Sales Associate- Full Service Tobacconist
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Are you a self-starter that thrives on accomplishments? Do you take pride in making happy customers? Do you want to work for the best company in your industry?
Then we may have a full-time opening for you as a Professional Tobacconist - Retail - Cashier - Customer Service.
Must be able to work various shifts per week.
No experience required.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must have reliable transportation.
Wage: $36,000+
Minimum Age 21+ years old
By replying to this posting, we will review your resume expressing an interest in the position. You must additionally complete our formal application that is available on our website and then contact us to arrange for an interview. Read the full job posting so that you understand our expectations.
Instructions : After downloading and printing the application from our website, www.buttheadstobacco.com/employment candidates can arrange to meet with Kevin Paige with fully completed applications. Mr. Paige's schedule varies. Please email kpaige at snet dot net to arrange for a convenient time.
About Butthead's Tobacco Emporium:
Butthead's Tobacco is a full service tobacconist serving Western Connecticut from 2 locations. Danbury, and Gaylordsvile (New Milford).
Established in 1999 as a cigarette outlet, we have expanded into all tobacco categories. As one of the nation's top premium cigar retailers, we have a national customer base and emphasize the responsible adult use of tobacco.
Our staff is educated on the manufacturing process of our products and helps to educate our customers.
Position:
We are searching for a candidate to join our team of professional tobacconists. The ideal candidate understands the varying schedule of a retail operation and the benefits of a fluid schedule with varying days off. They must be a self-starter and have excellent time management skills.
Qualified candidates will be interested in the tobacco business and becoming a KEY member of our staff. Access to tobacco industry representatives will provide the information to make this candidate an expert in the tobacco business.
Our abundant selection of tobaccos and premium cigars is an exception in the marketplace. As one of the nation's prominent tobacconists, we strive to have the friendliest and most knowledgeable staff in the business.
Responsibilities:
This position has primary responsibility for customer satisfaction, generating sales, housekeeping, merchandising, POS operations and loss prevention, in adherence with all company/store standards.
Previous retail or customer service experience, preferably in a selling environment is a plus. You must develop the ability to demonstrate success in selling using techniques such as add-on sales and accurately describing our products to customers.
This position requires standing and walking to work with customers and show them merchandise.
Proficiency in the basic skills of store operations: performance of all register transactions, housekeeping, and product stock procedures. This requires constant standing at the register as well as occasional squatting and kneeling.
Daily stocking, processing incoming and outgoing merchandise shipments.
This requires constant standing and walking, occasional squatting and kneeling, frequently lifting & carrying up to 10 lbs and occasionally 11-30 lbs.
Skills Required:
- Understands basic retail concepts: selling, visual merchandising, and loss prevention.
- Understands the importance of and is motivated by achieving sales goals and continually strives to increase sales.
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate verbally in a clear, audible, and grammatically correct manner.
- Ability to listen/read and accurately understand the products a customer is looking for.
- Relates to all customer segments and creates a good first impression.
- Manages multiple tasks and time effectively.
- Works as part of a team.
- Maintains a high energy level.
- Identifies the specific needs of the customer and suggests appropriate products.
- Accepts suggestions and criticism in a positive manner and acts on them appropriately.
- Understands importance of teamwork in the store.
- Displays pride, self-confidence and a positive attitude.
- Is an active learner who takes responsibility for personal development.
- Has a strong work ethic and sense of personal responsibility.
- Is goal-oriented.
- Ability to work unsupervised.
- Displays flexibility to work a varied schedule to meet store needs.
Hours:
We are open 7 days a week and closed major holidays. Only our Danbury location is open on Sunday.
Staff members are required to rotate shifts at all of our locations.
****The Danbury store, located at 5 Padanaram Road in Danbury, has the highest traffic and exposure to the most tobacco knowledge.
Our sister location in Gaylordsville is within 25 minutes of our Danbury store.
Compensation:
Although the pay is hourly, weekly overtime is generously given and encouraged (schedule is based on 46 hours weekly starting Mondays).
The preferred candidate will earn at least $42,000 in the first year with growth potential based on the contribution to the company's performance.
After a 90 day probationary period, health insurance is offered with a 50% employee contribution before taxes. Vacation accrues at 40 hours per year and may be used after the first anniversary of hire. Holiday pay is also provided for many major holidays when we are closed.
Feel free to visit our website or our Facebook Pages.
We offer weekly cigar events in our Danbury store and expect our staff to promote our consumer promotions.
Applications are available on our website for download and must be completed before a candidate is considered.
Instructions:
After downloading and printing the application from our website, buttheadstobacco dot com candidates can arrange to meet with Kevin Paige with fully completed applications. Mr. Paige's schedule varies. Please email kpaige at snet dot net to arrange for a convenient time.
DisclaimerThe preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Butthead's Tobacco Emporium is dedicated to Equal Employment Opportunity, M/F/D/V
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $42,000.00+/year/hourly w/ overtime
We strongly urge you to read the instructions above. If you have read this far, you might be a qualified candidate for this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple locations