Retail Associate
- Full-time
- Compensation: USD17.00 - USD20.00 - hourly
Company Description
AWP Safety, is a rapidly growing national safety services provider committed to protecting our customers’ people, business, and time. AWP is America’s Traffic Control Leader, representing nearly every major public utility: electric, gas and telecommunications.
AWP Safety has been the leading provider and innovator of traffic control solutions since our inception in 1993. Our main goal is to improve processes by continually establishing best practices for productivity and cost effectiveness. Driving added value to our customers through the talented execution of our employees and the pursuit of providing extraordinary service for our customers is what has built our company and its national reputation for integrity.
Job Description
SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for support of the day-to-day branch operations in the Product Store. This position is an active, hands-on role requiring contact with vendors, customers, operations, field locations, and corporate departments. Preferred experience with retail sales, safety products and concepts, utility and/or the construction industry is a plus.
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Support sales team by creating an organized and pleasant shopping environment for our guests.
- Process POS transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Greet Customers when they walk through the door.
- Be able to stand on your feet all day and lift up 25 lbs.
- Directs customers by escorting them to racks and counters.
- Provides outstanding customer service.
- Manages financial transactions.
- Processes payments by totaling purchases, processing POs, cash, and credit cards.
- Alerts management of potential security issues.
- Assists with inventory, including receiving and stocking merchandise.
- Working with team members to keep the sales floor clean and organized.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- 2+ years of experience in a retail preferred.
- Strong customer service mentality and proven track record of customer service success
- Record of developing strong relationships with customers and employees; motivating positive outcomes
- Strategic, creative and tactical thinking ability to enable growth.
- Prior experience preferred in safety related field, utility, or construction industry.
- High sense of urgency, energy and entrepreneurial minded
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office products and customer relationship management systems
Additional Information
WHAT YOU WILL LOVE
- Benefits-eligible 1st of the month following hire.
- All traditional benefits are offered, including 3 medical plan options and 2 dental plan options, as well as additional benefits such as Legal and Identity Shield, Accident, and Critical Illness
- Company paid 50k in basic life insurance.
- Company paid LTD.
- Health Savings and Flex Spending Accounts Available
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- AWP named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity
Pay: $17-20 per hour (BOE)
AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.