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Guest Specialist Rapid Refill Bellingham

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $14.00 - $18.50
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
flexible scheduling
Retirement Plan
Training and Development

Job Description

Our company is a well-established retail and convenience store dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining a welcoming environment for all visitors. We pride ourselves on being more than just a place to purchase goods; we strive to create a positive and memorable shopping experience for every customer that walks through our doors or interacts with us by phone. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the way our staff engages with guests, ensuring each individual feels valued and appreciated. We are currently seeking enthusiastic and motivated Guest Specialists to join our team and uphold our high standards of customer care and operational efficiency.

As a Guest Specialist, you will play a vital role in representing our company’s customer-first philosophy. This is not merely a cashier position; Sales Associates are front-line ambassadors who deliver countless touch points of superior service that impact customer satisfaction and loyalty. Your primary responsibility will be to greet customers warmly with a genuine smile and an enthusiastic attitude, addressing them by name whenever possible to build a personal connection. Providing undivided attention, quick and efficient service, and helpful suggestions or promotions will be essential to your role. Beyond transactional duties, you will be instrumental in creating a clean, organized, and inviting store environment by performing various housekeeping and merchandising tasks.

Your stewardship of the customer experience will extend beyond the sales counter to include maintaining restrooms, floors, coolers, and all public areas to our company’s cleanliness and safety standards. Outside the store, you will ensure that entrances, parking lots, and fuel islands are free from debris, spills, and other hazards. You will also assist with inventory control, cash accountability, legal compliance related to restricted product sales, and support store management with vendor interactions and delivery coordination. A keen eye for details such as stocking merchandise correctly, pricing products, and keeping displays attractive and fresh will be crucial.

This role requires a person who is upbeat, people-oriented, flexible, and able to work independently or as part of a team with a strong sense of urgency and multitasking capability. Honesty, punctuality, professionalism, and the ability to communicate effectively with team members, management, customers, and vendors are mandatory qualities. Additionally, physical stamina is essential, as you will be required to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and be comfortable working in varied environmental conditions including coolers and outdoors.

If you aspire to be part of a dynamic, customer-focused company with opportunities for growth, and you possess the dedication and skills to deliver outstanding guest service, this position offers a rewarding career path with a supportive team environment.

Job Requirements

  • Must be physically able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
  • Able to balance on step stool or stepladder
  • Must be able to work in a cooler at 36 degrees for up to 30 minutes
  • Tolerate exposure to gasoline fumes and cleaning products
  • Visual acuity to check identification
  • Basic math skills at 8th grade level
  • Ability to speak, read and write English at 8th grade level and communicate effectively
  • Class C Operator Certification required

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous retail or customer service experience preferred
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team
  • Basic math skills
  • Proficient in operating POS and related technology
  • Knowledge of cash handling procedures
  • Ability to follow company policies and procedures
  • Customer-oriented with a friendly and enthusiastic demeanor
  • Flexible and willing to learn
  • Dependable and punctual
  • Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs

Job Duties

  • Provide an enthusiastic greeting to all customers upon entering the store or on the phone
  • Get to know customers and use their names
  • Go out of your way to make customers feel important and valued
  • Move quickly to provide fast service
  • Offer suggestions and promotions
  • Thank customers for their business and invite them back
  • Clean and maintain restrooms, floors, coolers, and shelves
  • Sweep and mop floors free of trash, spills, and stains
  • Maintain outside cleanliness including parking lot and fuel islands
  • Stock and face all merchandise, price products correctly
  • Brew coffee and handle fast food area cleanliness
  • Control inventory and protect company assets
  • Handle cash, credit card, and check transactions accurately
  • Adhere to policies on age-restricted product sales
  • Check in vendors and gas deliveries
  • Operate POS, lottery, phone card and money order machines
  • Attend store meetings and assist managers with recruitment
  • Communicate effectively with store manager, team members, vendors, and customers
  • Identify and resolve problems quickly and effectively

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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