Retail Sales Associate

Country Store; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Vacation

Dental Insurance

Sick Pay

Life Insurance

9 Paid Holidays

Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Match

Employee Discounts

Dependent Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Profit Sharing

Job summary

The Country Store, the retail division of Skagit Farmers Supply, is hiring for a full-time store associate in Washington. You will greet customers, merchandise products, handle sales at the register, and help stock shelves.

The role emphasizes excellent customer service, team collaboration, safety, and reliability, with shift flexibility including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 60 pounds.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background checks.
• Strong verbal and written communication with good organization.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with merchandise selection.
• Merchandise items for sale and maintain attractive displays.
• Sell using customer-focused techniques and close sales.
• Process sales with the POS system according to procedures.
• Handle returns, exchanges and stock rotation.
• Load and unload products and maintain stock in-store and warehouse.
• Operate propane dispenser safely and drive forklift/pallet jack safely.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and attend work reliably.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

The Country Store is the retail division of Skagit Farmers Supply, a diversified local agricultural supply cooperative. The company was founded in Burlington, WA in 1934. We have grown and developed into four business divisions: agronomy, retail, energy, and wholesale distribution & milling. Our mission is to serve the community to preserve and enhance the viability of the agriculture economy.

Our Country Stores provide quality goods and services for all “Farm-Pet-Home” needs! We operate multiple locations in Washington state and Stevensville, MT.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet and interact with customers.
• Organize and effectively merchandise items for sale.
• Demonstrate and explain merchandise, selecting and suggesting options suitable for the customers’ needs.
• Utilize customer-focused selling skills, add-on selling, closing skills, and other sales generating skills.
• Accurately complete sales using the point-of-sale system according to established procedures.
• Process returns and exchanges.
• Monitor all merchandise for correct location assignments, accurate and clean bin labels, expired products, and stock rotation.
• Assist customers by loading and unloading products as needed.
• Maintain product stock in the store and warehouse.
• Assemble products and displays.
• Safely perform propane dispenser operations.
• Safely operate a forklift and pallet jack.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Exhibit an ability to receive feedback, adapt to new processes and continuously develop skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate, communicate well and effectively relay information with an emphasis on developing positive professional relationships.
• Practice punctual and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods; bend, stoop and kneel frequently.
• Lift, carry, push, pull and load up to 60 pounds.
• Have a proven track record of being dependable and reliable.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Commitment to excellence especially in terms of providing outstanding customer service
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a retail setting.
• Product knowledge preferred in one or more of the following areas: feed, seed, pet food & supplies, horse/equine, hardware, fencing, lawn & garden supplies, animal health, tack, clothing & footwear, or wild bird supplies.

SCHEDULE

Full-time, 40 hours per week, Sunday through Saturday. Must be available to work evenings and/or weekends as needed.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

$17.25 – $19.80/hour. After meeting eligibility requirements, benefits include:

• Medical Insurance
• Paid Vacation*
• Dental Insurance
• Sick Pay
• Life Insurance
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Match
• Employee Discounts
• Dependent Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Profit Sharing

*Two to six weeks annually, depending on length of full-time service.