Now Hiring - Hollywood Feed - Retail Sales Sales Associate in Memphis, TN

Full description of the position

Sales Associate

Hollywood Feed was established in the 1950s, in Memphis, TN, as a pet supply store with friendly and knowledgeable service. More than half a century later, our love for pets is who we are today. Our associates are family and the face of each location. We care about each other, our pets, and our customers. Come and experience the passion and drive that makes Hollywood Feed what it is today.

Job Summary:

The Sales Associate reports to the Assistant Store Manager and are tasked with performing various duties to serve customers and to keep stores running safely and efficiently to achieve a profitable store location and holding to Hollywood Feeds #1 Policy Do what is right by the customer.

Sales Associate Key Responsibilities:

• Greeting and assisting customers daily according to the Hollywood Feed customer service standards.
• Demonstrate the ability and knowledge to thoroughly explain the store products to best meet the pet and customer needs.
• Communicate openly and respectfully with supervisors and coworkers.
• Effectively operate both independently and as a part of a team.
• Expected to have open and weekend availability.
• Employees will be required to unload truck pallets and stock shelves.
• Expected to learn the Hollywood Feed point-of-sale system to:Check out Customer Purchases

Create Customer AccountsOpen and Close RegistersPerform other inventory management duties including inventories and cycle counts.

• Attend Hollywood Feed educational classes as scheduled.
• Expected to keep up with basic weekly store maintenance duties involving cleaning bathrooms, sweeping, mopping, dusting, creating displays, putting out new pricing, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• The love and dedication to animals is an essential requirement for Hollywood Feeds culture.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent active listening skills.
• Excellent sales and customer service skills.
• Extensive knowledge of the store products.
• Ability to anticipate customers needs.
• Ability to recommend store products to customers.
• Ability to operate or to quickly learn the stores point-of-sale system.
• Must have a valid drivers license and a minimum of 2 years driving experience. (This time frame can include learners permit).

Education:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically able to lift 40lbs repeatedly up to head height to stock shelves multiples times a day.
• Physically able to continuously bend, kneel, push, pull, reach, and twist multiples times a day.
• Physically able to stand/walk for up to 8-10 hours.
• Physically able to climb ladders multiple times a day to put up and access products for customers.
• Will need to meet the requirements of our Safe Driving Policy and be willing to drive our company owned Same Day Delivery Vehicle.

Starting pay for this position is $15.00 per hour, observing all state and federal overtime rules at 1.5 times normal pay for overtime hours worked.

The above is designed to describe the general nature and scope of the job and is not an exhaustive listing of all duties, expectations or tasks and should not be taken as such.

Hollywood Feed is an Equal Opportunity Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Memphis, TN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person