PT Sales Associate

Läderach; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Läderach seeks a part-time Sales Associate to provide an outstanding shopping experience for customers. This role involves managing shipments, maintaining quality control, and supporting sales goals in a dynamic retail environment while being passionate about chocolate. Competitive pay and numerous perks await the successful candidate.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Premium Holiday Pay (Time and a Half)

Generous discounts on products

Employee Assistance Program

Chocolate at work

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in shipping coordination in a retail or similar environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication.
• Quality-minded with keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding customer experience and achieve production goals.
• Receive shipments, monitor inventory levels, and inspect products for quality control.
• Assist store managers with visual merchandising and compliance standards.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Customer Service

Job description

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Base pay range

$16.00/hr - $17.00/hr

High-quality fresh chocolate - that's what the Swiss chocolate manufacturer Läderach stands for. Founded in 1962, the family business now employs over 2500 people from more than 80 countries across the group, and the trend is rising. The company's headquarters are located in the canton of Glarus. Here, against a picturesque Alpine backdrop, we produce our fresh chocolates and are constantly developing new, innovative ideas in agile teams.

The Retail business unit comprises more than 200 chocolateries in 21 countries. Here we offer our chocolate specialties and invite customers to experience fresh chocolate in ever new ways. Want to be part of it too? Come and join us.

Shipment Associate

A Part-Time Läderach Retail Sales Shipment Associate is a brand ambassador, passionate about providing a wonderful shopping experience for Läderach customers. The ideal Shipment Associate is a chocolate-lover with vibrant energy and a welcoming personality who enjoys a dynamic retail environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the shipment process. This role requires excellent organizational skills, a strong sense of responsibility, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

What You Can Expect

• You will deliver outstanding customer experience, as well as a similar environment for the in-house team
• You will ensure that production goals are met, including product-finishing projects
• You will execute product sales and register duties, including shop and shelf care, gift packaging and in-shop order fulfillment
• You will accurately receive shipments
• You will monitor inventory levels, report discrepancies, and assist in stock replenishment.
• You will inspect products for quality control. Inspect products for defects and damages and ensure that all items meet quality standards.
• You will maintain accurate records of shipments.
• You will assist the store sales goals through helpful recommendations
• You will help to achieve in-store compliance and loss prevention standards
• You will follow merchandising and food and safety protocols
• You will support store managers with visual merchandising set up and other store-related projects
  
  

What We Expect From You

• You have at least 1 year of experience in shipping coordination in a retail sales or similar fast-paced, customer-minded environment, with increasing levels of responsibility
• You are equipped with strong interpersonal skills and able to communicate effectively
• You are reliable and flexible with scheduling based on store needs
• You are quality-minded with keen attention to detail
• You are passionate about chocolate
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Depending on the length of the shift, employees may need to have physical stamina to remain active and stand for long hours, often walking or standing in a fast-paced environment.
• This position requires the ability to move quickly between tasks, assist multiple customers at once, or handle unexpected changes (like restocking or re-organizing displays).
• Multitasking requires physical agility and the ability to stay organized.
• Employees may be required to bend, squat, or reach up high to organize or stock products.
• Some retail positions require employees to maintain cleanliness in the store, which can involve bending down to clean floors or wiping down displays.
• Restocking low shelves or accessing high displays may involve frequent bending or stretching.
• Requires the ability to lift 15-40 pounds.
  
  

What We Offer You

• Competitive Pay
• Premium Holiday Pay (Time and a Half)
• An exciting working environment with motivated colleagues
• A position with lots of personal responsibility
• The opportunity to contribute fresh ideas
• An open and respectful feedback culture
• In-house and external further training
• Unique career opportunities
• Generous discounts on our products
• Employee Assistance Program
• Chocolate at work
• Easily accessible locations
  
  

Own it. Grow it. Make it fresh.

Sounds interesting? Then come join us. Jennifer Kassaras, Recruiting and Onboarding Manager linkedin.com/in/jennifer-kassaras-b52b2144 will be happy to answer your questions. You can also visit our career site: My Job Search

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings are filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law. Our success and momentum to expand is only possible through the passionate drive of our diverse 2,500 employees, who come from more than 80 countries and represent various backgrounds, religious beliefs, and lifestyles.

About Laderach USA

The Retail business unit comprises more than 200 chocolateries in 21 countries. Here we offer our chocolate specialties and invite customers to experience fresh chocolate in ever new ways. Want to be part of it too? Come and join us. Jennifer Kassaras, Recruiting and Onboarding Manager linkedin.com/in/jennifer-kassaras-b52b2144 will be happy to answer your questions. You can also visit our career site: My Job Search

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Consumer Goods

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