STORE ASSOCIATE FT

CENTRA SOTA COOPERATIVE•Little Falls, MN

5h•$15 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

It is Centra Sota Cooperative’s vision to improve lives and create a more vibrant future for farmers, families, and communities in central Minnesota. We are a people-focused cooperative offering honest and helpful information, innovative products, and exceptional service from a reliable team of experts who care. Position Summary: It is the primary responsibility of the Country Store Associate to sell, distribute and market store products and services.

Requirements

Strong team player with excellent listening and verbal communication skills, inspires trust and respect
Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to interact effectively with staff, customers and the community
Commitment to excellence and high standards in terms of providing outstanding customer service, problem solving and managing difficult situations
Ability to remain flexible in a rapidly changing environment
Resourceful, self-starter with good independent, ethical, decision-making ability
Excellent organizational skills including detail oriented, multi-tasking, planning, and prioritizing
Results-oriented, accurate and thorough with a commitment to accountability
Understands and actively works with basic business concepts (budgets, profit margins and revenue)
Excellent computer skills with the ability to learn key operational computer programs
Must Comply with current driver qualification requirements and our Drug and Alcohol Policy

Nice To Haves

Previous retail experience
Exhibits product knowledge in one or more of the following areas: livestock or equine products, lawn and garden supplies, fencing, pet feeds and supplies or any related knowledge pertaining to our product mix
Experience with AgVance or similar software

Responsibilities

Store inventory, merchandising and stocking
Practice customer-focused selling, add-on selling, closing and other sales generation skills
Provide superior customer service and resolve complaints quickly and appropriately
Know and use all resources necessary to make proper recommendations of products sold
Introduce new products and programs and detail benefits and related product features
Assist with updating prices on products and services
Communicate with appropriate sales staff on prospect opportunities
Ensure inventory accuracy of incoming products and resolving discrepancies
Maintain accurate sales records using POS system, invoicing, sales reports, product receipts and payments
Responsible for cash handling, all opening and closing responsibilities (Varies upon location)
Help assist in training in new staff with computer skills and product knowledge
Ensure a clean and orderly facility is maintained at all times
Answers all incoming phone call and handle all incoming and outgoing mail
Operate forklift to successfully load and unload store products and fill propane tanks (Varies upon location)
Provide backup for store staff as needed
Demonstrate a commitment to doing what’s right, a solid work ethic, a strong sense of ownership, a passion for agriculture, and genuine respect for others
Model and teach safe behavior while enforcing all safety policies
Observe and enforce all company policies
Perform other duties as assigned