Retail Sales- Part time

Grange Co-op; Ashland (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Grange Co-op in Ashland, AL is seeking a friendly retail associate to help customers select products, stock shelves, and maintain clean, inviting displays. You will engage customers, ring up sales, and ensure accurate pricing in a fast-paced environment.

Greet shoppers, answer questions, operate the register, and maintain merchandise presentation. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply, and prior retail experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and thank them as they exit.
• Show friendliness toward customers and coworkers.
• Keep department clean and well-presented.
• Provide personalized service within department.
• Answer calls promptly and transfer to the correct department.
• Ensure each item has a SKU and is correctly priced.
• Display advertised merchandise per promotions.
• Update price changes as directed by BPM.
• Execute merchandising plans from BPM or store leadership.
• Maintain stock, facing, and rotation of dated goods.
• Assist in other areas as needed.
• Stock freight and ensure adequate merchandise.
• Assist with cashiering as needed.
• Uphold company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Sales skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cash register

Job description

About Grange Co-op

Founded in 1934, Grange Co-op is a cooperative dedicated to serving the needs of its members and the communities in which they live. With a focus on farm and ranch products, work wear and western wear, garden supplies, and pet care essentials, Grange Co-op has grown to become a trusted name in the industry. The company operates multiple retail locations, a feed mill and remains committed to delivering exceptional value and service.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide personalized service to customers by providing assistance and suggestions in selecting products to meet their needs; to ensure that the department is ready for the customers; to merchandise displays; to ensure accurate pricing and signing is reflected on merchandise and throughout the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet all customers as they enter the store and thank them as they are leaving
• Demonstrate friendliness towards customers and co-workers
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation within the department
• Provide personalized customer service within department
• Promptly and courteously answer phone calls and transfer them to the appropriate person or department
• Ensure every item has a SKU and is priced
• Set ad merchandise in accordance with promotional guidelines
• Ensure price changes are completed as directed by BPM
• Execute merchandising plans as directed by BPM or store leadership
• Ensure that the store is recovered, merchandise is faced, and product rotation occurs on dated goods
• Assist in other areas in the store as necessary
• Stock freight and ensure adequate amounts of merchandise available
• Assist cashiers and perform cashiering functions as needed
• Uphold all company policies and procedures
• Perform other tasks and duties as required by supervising manager

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Previous retail experience preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

OTHER SKILLS AND/OR ATTRIBUTES

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• High level of integrity
• Accuracy and attention to details
• Thorough knowledge of the products and brands carried in the assigned department
• Strong merchandising skills
• Ability to read and implement floor plans
• Creative abilities
• Friendliness and cheerfulness towards customers and co-workers
• Ability to perform effectively in both individual and team environments
• Excellent prioritization and organizational abilities
• Possess a strong sense of urgency

Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply!