Sales Associate Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or state issued equivalency certificate.
• Strong interpersonal skills, friendly, outgoing personality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail store environment

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with meat, seafood, or other fresh food products

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with all items sold in the Market, including fresh fish, fresh meat, chef case items, menu items, and frozen foods.
• Maintain a basic knowledge of product offerings to answer customer questions, including types of fish, cuts of meat, cooking methods, and featured/sale items.
• Cut, weigh, wrap, and label meat and seafood products to customer specifications and store standards.
• Ensure all products are fresh, rotated properly, and attractively displayed in the meat and seafood cases.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines for handling, storing, and cleaning procedures.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service by being polite, friendly, attentive to needs, and providing information or assistance as required—including answering phones professionally.
• Operate the cash register system and assist with various types of transactions, including cash, check, credit cards, food stamps, gift cards, and Advantage Club cards.
• Resolve customer issues related to sales, including special orders, complaints, and refunds.
• Keep work areas neat, clean, and well-stocked—including inventory for fresh fish, meat, cooked food, and grocery items.
• Adhere to store hours and coordinate with teammates for break and lunch schedules while remaining flexible based on customer demand.
• Communicate customer needs and concerns to the Manager on Duty and collaborate with management to ensure excellent service.
• Present a professional image through proper attire, grooming, and hygiene as outlined in the employee guidebook.
• Abide by the Palmer Food Services Employee Handbook and demonstrate an understanding of the Company’s culture, goals, and objectives.
• Be willing to cross-train in other areas of the company and assist where needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Market General Manager.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Generous benefit package
• Opportunities to distinguish yourself and move up in our established company
• Paid Benefit Time (Sick)
• 401k Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
• 15% Employee Discount on Retail Grocery Items (Includes Fresh Meat & Seafood)
• Associate Discounts on Warehouse Food Products
• Employee Appreciation Events