Retail Sales Associate

WILD BILLS TOBACCO STAFFING LLC • Vermilion, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Wild Bill’s Tobacco is hiring a Retail Sales Associate to provide customer service and support the operation of a retail store. The role includes assisting customers, building relationships, recommending products, meeting sales goals, maintaining product knowledge, and supporting marketing efforts. Associates help maintain the store and its back-room and restroom areas, follow company policies and procedures, and handle paperwork and transactions accurately. The position may require travel within a 15-mile radius of the home store for shift coverage. Associates work shifts ranging from 4 to 12 hours standing on the sales floor and may open and close the store.

Requirements

• High school completion or equivalent.
• 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.
• Ability to work shifts ranging from 4 to 12 hours 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 to meet their needs.
• Meet or exceed sales goals.
• Participate in opportunities to gain 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 according to operations control standards.
• Complete paperwork and transactions accurately according to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain the appearance of the store, back room, restrooms, and individual work area.
• Make customers’ experiences comfortable and simple while meeting their needs.
• Assist with other tasks, duties, or projects as 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