Part time Sales Associate

Job Opportunity At Our Retail Store

Since 1869, we have connected people through food they love. Our history was created by remarkable people, ideas, and innovations. It serves as inspiration and foundation for our future success. We are proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbells brand, as well as Michael Angelos, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Raos Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyders of Hanover. We foster a culture of belonging where people come first, and diversity is embraced. And we live our values, always, while setting the highest standards for performance. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and competitive team. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate, and inspire. Make history with us.

Hours :

(Starting times and hours may vary depending on coverage due to report-offs and the production schedule especially during holidays.)

Job Summary

Performs duties in a retail store environment including suggestive selling and merchandising of Pepperidge Farm thrift bakery and biscuit items. Contributes to increasing net sales, bakery sales, and average sale per transaction while providing an outstanding level of customer service. Ensures that store runs efficiently and effectively in managements absence.

Essential Job Duties

• Develop a strong working knowledge of all products and procedures for handling
• Suggestive sell to every customer (offer the Behind-the-Counter-Special)
• Complete tasks assigned within a reasonable amount of time with accuracy and attention to detail
• Follow the Customer Service Process
• Engage the customer in conversation and offer products
• Adhere to Dress Code
• Maintain merchandising strategy for all products that ensures the proper placement and neatness for ease of shopping
• Ensures that merchandise is properly marked / priced according to the Red-Black-Blue pricing strategy
• Perform proper receiving, rotating, and stocking procedures of all shipments (may including unloading trucks)
• Perform proper receiving of distributor returns
• Protect all Company assets through compliance with established security (including store keys, locks and secreting store) cash handling, record keeping procedures and practices and loss prevention
• Perform store opening and closing procedures (including making bank deposit drops / pick-ups)
• Operate cash register and perform cash handling procedures
• Maintain store cleanliness on sales floor and in stockroom (including bathroom)
• Perform proper receiving of distributor returns.

Background and Skills Requirements

Physical Demands

The following is a list of physical requirements that you could be responsible for during the course of a normal week in the thrift or outlet store. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lifting / Carrying : poundage as follows :

Bread : max. 20 lbs. - 26% of business Biscuit : max. 10-15 lbs. - 50% of business Frozen max. 10-15 lbs. - 13% of business Misc. Products : max. 20-50 lbs. - 11% of business

Pushing / Pulling : distance as follows :

Bread : stacked IO high - max. 200 lbs., 30-40 ft. to push / pull, approx. 5-8 times / day

Biscuit : max. 20-50 lbs. - 30-40 ft. to push / pull, 15-25 times / day

Frozen : max. 20-30 lbs. - 30-40 ft. to push / pull, 5 times / day

Misc. Products : max. 100 lbs. - 30-40 ft. to push / pull, 5-8 times / day

Body Motions : Frequent Bending, Reaching and Squatting Occasional Balancing, Climbing and Kneeling

Environment : 95% indoors and 5% outdoors 15% exposure to cold (if location has freezer)

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.