SENIOR STORE ASSOCIATE

Kent Corporation; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan

Employee discount

Job summary

Blue Seal Retail, LLC, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies, is seeking a Senior Store Associate for our Brattleboro, VT store. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly wage and an outstanding benefits package including health insurance, 401K, and employee discount. Weekend availability is required.

The Senior Store Associate delivers exceptional customer service, oversees sales, processes transactions, and assists in inventory management and pricing to support store goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1–2 years of Store Associate experience at Blue Seal or similar retailer.
• Solid work history.
• Animal, retail and agriculture knowledge helpful.
• Work independently as well as with others.
• Weather exposure and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate computer POS system.
• Manage inventory through merchandising, purchasing, pricing, and ordering.
• Process and label orders.
• Receive incoming products and determine retail price.
• Manage cash and credit card transactions.
• Reconcile end of day sales and prepare deposits.
• Review and manage available vendor promotions.
• Inside store maintenance (cleaning, restrooms, breakroom, stockroom, shelving).
• Stock shelves in retail.
• Specialize in ag-related knowledge.
• Obtain product knowledge through independent research.
• Contribute to care and handling of live animals in store.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Answer customer inquiries pertaining to products.
• Coordinate timely customer pick-up with warehouse staff.
• Assist in the Warehouse when needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Store Management.

Skills

Customer service

Merchandising

Inventory management

Cash handling

Pricing

Animal knowledge

Agriculture knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Blue Seal Retail, LLC, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE™ family of companies is looking for a Senior Store Associate to join our team at our Brattleboro, VT store! The Senior Store Associate serves as a key contributor to the success of our store! This full-time position offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package including health insurance, 401K plan, and an employee discount! Must have weekend availability.

• The compensation range for this role is $17.00 to $18.00 an hour in addition to KENT standard benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k). Final compensation is subject to variation based on the candidate's skills, job responsibilities, location and other pertinent factors.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Store Associate role is responsible for demonstrating exceptional customer service and sales skills on a regular basis. Obtaining product knowledge will serve as a key component as you assist customers and share your wide range of knowledge in your specialized area. This position is required to effectively manage and oversee sales, reconcile transactions, and prepare daily deposits. Managing inventory is another area of importance as the individual is required to purchase, price, and order merchandise. This position is structured for an action-oriented individual who leads by example and has the ability to spend extended periods of time walking and standing.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Successfully operate computer POS system
• Manage inventory through merchandising, purchasing, pricing, and ordering
• Process and label orders
• Receive incoming products and determine retail price
• Manage cash and credit card transactions
• Reconcile end of day sales and prepare deposit
• Review and manage available vendor promotions
• Inside store maintenance including cleaning customer area, restrooms, breakroom, stockroom, and shelving
• Stock shelves in retail
• Specialize in ag-related knowledge
• Obtain product knowledge through independent research
• Contribute to the care and handling of live animals within the store
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Answer customer inquiries pertaining to products
• Effectively communicate with the warehouse staff to coordinate timely customer pick-up
• Assist in the Warehouse when needed
• Other duties as assigned by Store Management

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have 1-2 years' experience as a Store Associate at Blue Seal or similar retailer
• Have a solid work history
• Animal, retail and agriculture knowledge helpful
• Work independently as well as with others
• Position requires working outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to Lift 50 pounds

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