Sales Associate

TriMark USA, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401k

Community Service Day

Spotlight Awards

National Sales Excellence Awards

CFSP Prep Certification Program

Job summary

TriMark USA, LLC is seeking a Sales Associate in San Diego to deliver exceptional customer service to chefs, restaurant owners, and cooking enthusiasts. You will help with transactions, resolve inquiries, and drive sales while maintaining a positive shopping experience.

The role emphasizes upselling, handling quotes and bids, and proactive outreach to current and past customers to foster relationships and repeat business. Strong bilingual skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years cashier and customer service experience required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred; English/Spanish proficiency is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs, restaurant owners and cooking enthusiasts at the counter with purchases.
• Provide upselling on the sales floor to increase revenue.
• Handle quotes and bids; follow up with customers.
• Outreach to lapsed and current customers to maintain relationships.
• Balance cash register and issue receipts; process refunds and exchanges.

Skills

Customer service

Upselling

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

Why you’ll love it here!

• Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet, and Legal Insurance
• 401k
• Community Service Day
• Spotlight Awards
• National Sales Excellence Awards
• CFSP Prep Certification Program

POSITION SUMMARY:

• The Sales Associate reports to the Store Manager
• Located in San Diego
• Full-Time
• In Office
• Bilingual English/Spanish is required

Job Description:

As a Sales Associate, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional customer service to chefs, restaurant owners, and cooking enthusiasts. You will ensure smooth transactions, resolve customer inquiries, and maintain a positive shopping experience. In addition to assisting customers, you will be responsible for achieving sales goals, handling quotes and bids, and conducting active outreach to both lapsed and current customers, as well as driving upselling initiatives on the sales floor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Customer Assistance & Sales Support:

• Assist professional chefs, restaurant owners, and cooking enthusiasts with their purchases at the counter.
• Proactively communicate and collaborate with vendors and customers to facilitate special orders.
• Provide active upselling on the sales floor, identifying opportunities to enhance customer orders and increase revenue.

Goal Achievement & Sales Outreach:

• Achieve weekly and monthly sales goals to contribute to the overall success of the store.
• Engage in the quote/bid process and ensure diligent follow-up with customers.
• Conduct active outreach to both lapsed and current customers to foster ongoing relationships and repeat business.

Issue Resolution:

• Resolve customer complaints promptly and effectively.
• Process refunds and exchanges with a customer-focused mindset.

Independent Work & Transaction Handling:

• Work independently or with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative and responsibility.
• Accept payments, ensuring accuracy in prices and quantities, and provide receipts to every customer.
• Bag purchases to ensure safe transport.
• Balance the cash register and generate reports for credit and debit sales.

Workspace & Customer Interaction:

• Maintain a clean and organized workspace to enhance the shopping environment.
• Occasionally visit customers to strengthen relationships and gather valuable feedback.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Energetic personality with a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to multi-task and learn quickly in a dynamic retail environment.
• Computer literacy is a must.
• Foodservice industry experience is a plus.

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficiently; knowledge of other languages is a plus.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is strongly preferred; being bilingual in another language relevant to the local area is also a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with vendors, customers, and team members.
• Proven capability to multitask, learn quickly, and adapt to the dynamic demands of a retail environment.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED, or equivalent Military or practical experience.
• 1 – 2 years of previous cashier and customer service experience is required.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check post offer acceptance.

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