Retail Sales Associate (Valley Park MO)

St. Louis Composting, Inc is looking for a Retail Sales Associate to work primarily out of its Valley Park MO headquarters location.

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.
• Rotate/float to at least 2 other retail locations (other locations are: Belleville IL, Maryland Heights MO, Florissant MO, downtown St. Louis MO 63147, and Eureka/Pacific MO)
• 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.

Requirements

Minimum Required Skills/Experience:

• Must be able to read and understand English.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able and willing to float to 2-3 other retail locations, in addition to the one for which you are applying; retail sites are located at Valley Park MO, Belleville IL, Maryland Heights MO, Florissant MO, downtown St. Louis MO 63147, Eureka/Pacific MO, and St. Peters MO
• 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 a strong team player and exhibit excellent teamwork with co-workers.
• Must be able to work well in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer, Microsoft Office and keyboarding skills.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Ability and willingness to float to all of the following retail locations: Valley Park MO, Belleville IL, Maryland Heights MO, downtown St. Louis MO 63147, Florissant MO, and Eureka/Pacific MO
• 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!