SALES ASSOCIATE, FULL OR PART TIME

  1. Statement of the Job
    • Every full or part time sales associate is responsible for the proper and efficient operation of his or her shift, within company policy, in such a manner as to ensure that the shift contributes to the increased profitability of the store.
  2. The Duties and Responsibilities Are:
    • General Management
      • Gives all customers prompt and courteous service which includes using the gasoline intercom to greet customers and adhering to BIC standards.
      • Observes shift operating hours at all times, as assigned by the Store Manager.
      • Performs specific tasks as assigned by the Store Manager.
      • Adheres to all city, county, state and federal regulations regarding the sale of restricted products.
      • Follows the work schedule as posted, unless a change in schedule is arranged with Store Manager.
      • Operates shift within company guidelines to achieve sales and profit.
      • Ensures Store Manager is made aware of all sales, cash, or operating discrepancies.
    • Bookkeeping
      • Completes a shift change report at the beginning and ending of the shift according to company policy.
      • Properly records all hours worked on the time sheet and signs verifying all hours worked.
      • Rings all sales as discussed in the Policy Manual and Basic Training Manual.
      • Accurately records all over rings and refunds.
    • Human Resources
      • Advises Store Manager of any personnel situations or policy violations having an adverse effect on store operating performance.
    • Security
      • Follows company policy with regard to excessive cash in registers, change fund and safe security as directed by Store Manager.
      • Follows company policy with regard to not allowing another associate to operate his or her cash drawer.
      • Shares the responsibility for controlling the inventory on the shift or in the store.
      • Follows company shift change procedures as per company policy.
      • Protects company assets at all times.
    • Merchandising
      • Keeps coolers, drink boxes, store shelves, and displays fully stocked and fronted at all times.
      • Properly cleans and maintains equipment and readies high-margin products such as coffee, fountain drinks, etc. as directed by Store Manager.
      • Uses correct pricing as listed on the DSD or grocery book for all merchandise.
      • Uses suggestive selling techniques as directed by Store Manager.
    • Maintenance
      • Keeps store floors clean at all times, with specific responsibility being assigned by the Store Manager.
      • Checks refrigeration equipment for proper performance and temperatures a minimum of once per shift.
      • Cleans windows, floors, shelving, counters, gas pumps and parking lot to ensure they remain clean at all times.
      • Follows all items on the shift duty checklist.
      • Immediately advises Store Manager of any maintenance problems.
    • Safety
      • Ensures that safety belts are worn per company policy.
      • Ensures that ladders are properly used.
      • Ensures that lifting procedures are followed per company policy.
      • Ensures that wet floor signs are used, per company policy.
      • Reports accidents promptly to store manager and corporate office.
  3. The Requirements For The Job Are:
    • Education – must have a high school diploma or GED.
    • Miscellaneous Criteria – must have an approved credit rating, criminal background check, pass the Management Readiness Profile and Management Math Test.
    • Be able to read, understand, and write the English language at the high school graduate level.
    • Be able to perform arithmetical calculations at the high school graduate level in order to be able to make change, complete shift reports and management reports.
    • Have sufficient visual acuity to check identification and process transactions.
    • Be able to read and understand instructions for operating electronic cash register, computer and other equipment.
    • Be able to lift up to 50 pounds, carrying cases of soft drinks, beer and juice containers, etc. or change a bag in the box for fountain soda syrup, at least once per shift.
    • Be able to react to a fire by lifting a fire extinguisher weighing 10 pounds and moving it to the fire area.
    • Be able to stock shelves and the walk in cooler.
    • Be able to bend in order to pull up a metal plate weighing 20 pounds and to put a tanker truck nozzle in the underground storage tank.
    • Be able to tolerate exposure to gasoline fumes and cleaning products.
    • Be able to climb a ladder to clean windows or change gasoline price signs.
    • Be able to speak and understand English, including the ability to hear the spoken word.
    • Be able to sweep and mop floors, dust shelves, and lift and carry out trash containers and place in an outside bin.
    • Be able to clean the parking lot and grounds surrounding the store.
    • Be able to enter and work in a cooler at a temperature of 33 degrees up to 20 minutes at a time.
  4. Disclaimer
    • The list of Requirements, Duties, Responsibilities is not exhaustive but is merely the most accurate list for the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description and to require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change ( for example, emergencies, changes in personnel, workload or technical development).