Sales Associate

Minuteman-Food-Mart; St. Pauls (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family first atmosphere

Benefits to fit your needs

Competitive Total Compensation Plans

Paid time off in your first year

Team first environment

Paid Gym Memberships

Monthly teambuilding exercises

Everyday Pay if needed

Flexible Schedules to attend family | 

Professional Training

Advancement opportunities

Leadership Training

Job summary

Minuteman Food Mart Sales Associate position located in St Pauls, NC. The role involves greeting customers, helping them locate products, and processing transactions accurately within a fast-paced store.

You will also maintain shelves, stock merchandise, and ensure a clean shopping environment, while following safety and store policies. Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings and weekends, is required to support team operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or customer service preferred but not required.
• Excellent customer service skills and professional interaction with diverse customers.
• Basic math skills for handling transactions, making change, and calculating discounts.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers in a friendly and courteous manner and provide exceptional customer service.
• Assist customers in locating products and answering questions about merchandise, pricing, and promotions.
• Operate cash registers and POS systems to process transactions (cash, credit, and other electronic payments).
• Maintain a clean and organized store environment including shelves and displays.
• Stock shelves, coolers, and displays and rotate products as needed.
• Monitor inventory levels and restock as directed.
• Follow procedures for handling cash, coupons, and discounts.
• Keep knowledge of all products and promotions up to date.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures and cooperate with team members.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: St Pauls, NC 28384; Position Type: Full Time; Job Title: Sales Associate.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking dedicated and customer-focused individuals to join our team as Minuteman Food Mart Sales Associate. As a valuable member of our convenience store staff, you will contribute to creating a positive and welcoming environment for our customers. You will be responsible for various tasks related to customer service, cashiering, stocking shelves, and maintaining a clean and organized store.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Benefits Overview

• Family first atmosphere
• Benefits to fit your needs
• Competitive Total Compensation Plans
• Paid time off in your first year
• Team first environment
• Paid Gym Memberships
• Monthly teambuilding exercises
• Everyday Pay if needed
• Flexible Schedules to attend family events
• Professional Training
• Advancement opportunities
• Leadership Training

Essential Job Functions

• Greet customers in a friendly and courteous manner, providing exceptional customer service.
• Assist customers in locating products and answering their inquiries about merchandise, pricing, and promotions.
• Operate cash registers and POS systems accurately and efficiently to process customer transactions, including cash, credit cards, and other electronic payment methods.
• Maintain a clean and organized store environment, including shelves, displays, and product arrangement.
• Stock shelves, coolers, and displays with merchandise, ensuring proper rotation and organization of products.
• Monitor inventory levels and inform the supervisor when products need to be restocked.
• Follow established procedures for handling cash, coupons, and store discounts.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all products, including new arrivals and special promotions.
• Keep track of expiration dates and remove any expired or damaged products from the shelves.
• Follow proper food safety and handling procedures when dealing with perishable items.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth store operations, including assisting in opening and closing procedures.
• Handle customer complaints and concerns professionally, escalating issues to the supervisor or manager when necessary.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and guidelines, including safety and security protocols.
• Assist with cleaning tasks, such as sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing surfaces.

Qualifications

• Must have a people first mentality; “Fast Friendly Service with a Smile”.
• Prior experience in a retail or customer service role is preferred but not required.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally with diverse customers.
• Strong verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with customers and team members.
• Basic math skills for handling transactions, making change, and calculating discounts.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Flexibility to work in different shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Attention to detail and the ability to organize and arrange merchandise effectively.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures and experience with operating cash registers or POS systems is a plus.
• Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Physical stamina to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions from supervisors and managers.
• Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements of the Convenience Store Sales Associate position. Duties and responsibilities may vary depending on the specific convenience store and its operations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to stand, verbally communicate, hear, and use hands to prepare orders or display product inventory. They are regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and lift up to 15 lbs. The associate may occasionally use material handling equipment to move items, and be able to use a mop/bucket system to maintain floors.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.