Now Hiring - Fireworks Forever - St Croix Falls Sales Associate in Saint Croix Falls, WI

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SALES ASSOCIATES are the building blocks of our summer crew! Whether cashiering, bagging or helping customers find epic fireworks, they're on the front lines of night brightening! 25+ spots between the St. Croix Falls, WI store and the Somerset, WI store starting May through early June. Varied start dates & time commitments. Some positions average 30 hrs/wk right away, most average 7-15 hrs/wk during training and increase as the 4th approaches, but nearly all are eligible for 60+ the week of the 4th of July. Hello overtime wage! This is a physically demanding, seasonal position that requires long hours on your feet and ends on or near July 5. Location: Onsite. St. Croix Falls, WI Interviews available: By appointment Start Date: Varied May - early June Required Availability : Holidays, 6/13 evening event, 6/24 - 7/5 (dependent on start date) Job Type: Seasonal. Varied start dates May through early June. Some positions average 30 hrs/wk right away, most average 7-15 hrs/wk during training and increase as the 4th approaches, but nearly all are eligible for 60+ the week of the 4th of July. Position ends on or near 7/5. Casual work may be available outside of those dates. Pay: $20/hr Training Pay: $18/hr Benefits: +$2 select weekends, +$3 7/3 & 7/4, overtime (time and one half), +1/hr Fireworks Forever alumni, paid training, free uniforms, bonus opportunities, staff raffle, employee discount, firework giveaway. Plus, training includes a live product demonstration that includes a professional PYRO MUSICAL choreographed by our resident firework gurus! Basic Requirements: 18 years or older by start date, open availability (able to work unpredictable hours in order to meet business demands), background check. Full requirements and job description below. Schedule: Unpredictable. Weekdays, weekends, holidays, overtime as required to meet business demands. Travel: Must be able to travel locally (within 50 miles) About Fireworks Forever: At Fireworks Forever, our mission is to promote, preserve, and protect the responsible enjoyment of backyard fireworks through superior products, stellar service, multifaceted education, and a passion for sparking joy. Founded in 1981, we are a second generation, family-owned business of true fireworks geeks. We focus on responsibility, respect, safety, & fun. Our goal with this position is to reward hard-working people of character with high-earning potential in an environment that cultivates personal and professional development. The primary functions of a Sales Associate are to support the store and assist customers throughout the buying process by: * Maintaining day-to-day store operations * Supervising customers and visitors * Maximizing Company profit and minimizing expenses without compromising safety * Maintaining proper security measures * Maintaining compliance with all legal, health, and safety guidelines for retail consumer fireworks facilities and properties * Communication related to store * Professional development * Community outreach To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the following Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Maintaining day-to-day store operations * Maintaining arrival and departure times that support operational and customer needs * Processing POS (point of sale) purchases * Facilitating efficient bagging * Handling products and purchases * Providing outstanding customer service through excellent sales service, loss prevention, and quality control * Maintaining outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards, including stocking and customer carry out * Carrying out assigned duties and seeking out other ways to help when finished * Following organizational systems * Following inventory and supply systems * Executing marketing strategies and promotions * Responding to complaints and concerns in a professional manner * Maintaining an organized and healthy work environment * Monitoring and reporting on equipment, facility/property, and related supplies * Actively participating in training functions * Continuously and positively promoting the Company and its merchandise * Performing other duties based on business needs Supervising customers and other non-staff * Welcoming persons to the store and answering their questions * Assessing customer needs and providing assistance and information on products * Actively seeking out customers in the store * Building productive trust relationships with customers and coworkers * Driving sales through consistent development of product knowledge and customer service standards * Following rules, policies, and procedures; reporting violators * Educating non-staff on the safe, respectful, responsible, and legal use of our merchandise Maximizing Company profit and minimizing expenses without compromising safety * Maximizing through-put * Follow and achieve sales goals * Going above and beyond to drive sales * Suggestive selling and cross-selling * Suggesting ways to improve sales to leadership Maintaining proper security measures * Maintaining a safe and positive work culture * Enforcing loss prevention techniques * Protecting Company assets * Maintaining compliance with safety standards * Following security systems/measures Maintaining compliance with all legal, health, and safety guidelines for retail consumer fireworks facilities and properties * Following compliance directives * Communication related to store * Communicating effectively * Following store communication systems * Reporting to Store Manager regarding buying trends and customer needs * Developing and presenting recommendations to supervisor * Networking and establishing a positive and professional rapport with potential and actual staff, customers, and organizations in a position to influence Company reputation Professional development * Achieving and maintaining excellent knowledge of product categories, safe and legal product handling and use, workplace safety and security measures, inventory, and store and storage area layouts * Participating in meetings, trainings, and growth opportunities * Achieving and maintaining excellent knowledge of retail best practices, Company's systems, equipment, facility/property layout * Maintaining knowledge of, respect for, and enforcement of Company policies, procedures, and values * Seeking out additional/ongoing professional training and education * Providing feedback Community Outreach * Maintaining a positive and professional rapport throughout surrounding communities All job functions, duties, and responsibilities must be performed in accordance with established Company policies, procedures, guidelines, values, and mission. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Age, Education and/or Experience Requirements * 18 years of age or older * High School Degree Computer Skills * Ability to navigate in a Microsoft Windows environment * Ability to operate Point-Of-Sale register system * Ability to operate electronic devices including smart phones, tablets, and computers using all major platforms * Ability to navigate electronic mail, text messages, social media platforms, and required apps * Ability to quickly learn and confidently operate additional computer systems, software, and hardware essential to business function Language Skills * Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos * Ability to write simple correspondence * Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and in group situations * Ability to effectively communicate with diverse clientele and coworkers Mathematical Skills * Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals * Ability to compute rate and percent Reasoning Ability * Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out multi-step instructions in a fast-paced environment * Able to multi-task in fast-paced and slow-paced work environments * Ability to deal with people effectively Other Skills and Abilities * Excellent customer service skills * Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills * Self-starter * Excellent recall/memory * Common sense * Outstanding physical and mental strength, and stamina * Positive, courteous, energetic, enthusiastic, innovative, results-driven * Proven track record for safety, integrity, respect, trustworthiness, reliability, responsibility, and leadership * Genuine passion and respect for backyard fireworks and Fireworks Forever Physical Demands/Work conditions The physical demands described here are representative of those which are deemed necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, a person is regularly and/or repeatedly required to: stand, walk, stoop, kneel, pull, push, crouch, or crawl; use hands/fingers to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; assemble and set up fixtures; regularly lift 50+ pounds and/or move 90+ pounds; talk and hear; for prolonged periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include short and long-distance vision and depth perception. Work may take place indoors or outdoors. Extreme changes in temperature. Moderate to high levels of noise. Exposure to lift truck traffic. Exposure to stress related to meeting strict deadlines. Events and seasonality may require many 12-14+ hour shifts in a row. Weather and emergency related issues may require prolonged periods of work. Disclaimer: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by persons in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive list of all functions, duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of persons in this job. Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal, Temporary Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour Benefits: * Employee discount Ability to Commute: * Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024 (Required) Work Location: In person