Retail Sales Associate (Kansas City MO)

Kansas City Composting, a sister company of St. Louis Composting, Inc, is in need of a full time, year round Retail Sales Associate to work at its retail location in Belton, MO

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide customer service for customers purchasing composting, gardening and related products in a retail cashier capacity, both in person and over the telephone.
• Respond to inbound/outbound calls and inquiries.
• Assist management with the day-to-day office and retail operations.
• Communicate with clients and vendors.
• Perform retail transactions in a professional and accurate manner.
• Handle customer requests and complaints in a professional and courteous manner.
• Answer customer questions regarding services and product knowledge.
• Maintain office supplies.
• Perform computer-based tasks such as e-mails, keyboarding, and reports.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be able to read and understand English.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to successfully pass an extensive drug screening prior to hire, which includes urine, hair and breath-alcohol testing.
• Must be willing to submit to a criminal background screening.
• Must present a neat and well-groomed appearance.
• Must have previous retail/customer service experience.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have capacity to learn product lines and sell them to customers.
• Must possess excellent in-person, telephone and computer customer service skills.
• Must be able to follow instructions, take direction well and be able to adapt to changes in the operation.
• Must be a strong team player willing to help out wherever necessary and have a "can do" attitude.
• Must have a strong work ethic and be able to remain busy the entire day, looking for new tasks or where else to help when your tasks are completed.
• Must be able to work well in a high volume, fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
• Basic computer, Microsoft Office and keyboarding skills.
• Must be comfortable working in an office environment thats within a rural geographic area.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Gardening and/or commercial transportation knowledge
• Outgoing personality
• 1-3 years of previous retail, customer service, or office assistant experience.
• 1-2 years in any of the following areas: Accounting, Human Resources, Sustainability, Dispatching
• Ability to operate a skid loader
• Possession of an active notary commission

Benefits

• Opportunities for overtime!
• 6 Paid Holidays!
• Paid Time Off available!
• FREE Life Insurance!
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with STRONG match!
• Medical, Dental and Vision offered!
• Family-oriented positive culture, ideal for those looking for a long-term career!
• Opportunity for growth!