Now Hiring - Express Mart - Retail Sales Sales Associate I in Cheektowaga, NY

Full description of the position

Express Mart Convenience Stores, a leading convenience retailer in New York State, is seeking part-time sales associate for all positions including nights, weekends and overnights. You must have evening and weekend availability to be considered for the position. A Level I Sales Associate is responsible for providing the best buying experience to all guests, generating sales, housekeeping, merchandising, signage, pricing, cash register operations (POS) and loss prevention in accordance with all company policies/procedures and store standards.

Express Mart is a chain of convenience stores that is wholly owned and operated by Petr-All Petroleum Corporation. Petr-All Petroleum is a wholesale supply and distribution company of gasoline and diesel fuel. Express Mart was created as a way to better serve our guests by not just offering gasoline but, all convenience needs. Since then, Express Mart has grown to over 75 retail outlets throughout Upstate New York as well as several franchise locations.
We are a hard-working, growing team of dedicated and talented people. We love what we do for a living. At Express Mart, we find joy in helping others. We set goals, have fun and serve our guests with a smile. We believe in dedication, education, empowerment and passion. Our sales associates are responsible for delivering world-class guest experiences.

High school diploma or GED required with prior retail experience.
Ability to work scheduled shifts (holidays & weekends).
Ability to stand for long periods of time servicing guests.
Ability to read, speak and communicate the English language.
Ability to count and write to accurately complete all documentation.
Ability to operate & use all equipment necessary to run the store.
Ability to move or handle merchandise throughout the store generally weighing between 0-50 pounds.
Ability to climb a ladder.
Tasks are performed inside the store and outside in all areas of the facility. Including exposure to cold while working in the
cooler and on the exterior of the building maintaining the parking lot and all surrounding areas with in the parking lot.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide fast, friendly service, greet and acknowledge each guest. Maintain outstanding company standards
in all areas including housekeeping, product knowledge and other components of guest service.
Must comply with state regulations, company policy and procedures when selling age restricted products.
Must comply with local health regulations and company policies pertaining to food handling.
Must know how to utilize PDI Scanning Manual, Credit Card Manual, Operations Manual, Maintenance Manual
and place work orders on Web Help Desk.
Clean, maintain equipment and ensure all products are available at all times. Prepare and fill drink dispensers as necessary.
Check refrigeration equipment for proper performance (minimum once per shift) and advise management of any problems.
Understand credit card and debit card handling, limits and fraud potential.
Understand all cash handling procedures, including register breakdown, drawer dollar limit and safe accountability.
Follow weekly schedule as posted, all changes must be approved by management. All employees must
properly use Time Clock (clock in & out).
Operate shift in accordance with company policies/procedures by performing all assigned tasks documented,
including accurately counting and balancing cigarettes, lottery and miscellaneous inventories.
Accurately record markups and markdowns, store use of merchandise, voids, no sales, bottle refunds, bad
merchandise write offs, unknown UPCs, price overrides, within established policies and procedures.
Advise store management immediately of any out of stocks, special needs and guest requests.
Follow vendor check in procedures as defined in the operations manual.
Stick fuel tanks with water paste and match to ATG report.
Receive and perform Fuel Price changes.
Adhere to company policy regarding containment of fuel spills and notify Store Manager immediately.
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