Part time Sales Associate

Imagine...working for a company that knows that its people are the key to its success in the marketplace. A company in which achieving extraordinary results and having a stimulating work experience are part of the same process.

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.

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.

Responsibilities / Work Activities

• 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 tat merchandise is properly marked/ priced according to Red-Black-Blue pricing strategy
  • 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 and Skill Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree (or working towards attaining)
• Skills Requires:
  • Read, write and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos
  • Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure
  • Apply commonsense and 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 te 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: may 8 hours/day

Sitting: max 1 hour/day

Driving: Variable

Lifting/Carrying: poundage as follows:

Bread: max. 20 lbs. -26% of business

Biscuit: max. 10-15 lbs. - 13% of business

Frozen: max. 10-15 lbs. - 13% of business

Misc. Products: max. 20-50 lbs. - 11% of business

Pushing/Pulling: distance as follows:

Bread: stacked 10 high - max. 200 lbs., 30-40 ft. to push/pull approx. 5-8 times/day

Biscuit: max. 20-50 lbs. - 30-40 ft. to push/pull, 15-25 times/day

Frozen: max. 20-30 lbs. - 30-40 ft. to push/pull, 5 times/day

Misc. Products: max. 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

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

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