Customer Sales Representative

Become a trusted animal and pet care expert with Spikes and Houles! Our Maple Plain location is seeking to hire a Customer Sales Representative. This position offers competitive wage along with a great team, positive environment, growth opportunities, and an employee discount! Come join the team voted Best Feed Store for 2021 by Star Tribune Readers!

Under the supervision of the Store Lead, this position performs a variety of customer service and sales functions. These duties include but are not limited to greeting customer and providing appropriate solutions and alternatives to ensure the customer is satisfied. Open availability, including nights and weekends is strongly preferred. Open to Part Time and Full Time Candidates.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Sell specific products and services to consumers.

Discuss warranties and replacement parts.

Check inventory to ensure product is in stock.

Bag and package purchases.

Collect methods of payment and dispense change.

Collect and research information needed to identify and resolve problematic situations.

Operate cash registers.

Count the day's money transactions at the end of the day.

Set up display cases.

Determine seasonal trends and adjust displays as needed.

Stock shelves.

Ensure pricing is correct.

Distribute coupons and verify that coupons are not expired.

Maintenance and cleaning.

Store organization.

Other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Customer focused, excellent communication and listening skills, ability to learn and execute the concept.

Prolonged periods of standing and walking, must be able to lift up to 50 pounds continuously.

Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Must be at least 16 years of age.

Physical Requirements:

Some bending/kneeling/stooping required.

Regular communication with team members, leadership and guests.

Some carrying, moving, and positioning of objects and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

*E-Verify:*

Gertens participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.