SALES ASSOCIATE - HOUSTON

Sales Associate - HoustonOncue 0201 - Houston, TX 77042OverviewPosition Type Full-Time/Part-Time Job Shift AnyDescriptionNote: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the department and/or organization. Duties within the department may also change to ensure business needs are met on an ongoing basis. I.e. cleaning emphasis on overnight shift.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:General Management Adheres to all Company policiesFollows the work schedule as posted unless a change in schedule is arranged with the Store ManagerGives all customers prompt and courteous serviceObserves shift operating hours at all times, as assigned by the Store ManagerAssists the Store Manager in seeing that the store maintains a store-inspection grade of at least 90% on the store-inspection reportEnsures the Store Manager is made aware of all sales, cash, or operating discrepanciesOperates shift within Company guidelines to achieve sales and profitPerforms specific tasks as assigned by the Store ManagerAdheres to all city, county, state, and federal Alcoholic Beverage Sales regulationsAdheres to all city, county, state, and federal tobacco regulationsStays familiar with the Company Pricebook, Policy Manual, and bulletinsCompletes all assigned trainingBookkeeping Prepares a shift-change report at the completion of shift in accordance with Company guidelinesClocks in and out at the time clock, and signs verifying all hours workedNotifies the Store Manager of any discrepancies in the operating results on the shift report, or cash over or short conditions in excess of $5.00 within 24 hoursRings all sales as discussed in the Policy ManualAccurately posts markups and markdowns, store use of merchandise, voids, and bad merchandise write-offs, within established guidelinesPersonnel Advises the Store Manager of any personnel situations or policy violations having an adverse effect on store operating performanceSecurity Shares the responsibility for controlling the inventory on the shift or in the storeFollows Company policy with regard to excessive cash in register, change box, and safe security as directed by the Store ManagerFaces bills in registerCompletes shift-change report at the end of shift, as directed by the Store ManagerFollows correct vendor check-in procedure as defined in the Policy Manual and as directed by the Store ManagerAlways protects Company assetsMerchandising Keeps coolers, drink boxes, store shelves, and displays fully stocked and fronted at all timesProperly cleans and maintains equipmentAlways has available high-margin products such as coffee, fountain drinks, etc., as directed by the Store ManagerUses correct pricing as listed in the price book or grocery catalog for all merchandiseUses suggestive selling techniques as directed by the Store ManagerMaintenance Always keeps store floors clean, with specific responsibility being assigned by the Store ManagerChecks refrigeration equipment for proper performance a minimum of twice per shiftCleans windows, floors, shelving, counters, and gas pumps to ensure they remain clean at all timesCheck bathrooms for cleanliness every hourPost signs on out-of-order equipmentPost signs on hazardous conditions, such as wet floorsImmediately advise the Store Manager of any maintenance problemsQualifications• Be available to work all scheduled hours, as attendance is crucial, and be available to work occasional unscheduled shifts as requested or needed• Be able to converse with, communicate, and understand the English language at the eighth-grade level, including the ability to hear the spoken word• Be able to perform arithmetic calculations at the eighth-grade level in order to make change, complete shift reports, and account properly during vendor check-in• Have sufficient visual acuity to check identification and process money orders• Be able to read and understand instructions for operating electronic cash registers and other equipment• Be able to move up to 55 pounds including cases of milk cartons and cases of soft drinks, beer, and juice containers, boxes of fountain syrup, mop buckets, etc. as required• Be able to stock shelves and cooler• Be able to react to a fire by moving and using a fire extinguisher weighing 20 pounds• Be able to tolerate exposure to gasoline fumes and cleaning products and follow directions on the label• Be able to ascend/descend a ladder to clean windows• Be able to tolerate exposure to cleaning products, follow directions on labels, sweep and mop floors, dust shelves, move trash containers, and place them in an outside bin• Be able to clean the parking lot and grounds surrounding the convenience store• Be able to enter and work in a cooler at a temperature of 34 degrees for up to 20 minutes at a time• Be able to enter and work in a freezer at a temperature of –20 degrees for short periods• Be able to bag ice• Be able to detect and identify objects or people up to 40 yards from the register area• Be able to operate store equipment. Ex: cash registers, computers, and adding machines• Be able to remain in a stationary position for up to a full nine-hour shift while performing the necessary job duties• Be able to bend, stoop, push and pull in the stocking and merchandising of the store• Be able to work as a "team" member to assure constant and consistent customer satisfaction