Retail Nutrition Sales Associate

Retail Nutrition Sales Associate Location Akron, OH (Highland Square area) : Description:

This position is at our Highland Square location, zip code 44303

Job Summary

Provides excellent customer service, maintains pricing, stocking, and rotation of merchandise in the Natural Living area and performs point-of-sale and receiving functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Responsibilities

• Provides customers with prompt and courteous service or assistance.
• Assists in receiving and unloading merchandise; verifies that items listed on vendor invoices are all delivered; checks products for quality, count, and condition.
• Stocks shelves and displays and keeps them clean, full and properly rotated at all time; creates displays as necessary.
• Opens cartons and reports pricing information to supervisor.
• Assists with merchandising products.
• Informs management of pricing problems or discrepancies.
• Assists in ordering and maintaining inventory control.
• Handles damaged products according to company policy and assist in controlling shrink.
• Handles returns.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Works in a non-smoking environment where there is not physical discomfort due to temperature, dust, noise, etc.

Equipment Operated

• Compactor
• Box cutter
• Bailer
• Pricing gun
• Personal Computer
• U-boat
• MSI Machine
• Ladder
• Push Cart

Dimensions And Motivators

• Action Oriented
• Attention to Detail
• Patience
• Teamwork
• Customer Service
• Listening
• Verbal Communication
• Tolerance for Stress
• Initiative
• Integrity & Trust
• Professional Conduct

Requirements:

Education And Experience (E = Essential D = Desired)

• (E) High school education or equivalent
• (E) 2 years experience in natural living operations
• (E) 2 years in a retail environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Verbal skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements

• Bending
• Carrying 40 lbs.
• Grasping
• Hearing (Auditory)
• Operating Equipment
• Standing
• Reading
• Reaching
• Walking
• Sight or Peripheral Vision
• Communication (Verbal)
• Writing
• Lifting 40 lbs.
• Telephone Usage