Sales Associate

Family Express • Michigan City, IN

194d

About The Position

The Sales Associate is a position that effectively and professionally interacts and builds relationships with our customers. The general purpose of this role is to provide our customers with total satisfaction, serve the community through volunteerism, and produce a return on assets which will assure the future prosperity of our employees and the company. The Sales Associate acts as an ambassador of our 'Living Brand' by building relationships with our customers.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must pass all competency tests
• Must have at least a High School diploma or equivalent
• Reliable transportation
• Must be able to travel daily between all Family Express locations or other non-Family Express locations when necessary
• Situational Awareness
• Strong customer orientation
• Time management, multitasking, productivity, and a sense of urgency
• Excellent interpersonal and highly effective communication skills
• Commitment to company mission and values
• Basic mathematical & computer proficiency
• Constructively deals with conflict
• Adaptability, flexibility, and receptive to change
• Problem analysis and resolution at functional and strategic level
• Effective decision making based on sound judgment and reasoning
• Ability to read, write, and understand English

Nice To Haves

• 2-4 year college degree
• Previous retail experience

Responsibilities

• Meets and exceeds expectations of the Family Express culture including building relationships, promoting the Living Brand, and serves as a product brand advocate as outlined in the Culture Audit expectations
• Complete all daily, weekly, monthly accounting, banking, and auditing functions using Company approved accounting procedures
• Effectively operates and maintains approved store equipment
• Ensure proper safety, maintenance, cleanliness, and image standards are maintained for the entire store through store image reviews, proper merchandising, safety audits, and proper use of the daily and weekly shift duties lists
• Assists store manager with recruiting quality applicants
• Ensures store security and safety for all customers and employees. Promptly reports any incident
• Assists Store Manager by maximizing sales and gross profit dollars by responsible and profitable marketing of merchandise and proper product availability and display
• Execute merchandising plans utilizing proper merchandising techniques to ensure products are effectively displayed and promoted in-store
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees