Sales Associate (Full-Time) - Farm & Pet - Pekin, IL

Runnings

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Pekin, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service in the Pets and Farm department, including greeting customers and handling transactions. Manage store operations such as stocking merchandise, pricing, and performing housekeeping duties.

Qualifications

You have excellent customer service skills and are comfortable assisting customers with product-related questions, assembling products, and performing general housekeeping duties. You are able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and are available to work days, nights, and every other weekend. Preferred experience with farm animals, specifically chicks/ducks, is a plus.

Must Have Skills for ATS

KCX cash register system

Pet Grooming

Job Description

The Sales Associate is responsible to assist customers throughout the retail store. The primary function of the Sales Associate Pets/Farm is to provide excellent customer service in the Pets Department. This will include greeting customers in the store, cashier responsibilities, answering product related questions, product assembly, general housekeeping, and other duties as assigned by manager. One of the duties of this position would be chicken ordering. Preferred experience with farm animals, specifically chicks/ducks. Able to lift 50lb bags often. Available days and nights and will be working every other weekend. 

Pay Range: $16.00 - $17.00 Depending on Experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Greet customers as they shop in the retail store, assisting with customer service questions.
  2. Pet Grooming
  3. Price store merchandise and make price changes as requested by store management.  
  4. Stock and face merchandise on shelves as requested by store management.
  5. Assist in receiving freight and organize incoming products as directed by store management.
  6. Responsible for assisting in cycle counts.
  7. Answer incoming telephone calls and handle appropriately.
  8. Handle customer transactions utilizing KCX cash register system.
  9. Responsible for accurate cash handling.
  10. Responsible for handling customer returns.

OTHER DUTIES

  1. Housekeeping duties
  2. Other duties as assigned

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  1. Excellent customer service skills required
  2. Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds
  3. Long periods of standing
  4. Frequent bending and twisting

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

  1. High School Diploma or GED preferred

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

  1. Retail store environment
  2. Cold and warm conditions
  3. Irregular work schedule

 EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

 Computer                                            Calculator                             Cash register-scanner         

Telephone                                           Fax                                      Copy machine

Computer Software and network

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully.  The company recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable him/her to successfully perform a job function.  Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Runnings

At Runnings, exceptional customer service is at the heart of everything we do. For over 75 years, we’ve served communities across the upper Midwest and Northeast with a commitment to quality, value, and putting our customers first. As a rapidly growing, family-owned retailer, we’re passionate about finding the right people to grow with us. We have 90 stores across 12 states and a dedicated team of over 3,500 employees. Visit one of our stores and you’ll find an extensive selection of products for your home, farm, pets, and outdoor recreation. Runnings’ headquarters and retail support center are proudly based in Marshall, MN, and we remain family-owned by the Dennis and Adele Reed Family. Looking to join a team that is customer focused and values community? Explore career opportunities at https://www.runnings.com/careers.
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