Retail Sales Associate

Wild Bill’s Tobacco; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Flexible work schedule

Discounts on store products

Development and Growth Opportunities

Merit increases for full‑time employees

Spiffs (commission)

Recognition program

Job summary

Wild Bill’s Tobacco in Kentwood, Michigan, is seeking individuals for retail positions that offer a fun work atmosphere. The role includes providing excellent customer service, meeting sales goals, and maintaining store standards.

Qualified candidates will have retail experience, a positive attitude, and flexibility in scheduling. Full-time employees enjoy benefits like health insurance, discounts, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Experience in retail environments and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to store visitors.
• Meet or exceed sales goals.
• Assist with all functions within the retail store.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for a fun and relaxed environment? Do you want a career that will keep you motivated and excited to be at work? If you answered yes to these questions, Wild Bill’s Tobacco is the right place for you to apply! With over 200 locations and over 900 employees, Wild Bill's Tobacco strongly believes in promoting from within. As the 2nd largest tobacco and vape chain in the nation, Wild Bill's wants to offer you a career, not a job.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to customers visiting the store, including greeting, answering phones, and assessing their needs in a positive manner.
• Answers questions and resolves customer inquiries and concerns.
• Create relationships with customers in order to suggest products.
• Meet or exceed sales goals.
• Participate in opportunities to gain product knowledge in order to be the expert.
• Participate in marketing efforts to solicit new business by promoting the brand inside and outside the store/retail location.
• Assist with all functions within a retail store in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure a clean, well‑stocked store for customers.
• Follow all Company policies and procedures.
• Ability to travel within a 15‑mile radius from home store for shift coverage.
• Work with store management in opening, closing, and operating the retail facility, including but not limited to cash handling, inventory count and deposits as governed by operations control standards.
• Complete accurate paperwork and transactions according to company policies and procedures.
• Ensure maintenance of store appearance, back room, restrooms, and individual work area.
• Build customers’ confidence by making their experience comfortable and simple while meeting their needs.
• Assist in other tasks, duties, or projects as assigned by management.
• Open and close the store which includes locking doors and setting the alarm.
• Must be able to work shifts ranging from 4 to 12 hours standing on the sales floor.
• Must be able to twist, bend, squat, lift, and reach overhead.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Experience in retail environments and customer service
• Professional, energetic and positive attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal/interpersonal communications skills.
• Flexible scheduling availability.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (Full Time Only after 60 days of employment)
• Flexible work schedule
• Discounts on store products
• Development and Growth Opportunities
• Merit increases for full‑time employees bi‑annually
• Spiffs (commission)
• Recognition program