Floral Sales Associate

Weis Markets•Reading, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of it's associates and communities? That's WEIS! This position is responsible for keeping the floral department well stocked and appealing to meet customer demand, creating arrangements, and ensuring product freshness and proper pricing. The associate will also be responsible for general sanitation in the department, minimizing loss, and cooperating with co-workers and supervisors to ensure the smooth function of the department and store. Training is provided for specific duties such as operating power jacks and baling cardboard. The company is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and recognizes associates as the backbone of the company, offering growth and endless career opportunities.

Requirements

Completed or working towards a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

Keeps floral department well stocked and appealing to meet customer demand.
Smiles and greets customers.
Discusses customers’ needs, makes suggestions, handles special requests and resolves customer concerns in a prompt and courteous manner.
Sets up displays and ensures that floral product is always fresh and in saleable condition with correct pricing and signage.
Handles spoiled or damaged product according to company procedures and standards.
Creates arrangements on the sales floor to attract customers.
Follows company guidelines for merchandising product such as advertised items and utilizes incremental displays to drive sales.
Responsible for general sanitation in the department.
Follows cleaning schedules and department guidelines to ensure that work areas, counters, display cases, etc. are well maintained, clean and meet all health and OSHA requirements.
Disposes of trash properly.
Reviews orders of product and supplies.
Minimizes loss by inspecting product upon delivery and maintaining proper refrigeration.
Reports any shortages or overages to management.
May assist with receiving, unloading, checking-in, breaking-down, and storing deliveries through operation of power jack or hand jack if properly trained.
May assist with baling cardboard or other related duties if properly trained.
Ensures smooth function of department and store by cooperating with co-workers and supervisors.
Responsible to continuously improve job performance.
Responsible for utilization of all company provided Personal Protected Equipment (PPE).
May also be called upon to assist in other departments.