the Store Manager; uses correct pricing as listed on the DSD or grocery book for all merchandise; uses suggestive selling techniques as directed by the Store Manager.
• Maintenance: Keeps store floors clean at all times, with specific responsibilities assigned by the Store Manager; checks refrigeration equipment for proper performance and temperatures a minimum of once per shift; cleans windows, floors, shelving, counters, gas pumps, and parking lot to ensure they remain clean at all times; follows all items on the shift duty checklist; immediately advises the Store Manager of any maintenance problems.
• Safety: Ensures ladders are properly used; ensures lifting procedures are followed per company policy; ensures wet floor signs are used per company policy; reports accidents promptly to the Store Manager and corporate office.
• Huck's Bucks Loyalty App: Actively promotes the Huck's Bucks Loyalty app to customers; communicates benefits of signing up and using the app; monitors transactions for potential misuse of points or discounts; assists customers on how to sign up and use the app for discounts and redemption.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurances
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• 401K with match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development within a growing company
• Employee discounts for food and fuel