Job Summary of Freight Merchandise Associate:
Responsible for delivering a highly satisfied customer experience demonstrated by engaging and interacting with all customers, embodying customer experience principals and philosophy, and maintaining a clean and organized store environment. Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business.
Responsibilities of Freight Merchandise Associate:
- Innovators in customer experience exemplify best practices for fostering positive interactions with both internal and external customers
- Champions and exhibits a positive store culture that prioritizes integrity, honesty, and respect
- Carries out customer purchase and return transactions following prescribed operational procedures with precision
- Encourages the promotion of credit and loyalty programs as part of customer interactions
- Adheres to the set procedures and standards in accordance with the merchandising philosophy
- Skillfully processes and preps merchandise for display on the sales floor according to company protocols and standards
- Initiates and engages in store recovery as necessary throughout the day
- Maintains the required organizational, cleanliness, and recovery standards for the sales space and contributes to the cleanliness maintenance of the whole store
- Gives and acknowledges regular appreciation and constructive input
- Adheres to labor laws, regulations, and procedural requirements
- Supports and actively engages in store programs designed to reduce shrinkage
- Engages in activities that advocate for safety awareness and the establishment of a safe environment
- Executes supplementary tasks as assigned
Requirements of Freight Merchandise Associate:
- Shows exceptional interpersonal skills in dealing with diverse customer situations
- Capable of changing work hours to align with the needs of the business
- Shows impressive organizational skills paired with a diligent attention to details
- Skilled in managing a variety of tasks concurrently
- Demonstrates the skill to appropriately address changes in direction or unexpected situations along with possessing excellent communication abilities
- Proficient at lifting heavy loads with or without the necessity for reasonable accommodation
- Displays adeptness in working with peers and supervisors to achieve objectives
- Retail customer satisfaction is a key focus for shoppers