Essential Job Functions:

• Keeps store clean, organized, and presentable for business
• Merchandise products, create displays, and create store/product signage to increase business
• Manages inventory levels and assists with new inventory and placement
• Assists Retail Manager with product merchandising, display creation, and store/product signage
• Performs basic office functions such as data entry, inventory control, product ordering and receiving Works closely with the accounting department on all invoices and related paperwork
• Assists in the development of product re-ordering protocols
• Occasional delivery driving of a BRM vehicle between facilities
• Recommend, select, and help customers locate merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
• Share product knowledge enthusiastically and accurately to elevate service and increase sales
• Operate cash register with a high level of accuracy
• Manage fulfillment and inventory needs of the Whole Grain Store
• Ensure that the stock room is clean, organized, and follows all company best practices and standards
• Follow and adhere to all safety procedures when operating equipment
• Train and assist retail employees to properly put away freight, rotate stock, maintain flex space, and label as necessary
• Ensure proper pricing in all systems to account for accurate COGs
• Demonstrate awareness of financial impacts of decision making
• Work under pressure, meet deadlines, and be adaptable with working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Assist with inventory and ordering of merchandise
• Ensure merchandise is properly tagged, stickered, rotated, and displayed
• Comply with all company policies and procedures and operates all equipment in a safe and food-safe manner
• Confront and resolve difficult situations in a proactive, objective, professional, and solution-oriented manner
• Embrace change by being open to new ideas
• Communicate effectively with individuals, groups, peers, management, and the general public
• Ensure a clean, organized, safe, and respectful environment for guests and employees
• Comply with Bob’s Red Mill food safety policies and procedures including adherence to FDA regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Must remain friendly and service oriented, even during times of long lines and high traffic
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned
• Be willing to assist in other departments as needed
• Complies with all company policies and procedures and operates all equipment in a safe and food-safe manner
• Responsible for reporting food safety and quality concerns to Supervisors and/or Department Manager
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position reports to the Retail Store Manager.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to move quickly and work in a fast paced environment.
• Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform accurate and timely data entry.
• Is organized, dependable, and can work well within a multi-tasking environment.
• Possesses excellent time management skills when performing multiple job functions.
• Ability to work well individually and as a member of a team.
• Possesses a patient, calm and pleasant demeanor when assisting customers.
• Ability to work in an environment where exposure to potential food allergens is or may be present. 

Qualifications:

• Three or more years of retail inventory experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to sell alcohol.
• Must be able to drive a company vehicle.

Physical Demands: 

• Position requires continued walking or standing for long periods up to 2 hours at a time.
• Position requires the ability to bend, squat, and climb stairs frequently.
• Position requires the ability to lift products weighing up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

• The primary work environment for this position is within the store.  A small percentage of time may be outdoors where temperatures vary. 

What you should know: Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.