Retail Sales Associate

WILD BILLS TOBACCO STAFFING LLC • South Lyon, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Wild Bill’s Tobacco is hiring a Retail Sales Associate to provide customer service and support sales in a tobacco and vape retail store. The role involves assisting customers, recommending products, meeting sales goals, maintaining the store, and supporting daily operations. Associates may travel within a 15-mile radius of their home store to provide shift coverage. Shifts may range from 4 to 12 hours spent standing on the sales floor.

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, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Flexible scheduling availability.
• Ability to work shifts ranging from 4 to 12 hours while standing on the sales floor.
• Ability to twist, bend, squat, lift, and reach overhead.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

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.
• Meet or exceed sales goals.
• Participate in opportunities to gain product knowledge.
• Promote the brand inside and outside the store to solicit new business.
• Assist with retail store functions in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Keep the store 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 according to operations control standards.
• Complete accurate paperwork and transactions according to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain the appearance of the store, back room, restrooms, and individual work area.
• Create a comfortable and simple customer experience that builds confidence and meets customer 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