Retail Sales Associate

Go McPherson Career Center; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

Krehbiel’s Specialty Meats, located in McPherson, Kansas, is hiring a Sales Associate. This role involves assisting customers, maintaining store organization, and processing sales transactions in a lively retail environment.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with customers and possesses retail or customer service experience. Flexibility and a commitment to cleanliness are key. This position offers competitive pay and benefits, with opportunities for growth in a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Previous retail or customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Comfortable handling high customer volume.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers in a friendly manner.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the store.
• Operate point-of-sale system and handle transactions.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Multitasking

Point of Sale operation

Job description

Now Hiring: Sales Associate

Krehbiel’s Specialty Meats is looking for a friendly and hardworking Sales Associate to join our team! If you enjoy working with customers, keeping things organized, and being part of a fast-paced retail environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting customers by determining their needs, answering questions, and recommending the right products.
• Processing sales transactions using our Point of Sale system and answering phone inquiries.
• Receiving and stocking inventory, which includes occasional lifting of boxes up to 50 lbs. and brief periods in walk-in freezers.
• Keeping store shelves, coolers, and freezers well-stocked.
• Building meat bundles and communicating with team members about product levels.
• Maintaining a clean and welcoming store environment, including mopping floors, dusting shelves, and cleaning the bathroom.

The ideal candidate will be able to manage these tasks efficiently while providing excellent customer service with a friendly attitude.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Wage determined by experience.
• Paid holidays and vacation (after the waiting period).
• Note: Health insurance is not offered.

If you’re interested in joining our team, please email [e-mail] to apply!

Job Title: Retail Sales Associate
Location: Krehbiel’s Specialty Meats

Position Type: [Full-Time]
Reports To: Retail Manager/Owner

About Us:
At Krehbiel’s Specialty Meats, we take pride in offering high-quality, locally processed meats, including artisan-style sausages, dry-aged steaks, and premium wagyu beef products. With a tradition rooted in craftsmanship and a passion for service, we strive to create a retail experience that reflects the care and quality behind every cut.

Job Summary:

The Retail Sales Associate plays a vital role in delivering a superior customer experience by assisting shoppers, maintaining a clean and well-stocked store, and promoting our premium meat products. This position requires attention to detail, strong communication, and a willingness to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Maintain product knowledge of all items in the store, especially specialty meats like wagyu, dry-aged steaks, and artisan sausages.
• Proactively suggest and upsell products based on customer needs and current promotions.
• Ensure store displays, coolers, and shelves are clean, organized, and fully stocked.
• Perform daily walkthroughs as part of a rotating team to ensure store readiness and cleanliness.
• Assist with receiving, stocking, and rotating inventory.
• Answer customer questions about products, orders, and store policies or direct them to the appropriate team member.
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards.
• Operate point-of-sale (POS) system and handle cash/credit transactions accurately.
• Support store events and promotions, such as food truck days and product launches.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and management, offering feedback or reporting concerns as needed.

Qualifications:

• Previous retail or customer service experience preferred, especially in food, meat, or grocery retail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Comfortable with multitasking and handling high customer volume.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, product presentation, and customer experience.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to consistent attendance.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, lift (up to 40 lbs), and perform tasks in a cold environment.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative in a growing, dynamic retail space.

Schedule and Expectations:

• Must be available for weekends and holiday shifts.
• Participate in the rotating daily store walkthrough checklist with peers.
• Flexibility to assist with additional tasks and responsibilities as the store grows and evolves.