Seasonal Stock Associate

Harry & David is searching for Stock Associates to join our retail team. The Stock Associate unloads, unpacks and prices incoming shipments.

This includes disposal of boxes and other shipping materials, maintaining inventory stock levels, organizing stock room area and performing housekeeping duties. Based on business needs, this position may also perform as a sales associate through suggestive selling, sharing product knowledge and providing exceptional customer service. Responsibilities: Unload and unpack shipments into the store's storage area and sales floor while adhering to company visual standards.

Assist the store management team in organizing the stockroom for easy access to product. Rotate stock according to company guidelines and standards to minimize expiring product, and actively work to prevent other forms of waste. Drive sales in the store by following sales guidelines and procedures including sampling and selling products with passion and enthusiasm, and providing exceptional customer service.

Maintain product knowledge and stay abreast of changes in product assortment. Assist in executing floor sets, pricing, signage, promotional activities and other merchandising strategies according to company directives. Participate in the management of store's inventory and expense items, including minimizing product waste.

Follow established policies, practices, and procedures including quality, sanitary, and safety guidelines. This includes compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and maintaining a safe work environment. Ring customer transactions using the POS system, actively sell add-ons at the cash wrap, and execute the Preferred Customer Program.

Follow proper cash handling procedures. Pursue Business to Business sales opportunities in the community according to established procedures. Other duties as assigned.