Retail Sales Associate Maple Valley

Role of a Retail Sales Associate

NOTE:

Training will initially take place at the Issaquah Store location.

SHIFT:
Multiple

City:
Maple Valley

Location:

1161 – Recology King County Maple Valley Store

Subsidiary Name:
Recology King County

Tues-Fri & Sun:
Tues-Fri 9:30‑6:30 Sun 10:30‑5:30

Wed‑Sun:
Wed‑Sat 9:30‑6:30 Sun 10:30‑5:30

Tues‑Sat 9:30‑6:30

• Accept hard to recycle item drop offs, including potentially hazardous items such as batteries and fluorescent bulbs. Sort all material and log collection data.
• Promote and sell products designed to reduce waste. Educating customers about how they fit our Waste Zero mission.
• Open and close out the store each day, including compiling daily reports.
• Process customer payment and address basic customer-service requests.
• Maintain visual standards and cleanliness of the store, including merchandising and product facing.
• Run the cash register, handling payments and bank deposits.
• Educate customers about waste reduction.
• Provide superior customer service to customers, both in store and over the phone, anticipating product needs.
• Stock product on the sales floor.
• Continually expand knowledge of sustainability and brand-appropriate products and services.
• Provide information to Recology customers regarding collection schedules, rates, and billing details.
• Partner with the Waste Zero department and/or independently create, lead, and run events to attract customers to the store.
• Communicate and cooperate with other staff and departments in store, over the phone, and through email and chat-based channels.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Two years of experience in customer service and/or retail; or equivalent education and experience.
• Knowledge of computer programs, including Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Knowledge of retail sales operations, including industry standards, requirements and retail sales quality measurements.
• Preferred knowledge of industry-specific software systems.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work weekends.

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application; inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.