Pricing clerk job description

Job Title: Pricing Clerk I

FLSA Status: Hourly

Reports To: Pricing Coordinator

Provides assistance to the Pricing Coordinator by working closely with all department managers and vendor partners in an effort to ensure all pricing policies are consistently delivered. Contributes to store sales and profitability by effectively managing all aspects of pricing department operations, to include but not limited to: price changes, ad displays, tag hanging, and item price verification.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Performs tasks as delegated by the Pricing Coordinator.
* Ensures all department standards are being met in the Pricing Department.
* Executes best practices as outlined in the Pricing team manual.
* Maintains and ensures accurate pricing of all store products.
* Executes price changes, ad and display changes and promotional signage within store.
* Communicates and works cooperatively with Store Director, Pricing Director, and other department managers to maintain standards and exceed guest expectations.
* Provides exceptional guest services.
* Assists guests with finding items they are looking for on the sales
* Be an advocate of community among your peers.
* Contributes to overall cleanliness of the department by picking up, organizing, and cleaning work areas, shelving, and sales floor as needed.
* Other duties as assigned.
* Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* High School Education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with customers and all personnel.
* Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to handle situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

* Standing for extended periods of time.
* Lifting up to 10 pounds on an occasional basis.
* Frequently bending at waist level, kneeling and reaching above shoulder level.
* Continuous repetitive hand movement, grasping and fine manipulation.
* Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures.

WORK SCHEDULE

The Pricing Clerk is a part-time, hourly position. The work schedule may include daytime shifts and occasional evenings/weekends.

At Festival Foods we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We are dedicated to building a top-notch team of skilled, experienced and service-oriented associates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Festival Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates, products, and our community strengthen our ability to serve our guests, as we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people.

About Us

Join our Winning Team today and start your ownership journey!

WinCo Foods is a rapidly growing family of over 135 grocery stores, complete with our own distribution centers and transportation network. We're proud to operate across 10 states west of the Rockies with more than 20,000 employee owners.

At WinCo Foods we act like owners - because we are! We believe, as the Low Price Grocery Leader, that we make the lives of the communities where we operate better by giving them the best possible prices to feed their families and by focusing on the success, well-being and diversity of our employee owners.

Currently, WinCo is the third largest Employee-Owned company in the United States. WinCo has more than 500 millionaire employee-owners in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Once eligible, you can start your journey to ownership with an annual gift of stock equaling 20% of what you make each year. (ESOP available at most locations and subject to vesting)

WinCo Foods offers the very best benefits in the industry, with low cost, high quality medical benefits with rates as low as $40 a month, enrollment in our ESOP after 6 months, career advancement opportunities, paid vacation and sick leave, competitive wages, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, discount program - and even voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance!

Overview

Job Summary

Accountable for assuring accuracy of the store price scanning system as well as gathering and reporting competitive pricing. Consistently provide friendly and engaging customer service to internal and external customers. Perform related work.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

* Seeks opportunities to welcome, engage, serve and thank customers. Maintain an atmosphere of friendly, enthusiastic customer service with an emphasis on taking care of the customer. Provide exceptional customer service by telephone, email, and in person to all employees, vendors, and customers.
* Maintains store pricing accuracy and compliance within company goals throughout the store. Verifies information with use of provided equipment makes necessary changes to file system through data entry, changes and/or replaces shelf tags, notifies retail pricing personnel with discrepancies, updates status of items as changes occur and general "trouble shooting".
* Verifies and maintains accuracy of in store coupon discounts and specials.
* Researches and resolves pricing and information discrepancies.
* Performs "comp checks" by driving to competitor stores and checking prices of other stores; enters data, writes data, reads reports, transmits data by computer, etc.
* Makes signs and shelf tags as needed.
* Performs other duties as assigned or needed.

Requirements

Education:

* High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

* Operating a handheld device, performing 10 key by touch, and using computer terminals.
* Performing organizational skills.
* Demonstrating excellent verbal inter-personal communication skills to establish and maintain a good rapport with co-workers, Supervisors, store personnel, vendors and other customers.
* Using sound judgment and mental alertness to make and be accountable for decisions.
* Must be dependable and demonstrate initiative.

Ability to:

* Consistently provide friendly and engaging customer service to internal and external customers.
* Coordinate vendor direct store delivery (DSD) deals.
* Work varied hours primarily between the hours of 2:00 am to 4:00 pm in a 24/7 operation; including night, weekends and holidays.
* Safely and efficiently drive to local competitor stores to gather pricing information.
* Demonstrate initiative and self-direction to perform a variety of simultaneous skills (multi-tasking).
* Prioritize, delegate, direct and organize tasks while meeting strict deadlines.
* Communicate (hearing and speech) with customers and provide customer service while on the floor.
* Perform all tasks with integrity and extreme confidentiality.
* Reach, climb, balance, stoop and bend for the placement, removal and adjustment of tags and signs.
* Visually read reports, computer screen, etc.
* Remember various codes and understand/perform duties related to the scanning system.
* Climb stairs.
* Lift 10 lbs. occasionally.
* Must be 18 years of age or older.
* Perform primary duties with efficiency and accuracy.

Additional Requirements:

* Food Handlers Certification (Per State Laws).
* Acceptable Department of Motor Vehicles driving record.

Machines and Equipment Operated:

* Office machines (e.g., copy machine, keyboard, computer terminal, telephone, computer printer, sign printer, Handheld Scanning Device, etc.).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of personnel may vary.

EEO/Inclusivity

As WinCo Foods continues to grow, our diversity-from our variety of perspectives and wide range of experiences-is essential to our strategy and success. We are committed to continue to cultivate and celebrate an inclusive environment in which all employees are valued and respected regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you're provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family - take care of your career and your community!
**Meijer Rewards**

+ Weekly pay

+ Scheduling flexibility

+ Paid parental leave

+ Paid education assistance

+ Care.com/back-up care assistance

+ Team member discount

+ Development programs for advancement and career growth

Please review the job profile below and apply today!

MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER TO APPLY

This position will be responsible for delivering remarkable customer service by providing customers with exceptional product knowledge, efficient service and a friendly attitude. This entry level team member position will be exposed to a variety of retail tasks related to product, customer service and merchandising.

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**Join a community. Build a career.**

We are searching for a new member of the Meijer family! As we grow, we're seeking an entry-level team member to join us as a General Merchandise Clerk who is able to complete a variety of retail tasks related to product, customer service, pricing, inventory, and merchandising. You will also collaborate with other team members and managers on additional tasks as needed. Are you a people person? Do you want to have a positive impact on your community? If so, we hope you will join us!

**What will you be doing?**

+ You will build rapport with customers.

+ Display a friendly and outgoing attitude through good eye contact and body language.

+ Help customers with any questions they may have. If you aren't able to answer their question, you will direct them to another team member who can.

+ Stock product and maintain displays according to merchandising standards.

+ Utilize technology to complete activities and tasks.

+ This position is applicable to the following departments: Health and Beauty Care, Hardlines, Fashion/Softlines, Pets, Hardware, Card and Party, Outdoor, Seasonal and Floral.

**What skills will you use?**

+ You are detail-oriented and organized.

+ Strong listening and communications skills, face-to-face and virtually.

+ Willingness to learn or existing familiarity with job-specific technology.

+ Problem-solving competence and eagerness to troubleshoot when necessary.

+ You are process-driven and able to follow procedures in an organized and efficient way.

+ You work well in a fast-paced environment.

+ Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, bend, and twist while handling product.

+ Ability to stand for long periods of time.

+ Desire to work with customers on a consistent basis.

**Meijer starts with me.**

It's not just a brand name, it's a family name. Founded by Hendrik and Gezina Meijer and their children in 1934, Meijer treats our Team Members like they're a part of our family. We want to see them happy, growing, and successful. That's why our Team Members say, "Meijer starts with me." Sound like the place for you? Join us.

**Who are we a good fit for?**

We love working with talented people but more than that, we look for team members who thrive in a collaborative environment and want to help us build on our family culture. Meijer is a great place for you if you want a job that's more than a paycheck and a career that plays an important role in your community.

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