SALES ASSOCIATE

Hollywood Feed; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A pet supply retailer in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Sales Associate to provide excellent customer service while assisting shoppers with their pet needs. The ideal candidate should have strong verbal communication skills and a passion for animals. Responsibilities include greeting customers, maintaining store cleanliness, operating the point-of-sale system, and stocking shelves. Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license. This role offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant environment dedicated to pets and their owners.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and assisting customers according to service standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge to explain store products.
• Communicate respectfully with supervisors and coworkers.
• Operate independently and as part of a team.
• Availability for open and weekend shifts.
• Unload truck pallets and stock shelves.
• Learn the point-of-sale system to checkout customer purchases.
• Maintain weekly store maintenance duties.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Excellent active listening skills

Excellent sales and customer service skills

Extensive knowledge of store products

Ability to anticipate customer's needs

Valid driver's license

Education

At least 18 years of age

Job description

Sales Associate

Hollywood Feed was established in the 1950s, in Memphis, TN, as a pet supply store with friendly and knowledgeable service. More than half a century later, our love for pets is who we are today. Our associates are family and the face of each location. We care about each other, our pets, and our customers. Come and experience the passion and drive that makes Hollywood Feed what it is today.

Job Summary

The Sales Associate reports to the Store Manager and are tasked with performing various duties to serve customers and to keep stores running safely and efficiently to achieve a profitable store location and holding to Hollywood Feeds #1 Policy "Do what is right by the customer."

Sales Associate Key Responsibilities

• Greeting and assisting customers daily according to the Hollywood Feed customer service standards.
• Demonstrate the ability and knowledge to thoroughly explain the store products to best meet the pet and customer needs.
• Communicate openly and respectfully with supervisors and coworkers.
• Effectively operate both independently and as a part of a team.
• Expected to have open and weekend availability.
• Employees will be required to unload truck pallets and stock shelves.
• Expected to learn the Hollywood Feed point-of-sale system to :
• Check out Customer Purchases
• Create Customer Accounts
• Open and Close Registers
• Perform other inventory management duties including inventories and cycle counts.
• Attend Hollywood Feed educational classes as scheduled.
• Expected to keep up with basic weekly store maintenance duties involving cleaning bathrooms, sweeping, mopping, dusting, creating displays, putting out new pricing, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities

• The love and dedication to animals is an essential requirement for Hollywood Feed's culture.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent active listening skills.
• Excellent sales and customer service skills.
• Extensive knowledge of the store products.
• Ability to anticipate customer's needs.
• Ability to recommend store products to customers.
• Ability to operate or to quickly learn the store's point-of-sale system.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a minimum of 2 years driving experience. (This time frame can include learner's permit).

Education

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to lift 40lbs repeatedly up to head height to stock shelves multiples times a day and unload delivery pallets.
• Physically able to continuously bend, kneel, push, pull, reach, and twist multiples times a day.
• Physically able to stand / walk for up to 8-10 hours.
• Physically able to climb ladders multiple times a day to put up and access products for customers.
• Will need to meet the requirements of our Safe Driving Policy and be willing to drive our company owned Same Day Delivery Vehicle.

The above is designed to describe the general nature and scope of the job and is not an exhaustive listing of all duties, expectations or tasks and should not be taken as such.

Hollywood Feed is an Equal Opportunity Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.