Sales Associate Lawn & Garden Part Time

Buchheit Family of Companies; Jackson (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Buchheit Family of Companies is seeking a part-time Retail Sales Associate in Jackson, MO to assist customers with product knowledge, process transactions, and maintain shop displays.

The role emphasizes friendly service, keen product knowledge, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Training will cover product lines, warranties, and promotions, with emphasis on teamwork and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be friendly and outgoing.
• Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers in person and by phone.
• Ability to multi-task and stay calm under pressure.
• Follow oral and written instructions and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, determine needs, and recommend merchandise.
• Advise on utilization and care of merchandise as needed.
• Answer customer questions promptly and politely.
• Stock and recover merchandise.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Operate pallet jacks and forklifts as needed.
• Ensure proper signage across department.
• Check prices and inventories using computer.
• Assist with inventory preparation.
• Create special orders as needed.
• Maintain safety and report hazards.
• Handle customer complaints professionally.
• Bring in carts from outside.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Flexible schedule

Communication skills

Job description

Position Summary

Sales associates work closely with customers and provide them with product knowledge in terms of features, warranties, special discounts or deals, and any additional information about the product. They should maintain the visual appearance of the store by managing store displays and keep up with trends and competition. Retail sales associates are expected to create and maintain a long-term relationship with the customers in order to achieve sales goals and represent the store in a positive manner.

• Greet customers, determine their needs/wants, and recommend merchandise
• Advise customers on utilization and care of merchandise, as needed.
• Answer any customer questions or concerns in a prompt and friendly manner
• Stock and recover merchandise
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Operate pallet jacks and forklifts, as needed
• Ensure proper signage is in place throughout assigned department
• General use of computer to check prices and inventories
• Assist with inventory preparation
• Create special orders, as needed
• Safety awareness of anything in store that may be hazard to employees or customers
• Promptly handle any customer complaints, questions, or concerns in a professional and friendly manner
• Bring in carts from outside
• Additional duties, as assigned

DEPARTMENT

Retail Store

REPORTS TO

Store Manager

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

POSITION TYPE

Part-Time

Position Summary

Sales associates work closely with customers and provide them with product knowledge in terms of features, warranties, special discounts or deals, and any additional information about the product. They should maintain the visual appearance of the store by managing store displays and keep up with trends and competition. Retail sales associates are expected to create and maintain a long-term relationship with the customers in order to achieve sales goals and represent the store in a positive manner.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Greet customers, determine their needs/wants, and recommend merchandise
• Advise customers on utilization and care of merchandise, as needed.
• Answer any customer questions or concerns in a prompt and friendly manner
• Stock and recover merchandise
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Operate pallet jacks and forklifts, as needed
• Ensure proper signage is in place throughout assigned department
• General use of computer to check prices and inventories
• Assist with inventory preparation
• Create special orders, as needed
• Safety awareness of anything in store that may be hazard to employees or customers
• Promptly handle any customer complaints, questions, or concerns in a professional and friendly manner
• Bring in carts from outside
• Additional duties, as assigned

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must have a friendly and outgoing personality
• Must possess strong work ethic and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to:
• Effectively communicate with customers, in-person and over the phone
• Multi-Task
• Maintain a pleasant and calm disposition under stress
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Demonstrate initiative and effective problem-solving skills within the scope of the position

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with a "legal" disability to perform the essential functions of this position. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.