Lead, Customer Service

C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is seeking a front-end associate in Bismarck, ND. You will handle transactions, assist customers, and maintain a clean, well-stocked front-end area while following safety and guest service guidelines.

Responsibilities include training others, supervising shifts in the absence of a manager, and collaborating with teams to ensure smooth store operations. Prior cash handling and customer service experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong math, cash handling and customer service skills.
• Proficient with email and spreadsheets; able to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to train others and supervise front-end operations in supervisor's absence.
• Maintain a clean, well-stocked front-end area and follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform all transactions per policies.
• Manage returns, credits, and other front-end tasks with attention to detail.
• Know product locations and advertised deals for customers.
• Train others to perform department activities.
• Schedule and supervise front-end staff to meet productivity goals.
• Handle spoiled/damaged products per guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, stocked front-end area.
• Follow PPE, safety, food safety, cleaning, and guest experience guidelines.
• May work in other departments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Proficient computer skills

Reading/writing/comprehension

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states. Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.

Location: 835 S. Washington Street - Bismarck, North Dakota 58504

Position Summary

This role is responsible to provide and maintain a high standard of customer service in the store's front-end operations; to supervise and direct all front-end activities in absence of the Customer Service Manager and operations to ensure that the work shifts at the front end contribute to the financial best interests of the store. Complete all other duties as assigned in a timely manner.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Accurately perform all transactions; cash, checks, debit/credit/EBT cards, ID requirements, over rings, credits, suspended orders, refunds, bottle returns, vendor coupons, gift certificates, lottery ticket sales, Western Union, Ticket Master, and all other media in accordance with policies.
• Ensure that return-to-stock items are handled in a prompt and orderly manner with the most immediate attention given to perishable items.
• Knowledgeable of product locations in the store.
• Knowledge of advertised the Ad items, special prices, coupon deals or other features that apply to the store's sales program.
• Train others to perform all department activities and functions.
• Manage the selection, scheduling, and supervision of others to meet or exceed departmental productivity levels.
• Handle spoiled/damaged products per established guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, attractive and well stocked department.
• Follow all PPE and Safety Guidelines
• Follow all Food Safety and Cleaning Expectations
• Follow Guest Experience Guidelines
• May be assigned tasks in other departments based on customer experience need
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Here’s what you’ll need:

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED)
• Proficient Computer (email, spreadsheets, etc)
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents
• Accounting/Bookkeeping skills
• Interpret/Analyze Financials
• Develop/ Manage Budgets
• Delegate/Direct/Implement
• Suggestive Selling/Knowledge of Products
• Detail Oriented

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally. The associate is required to stand and walk for extended periods of time and may bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to a typical retail store environment (varied temperatures) and is exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is a leader in food solutions across the United States. Established in 1918, C&S had its start as a supplier to independent grocery stores. Today, the C&S family of companies — including Grocers Supply, Hansen Distribution Group, FreshKo Produce Services, The Davidson Specialty Food Group and SpartanNash — delivers innovative supply chain solutions, products and services to chain, independent and military customers from 60 distribution centers nationwide. C&S offers a comprehensive range of products for every aisle of the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods, including within our private label portfolio. C&S operates more than 200 corporate-run grocery stores primarily under the banners: D&W Fresh Market, Grand Union, Family Fare, Martin's Super Markets and Piggly Wiggly. C&S is deeply committed to corporate citizenship, actively supporting various charitable causes that help enrich and feed our communities.