Retail Sales Associate

WILD BILLS TOBACCO STAFFING LLC • Petoskey, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Wild Bill’s Tobacco is hiring a Retail Sales Associate to provide customer service and support the daily operations of a retail store. The role involves building customer relationships, recommending products, meeting sales goals, maintaining product knowledge, and supporting marketing efforts. Associates work with store management on store operations, including opening and closing, cash handling, inventory counts, deposits, paperwork, and transactions. The position also requires maintaining a clean, well-stocked store and may involve travel within a 15-mile radius of the home store to provide shift coverage.

The role requires standing on the sales floor for shifts ranging from 4 to 12 hours, as well as twisting, bending, squatting, lifting, and reaching overhead. Associates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

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.
• Able to work shifts ranging from 4 to 12 hours while standing on the sales floor.
• Able to twist, bend, squat, lift, and reach overhead.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service, including greeting customers, answering phones, and assessing customer needs.
• Answer questions and resolve customer inquiries and concerns.
• Build relationships with customers and suggest products based on their needs.
• Meet or exceed sales goals.
• Participate in opportunities to develop product knowledge.
• Participate in marketing efforts to solicit new business and promote the brand inside and outside the store.
• Assist with retail store functions in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure the store is clean and well stocked.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Travel within a 15-mile radius of the home store for shift coverage.
• Work with store management to open, close, and operate the retail facility, including cash handling, inventory counts, and deposits.
• Complete accurate paperwork and transactions according to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain the appearance of the store, back room, restrooms, and individual work area.
• Build customers’ confidence by making their experience comfortable and simple while meeting their needs.
• Assist with other tasks, duties, or projects assigned by management.
• Open and close the store, including locking doors and setting the alarm.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time employees after 60 days of employment.
• 401(k) after 90 days of employment.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Discounts on store products.
• Development and growth opportunities.
• Spiffs (commission).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED