County Market Customer Service Associate

nficountymarket; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 13,776 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Job summary

nficountymarket is looking for a Customer Service Associate in Sterling, Illinois. You will ensure superior customer service while supervising and directing the Front End team. Responsibilities include training staff and handling customer concerns.

There are no specific educational requirements but strong customer service and communication skills are essential. The pay ranges from minimum wage up to $18/hour based on experience and the position offers various benefits including medical and paid time off.

Qualifications

• No required education or experience stated.
• Ability to read and interpret business documents.
• Basic math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure superior guest service and maximum customer satisfaction.
• Supervise the Front End team and maintain cleanliness.
• Handle customer complaints and provide solutions.

Skills

Customer service skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Ability to multi-task

High energy level

Tools

Slip resistant shoes

Job description

SUMMARY

The Customer Service Associate is responsible for ensuring superior customer service, supervising and directing the Front End team, training and coaching staff to provide the highest standards of customer service and ensuring that all company policies and procedures are followed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivers superior guest service and ensure absolute customer satisfaction
• Maintains customer satisfaction by providing solutions to concerns
• Learns and uses the GUEST program
• Greet Customers. Be sincere
• Use a smile. Project a friendly manner
• Engage the customer in casual conversation
• Show respect toward customers purchases
• Thank them
• Understand all aspects of the cashier/bagger position
• Supervises front end cleanliness and organization
• Controls traffic flow on the front
• Ensures compliance with all laws, policies and procedures through regular front end management
• Processes information and merchandise through computer system and POS register system at lanes, self-checkout/RAP attendant and service desk
• Service Desk functions (Answer telephone, refunds, bill payment, Lottery, Western Union, Rug Doctor, etc.)
• Handles software and hardware equipment issues
• Work within company programs, policies and procedures
• Follows safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Customer service skills
• Genuine
• Friendly
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Honesty/Integrity
• Money handling skills
• Ability to multi-task
• High energy level
• Adaptability

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages 3-12 Associates on the front end.
• Follows NFI policies and applicable federal, state and local laws.
• Assign and direct work
• Address complaints and resolves problems

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• There is no required education and/or experience

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• There is no required certifications, licenses, or registrations

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

• Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
• Ladders
• Stepladder
• Uniform per store policy

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and armsStoop
• Kneel
• Crouch
• Communicate with associates and customers
• Lift and/or move up to 15 pounds

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

• Overhead lifting
• Climb
• Balance
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

• Sit
• Crawl
• Smell
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Vision

• Close
• Distance
• Peripheral
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus
• Ability to distinguish colors

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Occasionally

• Risk of electrical shock
• Outdoor weather conditions from exterior doors
• Chemicals while cleaning

Noise Level

• Moderate

PAY RANGE

(depends on industry experience)

Min. Wage up to $18/hour (IL Locations Only)

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program

Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.

Position requirements may vary by store location