Now Hiring - Part Time Sales Associate - $14.50 hourly rate in Michigan City, IN

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We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture.



We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.







Opening at the Pepperidge Farm Thrift Store at Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets



POSITION PURPOSE:

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 management's absence.



$14.50 hourly rate



RESPONSIBILITIES/WORK ACTIVITIES:



Build the Business



Productivity
Develop a strong working knowledge of all Pepperidge Farm 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


Customer Service
Follow the Customer Service Process

Engage the customer in conversation and offer PF products

Adhere to Dress Code


Merchandising Excellence
Maintain merchandising strategy for all Pepperidge Farm products that ensures the proper placement and neatness for ease of shopping

Ensures that merchandise is properly marked/priced according to Red-Black-Blue pricing strategy

Perform proper receiving, rotating and stocking procedures of all shipments (may also include unloading trucks)

Perform proper receiving of distributor returns


Store Operations
Protect all company assets through compliance with established security (including store keys, locks and securing 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 & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma or general education degree (or working towards attaining)
Skills Required

Read, write and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure
Apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions


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.
Receive, sort and stock bread deliveries five days a week
Receive a frozen or dry delivery once a week.
Rotate product


JOB ANALYSIS:
Standing: max 8 hours/day
Walking: max 8 hours/day
Sitting: max 1 hour/day
Driving: Variable
Bread: 20 lbs. - 206' of business
Biscuit: 10-15 lbs. - 50% of business
Frozen: 10-15 lbs. - 13% of business
Misc. Products: max 20-50 lbs. - 11% of business
Pushing/Pulling: distance as follows:
Bread: stacked 10 high - 200 lbs., 30-40 ft. to push/pull, approx. 5-8 times/day
Biscuit: 20-50 lbs. - 30-40 ft. to push/pull, 15-25 times/day
Frozen: 20-30 lbs. - 30-40 ft. to push/pull 4-5 times/day
Misc. Products: 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)
Travel (must have transportation): to and from the bank to the store






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