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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 2026-10-11
Job specializations:
  • Retail
    Retail Associate/ Customer Service, Retail Sales, 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,includingdisability/vets

The Retail Sales Associate role at Wild Fork is now open for applications in Vernon Hills, IL, United States.

Learn more about the Retail Sales Associate role in the description above.

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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