Retail Sales Associate - Elmhurst

The Fruitful Yield•Elmhurst, IL

About The Position

The Retail Sales Associate sells health and natural food products to customers at Fruitful Yield and provides customer service. The role includes assisting customers with merchandise selection and location, operating the point-of-sale system, processing payments, stocking and displaying merchandise, and maintaining inventory. The associate also helps keep the store clean and complies with safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements.

Responsibilities

Greet customers on the sales floor, determine what merchandise they want, and help them locate products.
Display merchandise and suggest selections that meet customers’ needs, emphasizing product quality and utility.
Operate the POS system as a cashier; prepare sales slips or contracts, receive payment or obtain credit authorization, and bag merchandise.
Record out-of-stock items and special customer needs in notes or order books.
Display new merchandise and stock shelves neatly by product type, brand, and size.
Rotate stock and check for outdated goods.
Prepare and maintain stock inventories.
Count, sort, or weigh incoming products to verify deliveries against requisitions or invoices.
Inspect stock for specification compliance and damage or infestation.
Compile reports on inventory adjustments, stock records, spoilage or damage, location changes, and refused shipments.
Determine appropriate storage, identification, and stock locations, considering relevant storage conditions and space or load limits.
Store items in appropriate locations according to identifying information such as style, size, or material type.
Help maintain a clean store, including sweeping, mopping, washing windows, and cleaning restrooms.
Comply with safety and GMP requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.