City:
Seattle
Location:
1161 - Recology King County - Burien Store
Subsidiary Name:
Recology King County
GROW WITH US
As the largest 100% employee-owned company in the resource recovery industry, Recology has a unique workplace culture that guides how we support employees, interact with our customers, service our communities, and care for our environment.
We are a team of trusted advisors and partners committed to superior customer service. We are a diverse group with a shared commitment to excellence and providing high caliber service. We are a collaborative and supportive team and looking for a motivated self-starter to join us!
We encourage Recology employees to G.R.O.W. with Us professionally and personally by:
Giving Back to our communities.
Recovering Resources to achieve their best and highest use.
Owning a company that provides quality service and protects the environment.
Working Together to achieve our common vision, a world without waste.
You can G.R.O.W. with Us by becoming our Retail Sales Associate
THE ROLE
Work with the Store Manager and Call Center to set up retail stores for long-term profitability by selling brand-appropriate products, providing customer service support, and building relationships with customers. Educate customers about waste reduction and sustainability, and sell products which are reusable, recycled, or refurbished.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, AND ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Sell products designed to reduce waste.
Provide superior customer service to customers and anticipates product needs.
Educate customers about waste reduction.
Create, lead, and run events to attract customers to the store.
Continually expand knowledge of sustainability and brand-appropriate products and services.
Maintain visual standards and cleanliness of the store.
Stock product on sales floor.
Run the cash register.
Identify and research new products for sale.
Open and close out the store each day.
Process customer payments as necessary.
Communicate and cooperate with other staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:
One year of experience in customer service and/or retail.
Retail sales operations, including industry standards, requirements and Retail Sales quality measurements.
Computer programs, including Microsoft Office suite of applications.
Industry specific software systems (e.g., Tower).
High school diploma or GED required.
Bachelor\'s degree preferred, but not required.
Valid driver\'s license preferred, but not required.
Skill and/or Ability to:
Promotes the WASTE ZERO philosophy by making the best and highest use of all resources as well as finding ways to use waste products in ways that benefit the environment.
Develops strategies to effectively manage current and future challenges and opportunities; develops recommendations and actionable plans.
Defines issues and focus on achieving workable solutions; generates innovative ideas to develop or improve existing systems.
Demonstrates ability to use computers and technology capabilities.
Demonstrates strong proficiency and knowledge in area(s) of expertise as well as company business and proficiency in strategic and financial processes.
Communicates well both verbally and in writing; listens to and understands various viewpoints; shares relevant information timely; provides constructive feedback; maintains professionalism.
Presents ideas effectively to individuals or groups and delivers presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience.
Effectively and productively engages with othe
