Retail specialist job description
Example retail specialist requirements on a job description
- High school diploma or GED.
- Familiarity with POS systems.
- Strong understanding of customer service principles.
- Previous experience in retail sales.
- Knowledge of inventory management.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Flexible schedule.
- Ability to stay organized.
Retail specialist job description example 1
Feel Good Foods retail specialist job description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Fills customer orders by obtaining items from shelves, coolers, bins, tables, or containers and dispenses beverages. Handles difficult customer situations professionally. Exhibits suggested selling behaviors such as: second dozens, up-selling other products, and up-selling sizes. Operates the POS system per standards identified in the Employee Training Manual. Operates other retail equipment, e.g., coffee and soda machines, in the proper manner. Collects cash and/or initiates credit card charge payments from customers and makes accurate change for cash transactions. Cleans/stocks doughnut shelves. Counts money in cash drawer at beginning and end of work shift. Maintains a clean, neat uniform at all times including a name tag. Handles products per procedure identified in the Employee Training Manual. Utilizes proper cleaning techniques as identified in the Employee Training Manual. Complies with sanitation standards per Health Code and Third-Party Auditor standards. Acts as a team player through the standards identified in the Employee Training Manual. Completes assigned secondary duties.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential 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.
100% knowledge of specific department standards that affect their position. Ability to work in any department that may coincide with their position. Ability to learn quickly, teach successfully and execute efficiently and effectively. Must have valid health card in applicable states
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); prefer 3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to write simple correspondence in English. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of Westward Dough Operating Company, LLC/Krispy Kreme.
Math Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Skills:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Other Requirements:
Commitment to teamwork, a clean, professional appearance, and enthusiasm; a desire to take on more responsibility.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moderate heat. The noise level in the environment is moderate.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, see, talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 10 pounds. Regular use of hands to finger, firmly grasp, handle, feel, reach above the shoulder, and reach below the waist is required.
Retail specialist job description example 2
HPM Building Supply retail specialist job description
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Customer service and retail experience
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to be on your feet for several hours at a time and lift 50 lbs
Building materials knowledge is helpful, but not required. Are you a bird or a plane? No? Good, because that's not what we need! Do you have great problem-solving abilities? Do you strive to keep safety in mind? Would you enjoy working with customers and helping them with their home projects? If so, you may be perfect for this position!
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this Retail Specialist, fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you!
ABOUT HPM HAWAII
For over a century, HPM has been providing residents with high quality materials, innovative technology, well-equipped facilities and superior customer service. Founded in Hilo by former sugar mill employees, HPM is also located on O'ahu, Maui and Kaua'i.
HPM offers more than 2,200 product lines including professional-grade lumber, trusses, tools, pre-engineered wall panels, custom metal roofing and pre-hung doors. For those considering building or remodeling their own homes, we offer consultation, partnership and building materials that bring these important projects to life.
HPM provides a family atmosphere where each of its 475-plus members are valued and their ideas heard. As one of the largest 100% employee-owned companies in the state, our team members share as the company grows and prospers. As a team, we are dedicated to enhancing homes, improving lives, and transforming communities and we do this by living our core values of Heart, Character, and Growth. Training and development opportunities are offered to those seeking to grow and better themselves. Join HPM and become an owner!
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Retail specialist job description example 3
Hudson Group retail specialist job description
Located in Lynn, MA, United States
$300 HIRING BONUS FOR JOINING OUR TEAM!
GROW With US!
Hudson is North America's leading travel retailer. For over 30 years, Hudson has met the needs and wants of travelers in more than 1,000 duty-free, duty-paid, and food & beverage stores. We couldn't serve our customers, landlords, and partners in airports, commuter terminals, hotels, and casinos without the continued support of our greatest assets: our team members. We're dedicated to hiring and training exceptional team members, who are committed to serving the customer as the Traveler's Best Friend. We strive to ensure we're fulfilling our team members' career potentials through training, skills-development, and career pathways - as our team members grow and succeed both personally and professionally, so does Hudson.
What We Will Offer You:
• A rate of pay of $16.40 per hour
• A 50% off Hudson Food & Beverage Discount
• A 20% off Hudson Employee Discount
• $300 sign-on bonus for joining our team
This Retail Specialist Position Is For You, If You Would Enjoy:
• Helping others, understanding a customer's needs, and in turn provide an amazing customer service experience and assisting your team with general stock duties such as picking orders and pricing product
• Working at Boston Logan International Airport
Team is counting on you as a Retail Specialist to:
• Provide flexibility to work any shift, any day of the week, including weekends & holidays
• Work a full-time schedule
Key accountabilities:
• Acknowledge and greet customers as they enter the store or approach the cash wrap
• Follow all company policies, cash handling policies and special store loss prevention procedures
• Communicate effectively with customers, fellow employees and store management
• Effectively operate a cash register
• Know basic store layout to assist customers in their selection of product and be able to answer customer questions about the entire store
• Be knowledgeable and familiar with the surrounding businesses/offerings within the facility
• Communicate pricing, out of date and inventory issues with management
• Assist other store employees in maintaining security in stores
• Stock merchandise
• Inform management of any out of stock situations
• Help maintain a neat, clean, organized store, which includes sweeping, dusting, straightening of merchandise on store fixtures and displays
• Assist with book inventory process (i.e., ordering, receiving, returns)
• Perform related work as assigned
• Be able to lift 40 pounds
• Know and follow all Company Policies, Receiving Procedures and Receiving Room Standards.
• Understand all store Loss Prevention Procedures designed to minimize internal and external shrink.
• Work with other employees to receive all shipments in a timely manner.
• Sort and price all merchandise accurately and efficiently.
• Write and acknowledge orders.
• Deliver merchandise to stores.
• Prepare merchandise for return to vendor accurately and on time.
• Immediately inform management of any out of stock situations.
• Helps train new associates.
• Communicate effectively with customers, fellow employees and store management.
• Be knowledgeable and familiar with the surrounding businesses/offerings within the facility to assist customers.
• Report shoplifting incidents or internal theft situations to store management.
• Perform light maintenance in stores and warehouses.
• Drive company vehicle as required.
• Perform related work as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
• Ability to interact with diverse personalities
• Minimum 6 months of customer service/ cashier experience in a retail environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Provide flexibility to work any shift, any day of the week, including weekends & holidays
Preferred Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior stockroom or warehouse experience preferred
Some of our company-offered benefits for you and your family include:
• Health & Well Being: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Various Personal and Parental Leave Programs
• Universal Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs & Matching Employee Contributions: 401K & RRSP
• Employee Recognition & Anniversary Programs
• Training, Development, and Growth Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance & Scholarship Programs
"Depending on the location of the position, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States or Canada for any employer."
"Hudson is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all qualified individuals. All employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military leave or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace in which we value diversity and unique experiences, backgrounds and identities."
All offers are contingent upon successful completion and passing of background checks and/or employment verification results.
Note to staffing agencies: Please do not contact Hudson (including the recruitment team or any hiring managers) regarding this position with candidates. If assistance is needed in filling any position for Hudson, a member of our recruiting team will reach out directly.
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