Part Time Sales Associate

Part Time Sales AssociateSince 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao's Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder's of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.Pay - $15.75/HRPosition Purpose: Part Time Sales AssociateRole Description: 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. Ensures that store runs efficiently and effectively in management's absence.Key Result Areas:Build the BusinessProductivityCustomer ServiceMerchandising ExcellenceStore OperationsResponsibilities/Work Activities:Develop a strong working knowledge of all Pepperidge Farm products and procedures for handlingSuggestive sell to every customer (offer the Behind-the-Counter-Special)Complete tasks assigned within a reasonable amount of time with accuracy and attention to detailEngage the customer in conversation and offer PF productsAdhere to Dress CodeMaintain merchandising strategy for all Pepperidge Farm products that ensures the proper placement and neatness for ease of shoppingEnsures that merchandise is properly marked/priced according to Red-Black-Blue pricing strategyPerform proper receiving, rotating and stocking procedures of all shipments (may also include unloading trucks)Protect all Company assets through compliance with established security, cash handling, record keeping procedures and practices and loss preventionPerform store opening and closing procedures (including making bank deposit drops/pick-ups)Operate cash register and perform cash handling proceduresMaintain store cleanliness on sales floor and in stockroom (including bathroom)Perform proper receiving of distributor returnsBackground and Skill Requirements:High School diploma or general education degree (or working towards attaining)Read, write and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memosAdd, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measureApply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructionsPhysical Demands:Receive, sort and stock bread deliveries five days a weekReceive a frozen or dry delivery once a weekRotate productStanding: max 8 hours/dayWalking: max 8 hours/daySitting: max 1 hour/dayDriving: VariableLifting/Carrying: poundage as follows: Bread: max. 20 lbs. - 26% of business Biscuit: max. 10-15 lbs. - 50% of business Frozen max. 10-15 lbs. - 13% of business Misc. Products: max. 20-50 lbs. - 11% of businessPushing/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/dayBody Motions: Frequent Bending, Reaching and Squatting Occasional Balancing, Climbing and KneelingEnvironment: 95% indoors and 5% outdoors 15% exposure to cold (if location has freezer)Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.