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Retail Sales Associate

Job in Vernon Hills, Lake County, Illinois, 60061, USA
Listing for: Wild Fork
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-27
Job specializations:
  • Retail
    Retail Associate/ Customer Service, Stocking, Cashier
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 18.5 USD Hourly USD 18.50 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Replenishment,Merchandising&Store Readiness
  • Keepthestoreclean,organized,and customer-readyatalltimes.
Description

Retail Sales Associate

Role Purpose

Asa Retail Sales Associate ,youcreateanexceptionalexperienceforeveryguestbydelivering

WildFork’sservicephilosophyofpersonalchefandfriendlybutcher.

Youengagecustomerswithexpertproductknowledge,meal inspiration,andwarmhospitalitywhilesupportingreplenishment,inventory accuracy,andstorereadiness.

Youplayavitalroleinmaintainingaclean,well-stocked,easy-to-shopstoreandconfidentlyperformessentialoperationalroutines—includingworkinginfreezerenvironments,handling cash,andsupportingopeningandclosingduties—evenwhenleadershipisnotpresent.

Youbringourvaluestolifeeveryday:

Determination,Simplicity,Availability,Humility,Sincerity,Discipline,Ownership.

Position Type

Full-time+Part-time

Starting Wage

$18.50 per hour + Bonus Potential

Core Responsibilities
  • Customer Experience&Selling
    • Deliverawarm,engagingpersonalchef&friendlybutchershoppingexperience.
    • Provide recommendations,cooking tips,recipes,andproductinsightsbasedoncustomerneeds.
    • Demonstrateunderstandingofdailysalesgoals,promotions,andstorepriorities,andapplythat knowledge through effective customer interaction and selling behaviors.
    • Drivesalesbyengagingcustomers,building baskets,andsuggestingproductpairings.
    • Support Wild Fork ’sservicestandardstoensurecustomersfeelwelcomed,valued,andinspiredtoreturn.
    • Leverageproductknowledgetoconfidentlyrecommendsolutions,buildbasketsize,anddelivera personalized, engaging customer experience.
  • Replenishment,Merchandising&Store Readiness
    • Stock,rotate,andmerchandiseproductstoensureafull,fresh,andvisuallycompellingstore.
    • CompleteFIFOrotationandmaintainaccuratelabelingandpricing.
    • Keepthestoreclean,organized,and customer-readyatalltimes.
    • Supportplanogramchanges,promotional sets,anddailyrecoveryroutines.
    • Inventory Support
    • Assistwithreceivingandprocessingdeliverieswithcareandaccuracy.
    • Maintain back-stockorganizationandcommunicatelowstockorproductissuespromptly.
    • Follow shrink-preventionpracticesandreportconcernstoleadership.
  • Freezer&Cold Environment Work
    • Confidentlyworkincoldtemperatures(walk-infreezer) topullproducts,organize stock,andexecutecounts.
    • Adheretofoodsafety,sanitation,andfreezersafetyguidelines.
  • Cash Handling&Opening/Closing Routines
    • OperatethePOSwithaccuracy;process transactions,returns,and exchanges.
    • Performopeningandclosingdutieswhenleadershipisnotpresent,includingregistercounts,cashpulls,safedrops,storewalkthroughsforthreadinessandsafety
    • FollowallcashhandlingSOPswithprecisionandintegrity.
  • Team Collaboration &Support
    • Workcloselywith Team Leaderstoexecutedailyprioritiesandmeetstoregoals .
    • Participateintraining,productknowledgesessions,andnewprocesses.
    • Activelyparticipateinongoingtraininganddevelopmenttostrengthenproductexpertise,selling capability and consistency in execution.
    • Supportapositive,inclusiveteamculturewhereeveryonefeelsvalued.
Qualifications
  • 1yearofretail,grocery,hospitality,orfoodexperiencerequired.
  • Strongcustomerserviceskillswithenthusiasmforfoodandculinaryexploration.
  • Abilitytoworkinfast-pacedenvironmentsandmanagemultipletasks.
  • Comfortableworkinginextremelycoldtemperatures.
  • Abilitytoliftupto
    50lbsandstand/walk8–10hours.
  • Flexible scheduling(mornings,evenings,weekends,holidays).
  • Basicmathskillsforcashhandling;

    POSexperienceaplus.
Values & Behaviors

Welookfor Sales Associates who :

  • Showdeterminationandurgencyinservingcustomers.
  • Engagewithhumility,sincerity,andprideinthe

    WildForkbrand.
  • Demonstratedisciplineandownershipineverytask.
  • Workrespectfullyaspartofa team.
  • Staycuriousaboutproducts,cooking,andcustomerneeds.
Benefits
  • Medical,Dental,&Vision Insurance
  • Health Reimbursement Account ,Flexible Spending Accounts ,Behavioral Health Matters Program ,Live Health Online  (Virtual Care)
  • Monthly Bonus Plan
  • 401(k) andCompany Match
  • PTO:

    Vacation,Sick,Birthday PTO
  • Culinary Perks:

    Culinary Training,Chewon This–Monthly Product Giveaway ,Wild Chef–Monthly Allowance to Shop in Store
  • Ongoing Development:

    Mentorship Program,Better Futures Program (freecommunitycollege)
  • Optional Perks:

    Fin Fit–Financial Resources,Discounts(cars,cellphones,services&more),Employee Referral Bonus Program
EOE,including disability/vets
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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