Shift Leader - CPC (Req #11567)

Experience: Requires 2-3 years of sales and/or warehouse experience in agriculture, livestock, pet care, equine, plant science, retail, or related industry. Demonstrated leadership skills preferred.

General Summary

Lead and perform a variety of customer support and facility operations functions as directed at CPC Retail and Petroleum locations. Rely on technical knowledge of facility products and services to handle complex customer inquiries and operations issues. Coach new team members, conducts on-the-job training and may distribute assignments to Convenience Store staff. Work under general supervision.

Essential Job Functions

This position performs and leads essential job functions found in cashier, merchandising and sales and necessary store roles. 

Communicate regularly with manager about daily operations. Effectively utilize leadership skills to motivate team to provide a positive customer experience, meet sales and operations goals and ensure safety. May distribute assignments to team members.Train new employees to effectively operate assigned tools and equipment, including point of sale terminals, hand held scanners and other related equipment. Lead on-the-job training and product demonstrations. Coach new hires with sales techniques, product knowledge, product usage and general facility guidelines.Discuss merchandise needs with customers in a welcoming and professional manner. Assist customers with quickly locating items in the facility as needed. Rely on expertise to provide information during product selection and make recommendations for usage and maximum effectiveness.Proactively identify opportunities to assist customers and facilitate efficient service. Assess the need for loading assistance, resolve customer pricing and merchandise inquiries, ensure merchandise is accessible to customers and offer assistance as needed. Handle escalated and complex customer issues with skill and diplomacy. Effectively utilize proper equipment and tools.Ensure a neat and professional showroom presentation according to facility guidelines. Replenish merchandise, face and organize products on shelving. Regularly check and update signage, pricing, and shelf labeling for accuracy. Cross-stage merchandise with companion products. Interpret diagrams to build merchandise displays, may move shelving and fixtures. Utilize proper lifting techniques and equipment in accordance with facility procedures.Assist cashiers with complex transactions including exchanges, returns, discounts and markdowns. Open and close point-of-sale system and balance register. Process checkout transactions utilizing point-of-sale equipment, including: cash registers, hand held scanners and credit/debit card terminals. Accurately handle cash and make change.Provide specialized support and product expertise to customers via telephone. Answer incoming telephone calls from customers in a professional and courteous manner. Communicate information regarding order status, product availability, current sales, promotions and store events. Contact customers regarding their orders, and arrange for pick-up or delivery.Receive merchandise into the store. Inspect shipments and paperwork to verify order accuracy and ensure product quality. Process order errors or damaged products according to facility guidelines. Effectively utilize equipment to unload and store merchandise in proper storage location. Stage merchandise for showroom restocking.Assist Store Manager with leading physical inventory counts in the showroom and/or back room storage.Lead daily housekeeping duties, cleaning of restrooms and emptying trash cans according to facility procedures to ensure a neat, clean and welcoming environment.Assist manager with handling escalated security concerns. Monitor entrances and exits in an effort to promote store security, safety and to minimize merchandise loss. Request receipt or proof of payment in keeping with facility procedures.Maintain awareness of industry trends and developments in the local community. Participate in on-line courses, training classes, and/or seminars, as outlined in development plan.Perform work safely as to not cause harm to yourself, customers, co-workers, equipment, or inventory. Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required. Operate all equipment according to SSC policy and government regulations. Comply with OSHA regulations, Southern States Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards, work rules and policies.Perform all other job functions as assigned.Some of the many benefits we offer:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Accident Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Paid Time Office
• Vacation Buy-Back
• Company Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Services
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Merchandise Discounts
• Wellness Program
• Volunteer Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Southern States Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against individuals based on their race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws, or regulations.