Sales Associate

Midwest Petroleum Company

Job Description

JOB TITLE:Sales Associate

REPORTS TO: Store Manager & Assistant Manager

Primary Purpose of Job:

Provide fast and courteous service to all customers. Additional responsibilities include suggestive selling, correct pricing, stocking, cleaning, and practicing proper safety procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Know all company procedures.
• Be familiar with store layout and merchandise.
• Practice proper customer relations at all times.
• Know how to operate all equipment in the store.
• Know how to properly stock inventory.
• Know and follow all security procedures including paperwork.
• Know and follow all preventive maintenance procedures.
• Know and follow all State laws for liquor/beer and tobacco.
• Keep everything inside and outside of store clean.
• Be available to assist with shift coverage (most stores 24 hours).

Equipment Used:

• Ruby Register & Scanning Equipment
• Safe
• Telecheck Machine
• Money Order Machine
• Credit Card Machine
• Lotto Machine
• Calculator
• Fountain Drink Machine & Slush Machine
• Hot Dog Machine
• Microwave
• Coffee Maker

Detailed Functions:

• Serve the customer.
• Front and fill coolers.
• Issue money orders.
• Administer credit card transactions.
• Administer lotto/lottery transactions.
• Clean, front, and stock shelves.
• Clean and wash down parking lots.
• Clean and wash windows.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Carry out garbage.
• Keep food bar clean and filled.
• Keep coffee fresh (every 45 minutes).
• Keep hot dogs on grill (always).
• Help maintain good inventory.
• Be sure money is secured at all times.
• Keep register at or below $100.00 at all times.
• Document all refunds, void and no sales by attaching corrected receipt.
• Must be able to complete shift report.
• Know how to check supplier in and out.
• Know how to sign for and receive gasoline deliveries.
• Keep pumps clean.
• Keep ice merchandiser clean.
• Keep walk-in cooler, restrooms, and back room clean and neat.
• Price merchandise.
• Rotate stock.
• Physically able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ring up all sales.
• Practice plus selling and provide prompt courteous service.
• Maintain a clean and neat image at all times (see dress code).
• Know and follow state laws for liquor/beer, cigarettes, and adult magazines.
• Control cash shortages.
• Know procedures for check cashing.
• Know and follow procedures for manufacturer’s coupons.
• Know company policy and procedures for carrying out shoplifting and robbery preventive measures.
• Perform any other duties necessary for the operation and maintenance of the store as directed by the Store Manager.
• Allow no one behind checkout counter or into the backroom without proper identification.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Qualifications:

Related retail sales and customer service experience preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Retail Associates & Cashiers: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person