Part Time Sales Associate

The Campbell's Company; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

401k plan

Wellness program

Job summary

The Campbell's Company is seeking a Part-Time Sales Associate to deliver an outstanding shopping experience in our Pepperidge Farm retail environment. You will build relationships with customers, recommend products, maintain displays, and support daily store operations.

You will handle cash, assist with inventory, and help ensure pricing accuracy and store cleanliness. The role offers flexible hours, competitive benefits, and the chance to grow with a trusted brand in a fast-paced team setting.

Qualifications

• General education degree or currently working toward completion.
• Ability to read, write, and understand instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using standard units of measure.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to provide friendly and professional customer service in a retail environment.
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with customers and recommend Pepperidge Farm products.
• Maintain attractive and well-stocked merchandise displays and contribute to sales growth.
• Support cash handling, inventory, receiving, opening and closing procedures, and store cleanliness.
• Follow established customer service processes and provide friendly, attentive service to every customer.
• Maintain merchandising standards, ensure products are properly placed and priced according to the pricing strategy.

Skills

Customer service

Reading & writing

Basic math

Attention to detail

Education

General education degree

Job description

Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. Our history was created by remarkable people, ideas, and innovations. It serves as inspiration and foundation for our future success. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Michael Angelo’s, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao’s Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder’s of Hanover. We foster a culture of belonging where people come first, and diversity is embraced. And we live our values, always, while setting the highest standards for performance. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and competitive team. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Part-Time Sales Associate

Pay: $15.00 per hour
Schedule: Part-time hours. Start times and scheduled hours may vary based on business needs, employee call-offs, production schedules, and holiday coverage.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE HISTORY HERE…

As a Part-Time Sales Associate, you will help create an outstanding shopping experience while supporting the day-to-day operation of the retail store. You will build relationships with customers, recommend Pepperidge Farm products, maintain attractive and well-stocked merchandise displays, and contribute to sales growth.

You will also help keep the store running efficiently by supporting cash handling, inventory, receiving, opening and closing procedures, and store cleanliness. In management’s absence, you will help ensure established store procedures are followed.

WHAT YOU WILL DO…

Build the Business

• Develop a strong working knowledge of store products and product-handling procedures.
• Use suggestive selling with customers, including offering the Behind-the-Counter Special.
• Engage customers in conversation and recommend Pepperidge Farm products based on their needs.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately, efficiently, and with attention to detail.
• Support efforts to increase net sales, bakery sales, and average sales per transaction.

Deliver Excellent Customer Service

• Follow established customer service processes.
• Provide friendly, helpful, and attentive service to every customer.
• Maintain a professional appearance and follow the established dress code.

Maintain Merchandising Excellence

• Follow merchandising standards to ensure products are properly placed, organized, and easy for customers to shop.
• Ensure merchandise is accurately marked and priced according to the Red-Black-Blue pricing strategy.
• Receive, rotate, stock, and organize product shipments, which may include unloading deliveries.
• Properly receive and process distributor returns.
• Rotate products to support freshness and inventory standards.

Support Store Operations

• Protect Company assets by following established security, loss prevention, cash-handling, recordkeeping, key, lock, and store-securing procedures.
• Operate the cash register and follow established cash-handling procedures.
• Perform store opening and closing procedures, including bank deposit drops and pickups as assigned.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the sales floor, stockroom, and restroom areas.
• Help ensure the store operates efficiently and effectively when management is not present.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH…

You will work closely with store management and fellow store team members to provide excellent customer service, maintain merchandising standards, and support daily store operations. You will also interact directly with customers, delivery personnel, and distributors as part of your regular responsibilities.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE… (MUST HAVE)

• General education degree or currently working toward completion.
• Ability to read, write, and understand instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using standard units of measure.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to provide friendly and professional customer service in a retail environment.
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Physical Requirements

This role may include:

• Standing and walking for extended periods, potentially more than 8 hours per day depending on the schedule.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and squatting.
• Occasional balancing, climbing, and kneeling.
• Receiving, sorting, rotating, and stocking bread and other product deliveries.
• Lifting and carrying products weighing approximately 10 to 50 pounds, depending on product type.
• Pushing or pulling merchandise and equipment weighing up to approximately 200 pounds for short distances.
• Working approximately 95% indoors and 5% outdoors.
• Exposure to cold conditions when working in freezer areas, where applicable.
• Driving on a variable basis when required by assigned duties.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE… (NICE TO HAVE)

• Previous retail, sales, cashier, merchandising, grocery, or customer service experience.
• Experience with suggestive selling or recommending products to customers.
• Experience operating a cash register or following cash-handling procedures.
• Experience receiving, stocking, rotating, or merchandising retail products.
• A track record of delivering friendly, dependable customer service in a fast-paced environment.

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Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.