Sales Associate - Hixson

Hollywood Feed; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Employee discounts

Free pet food and supplements

Job summary

Hollywood Feed is hiring a Sales Associate in Hixson, TN. The role focuses on customer service, product knowledge, and maintaining a safe, efficient store environment to support profitability. The team adheres to the policy: Do what is right by the customer.

The position offers an hourly wage range of $15.00–$19.00 per hour, with opportunities to learn, grow, and participate in educational sessions and daily store operations.

Qualifications

• Commitment to animals and their owners is vital.
• Strong verbal communication and active listening skills.
• Proven sales and customer service abilities.
• Knowledge of store products or ability to learn quickly.
• Able to operate the point-of-sale system.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers according to Hollywood Feed's customer service standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of store products to address customer and pet needs.
• Uphold respectful communication with supervisors, coworkers, and customers.
• Stock deliveries and maintain a safe, clean store environment.
• Operate the POS system: opening/closing registers, creating customer accounts, processing transactions, and inventory tasks.
• Participate in all educational sessions and store maintenance duties.
• Safely operate company vehicles and deliver Same Day Delivery orders per policies.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sales Associate - Hixson (5922 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343)

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 Retail Sales Associate, who reports to the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager, is responsible for serving customers, maintaining a safe and efficient store environment to help ensure profitability, and always following Hollywood Feed’s first policy: "Do what is right by the customer."

This position offers a market competitive hourly wage of $15.00/hr. to $19/hr.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers according to Hollywood Feed's established customer service standards.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of store products to effectively address customer and pet needs.
• Uphold respectful and open communication with supervisors, coworkers, and customers.
• Work efficiently both independently and collaboratively as a team member.
• Unload and properly stock product deliveries.
• Obtain proficiency in operating the Hollywood Feed point-of-sales system, including:
  • Opening and closing registers.
  • Creating customer accounts.
  • Processing customer transactions.
  • Performing inventory management tasks such as cycle counts.
• Participate in all scheduled Hollywood Feed educational sessions.
• Complete routine weekly store maintenance, including restroom cleaning, sweeping, mopping, dusting, setting up displays, updating prices, and related duties.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Safely operate company vehicles and deliver Same Day Delivery orders in accordance with Hollywood Feed policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Commitment to animals and their owners is vital at Hollywood Feed.
• Strong verbal communication and active listening skills.
• Proven sales and customer service abilities.
• Knowledge of store products or ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to operate or learn the point-of-sale system.
• Valid driver's license with at least 2 years' driving experience (including learner's permit period).
• Utilize company approved biometric authentication systems and safely operate company equipment incorporating biometric, video, audio and other safety technologies. Reasonable accommodation requests will be evaluated through the interactive process in accordance with applicable law.

Physical Requirements

• Must be 18 or older.
• Able to lift 50 lbs. overhead and stock shelves repeatedly.
• Can bend, kneel, push, pull, reach, twist frequently.
• Able to stand and walk for 8-10 hours.
• Can climb ladders often to access products.
• Meet Safe Driving Policy and willing to drive company delivery vehicle.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent

In addition to competitive wages and benefits, retail employees receive tips, and all employees enjoy generous discounts plus free pet food and supplements as Hollywood Feed team members.

The description above outlines the overall purpose and responsibilities of the job, but it does not include every possible duty, expectation, or task. This should not be considered a complete list of all responsibilities.

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.