Customer Sales Associate

Note: Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply, as effective communication is key in serving our diverse customer population!

Do you enjoy customer interactions? Do you have a passion to work in Sales? Being friendly, outgoing, knowledgeable and helpful to customers is just what we're looking for in our Sales Associate position. If you've got a background in the restaurant industry and you love working in sales this may be the ideal position for you!

Our organization, founded in 1966, specializes in working with customers who need commercial food service equipment. Restaurant Equippers is a privately held nationwide supplier of Food Service Equipment and Supplies. The company operates multiple Warehouse Stores, a Nationwide Call Center and a Nationwide internet shopping site and is currently searching for strong, restaurant experienced, EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY SPECIALISTS to assist our customers.

Responsibilities

This position is engaged with our customers while performing the steps of the sales routine,

• Promptly greeting customers as they arrive and/or telephone the store. Building and maintaining customer relationships is key.
• Assisting customers with selecting the product(s) to meet their needs
• Comfortably explains the product(s) features, benefits, usage, product care, and warranty protection program, sincerely helping the customer make the best informed and economical selection for their individual needs
• Provides cost-saving tips and alternatives (such as special advertised priced items, clearance and buyout bargains, discounted scratch & dent or discontinued items, etc.) and suggests meaningful, helpful, needed accessories to customers,
• Finalizes customer orders, method of payment and shipping/delivery routine

Several other facets of this position are centered around customer sales activities, such as following up on open sales orders, processing returns, researching deliveries, building / maintaining display areas, and more.

Education and Experience

• Associate's Degree or higher academic Degree
• At least 6-months of experience and/or training in food service operations management or food service equipment sales and service
• Ability to speak Mandarin Chinese or Spanish is preferred
• Previous experience in retail sales is preferred but not required; we value enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
• Strong communication skills are essential for effectively interacting with customers and team members.
• Basic math skills are necessary for handling transactions and managing stock levels accurately.
• Experience with cash handling is a plus, ensuring a smooth checkout process for customers.

As a family owned and operated business, we offer an employee-friendly work environment, competitive wages, a wonderful PTO / Holiday program, a robust benefit platform and the opportunity to help others in the Food Service industry.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.50 - $28.56 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person