Retail Sales Associate

ROLE

Work with the Store Manager and Call Center to set up retail stores for long-term profitability by selling brand-appropriate products, providing customer service support, and building relationships with customers.

Educate customers about waste reduction and sustainability, and sell products which are reusable, recycled, or refurbished.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, AND ARE NOT LIMITED TO :

• Sell products designed to reduce waste.
• Provide superior customer service to customers and anticipates product needs.
• Educate customers about waste reduction.
• Create, lead, and run events to attract customers to the store.
• Continually expand knowledge of sustainability and brand-appropriate products and services.
• Maintain visual standards and cleanliness of the store.
• Stock product on sales floor.
• Run the cash register.
• Identify and research new products for sale.
• Open and close out the store each day.
• Process customer payments as necessary.
• Communicate and cooperate with other staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

A typical way to qualify is :

• One year of experience in customer service and / or retail.
• Retail sales operations, including industry standards, requirements and Retail Sales quality measurements.
• Computer programs, including Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Industry specific software systems (e.g., Tower).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
• Valid driver's license preferred, but not required.

Skill and / or Ability to :

• Promotes the WASTE ZERO philosophy by making the best and highest use of all resources as well as finding ways to use waste products in ways that benefit the environment.
• Develops strategies to effectively manage current and future challenges and opportunities; develops recommendations and actionable plans.
• Defines issues and focus on achieving workable solutions; generates innovative ideas to develop or improve existing systems.
• Demonstrates ability to use computers and technology capabilities.
• Demonstrates strong proficiency and knowledge in area(s) of expertise as well as company business and proficiency in strategic and financial processes.
• Communicates well both verbally and in writing; listens to and understands various viewpoints; shares relevant information timely;

provides constructive feedback; maintains professionalism.

• Presents ideas effectively to individuals or groups and delivers presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience.
• Effectively and productively engages with others and establishes trust, credibility, and confidence.
• Promotes collaboration and assists others with their initiatives and efforts.
• Motivates and empowers others to achieve objectives and to develop a culture where employees feel ownership in what they do.
• Attracts, develops and retains good people; allows opportunities for self and others to reach their full potential; builds and shares knowledge and expertise.
• Listens to and builds customer relationships; increases customer satisfaction and ensures commitments are met.

RECOLOGY OFFERS :

• An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• The largest employee owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R’s : Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.

RECOLOGY BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE :

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.
26 days ago