Sales Associate

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93010, Camarillo, CA, USA
In-Office
18-18 Hourly
Junior
Food • Retail • Manufacturing
The Role
Provides customer service and sales support in a retail store by greeting customers, recommending merchandise, demonstrating products, processing purchases, returns, and exchanges, and operating the POS system. Retrieves and stocks merchandise, prepares store-made products, maintains a clean sales environment, and supports store goals through sampling and cross-selling. Requires reliable attendance, strong communication, payment handling, and the ability to stand, walk, lift, and follow cooking instructions.
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Sales Associate

Job Title:

Sales Associate

Location:

Chino Hills, CA

Department:

Retail Store

Status:

Regular, Part-Time

Reports To:

Store Manager

FLSA Category:

Non-exempt

Direct Reports:

0

Level:

Midlevel

Relevant Experience:

6+ months

Salary Range:

$17.50 - $17.50/hour

Join our dynamic team as a Sales Associate and become the friendly face that delivers exceptional customer experiences in a fast-paced retail environment. Your energy, dedication, and sales expertise will help us achieve our goals while providing you with valuable skills for your career growth! In this role, you will actively engage with customers, understand their needs, and provide tailored solutions to enhance their shopping journey. Your enthusiasm and sales skills will drive store success while helping customers find the perfect products and services. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your sales expertise and grow within a supportive team dedicated to excellence.

Position Summary

The Sales Associate assists customers with purchasing merchandise while providing excellent customer service and maintaining a welcoming retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

The Sales Associate will be expected to consistently deliver outstanding outcomes in the following areas:

  1. Greets and interacts with customers, with attention to sampling and cross-selling.
  2. Consults with customers to understand their needs and preferences related to making a purchase.
  3. Demonstrates and explains merchandise, selecting and suggesting options suitable for the customer’s needs.
  4. Answers customers’ questions about products and merchandise.
  5. Assists customers with purchase decisions and encourage them to return.
  6. Collects payments and accurately operates a POS system.
  7. Processes returns and exchanges.
  8. Retrieves merchandise from the sales floor, stock room, or other inventory locations; places special orders as needed.
  9. Cooks and/or hand dips store made product to meet store requirement and order demands.
  10. Assist with maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked retail environment.
  11. Must be punctual and reliable for all scheduled shifts.
  12. Performs other department related duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    Education, Experience & Skills

    • High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
    • 6+ months retail experience, preferred, enthusiasm and a proactive attitude are essential.
    • Excellent verbal communication and active listening skills.
    • Excellent sales and customer service skills.
    • Ability to anticipate customers’ needs and recommend appropriate merchandise.
    • Ability to operate or quickly learn the store’s point-of-sale system.
    • Ability to handle all forms of payment in an accurate manner.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    • Ability to recommend merchandise to customers.
    • Must be able to follow cooking instructions.

    PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

    • Ability to work independently during slower business periods when required.
    • Prolonged periods standing and walking in a fast-paced retail space.
    • Must be able to move throughout the shift including behind customer counters, around cooking tables and in stock room, frequently lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, bend, reach away from the body and above waist level, and grasp small objects, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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    BENEFITS

    • Paid sick leave
    • Flexible Schedule
    • Employee Purchase Discount Program
    • Professional Development

    Skills Required

    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • At least 6 months of retail experience
    • Excellent verbal communication and active listening skills
    • Excellent sales and customer service skills
    • Ability to anticipate customer needs and recommend appropriate merchandise
    • Ability to operate or quickly learn the store point-of-sale system
    • Ability to accurately handle all forms of payment
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
    • Ability to recommend merchandise to customers
    • Ability to follow cooking instructions
    • Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods
    • Ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
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    The Company
    HQ: Durango, CO
    Year Founded: 1981

    What We Do

    Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. is a leading franchiser of a premium chocolate and confectionary retail store concept. As America’s Chocolatier™, the Company has been producing an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products, including gourmet caramel apples, since 1981.

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