Front End Lead; Illinois

How we reward you

401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%
* Healthcare plans to support your needs
* Virtual doctor visits
* Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program
* 15% Associate Discount
* Dave Ramsey’s Smart Dollar Program (no cost to you!)
* Associate Assistance Program
* RK Cares Associate Hardship Program
* 24/7 Chaplaincy Services

The purpose of the Front End Lead is to provide oversight and leadership to our front end operations. With a strong focus on delivering exceptional customer service, you will lead the front end associates, ensuring seamless and efficient checkout process.

• Ensure comprehensive training for new front end associates and oversee their development.
• Oversee cashier transactions and customer service desk layaway transactions including monthly layaway audits.
• Empower Cashiers to effectively utilize the cashier script for seamless customer interactions, educations them on company programs such as loyalty program, RK Visa, and RK Plus Protection Plan (RKPPP).
• Provide additional assistance to cashiers by running a register to ensure the front-end runs smoothly without interruption.
• Establish and maintain margin bins to optimize product visibility and organization.
• Communicate professionally with all Rural King associates and customers.
• Aid customers by offering load outs, coordinating with Outside Recover Associates to ensure prompt response.
• Execute accurate cash management, returns, layaways. exchanges, and price dispute resolutions.
• Set up and manage tax‑exempt customer plans, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure proper deactivation of either EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance) devices or spider wrapped products as needed.
• Assist in shrink awareness by researching all cash shortages and taking corrective action in the register to resolve the problem.
• Maintain heightened awareness of your surroundings to prevent loss (shrink) and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Respond to incoming calls at the registers with impeccable phone etiquette, identifying the store and yourself as a representative of Rural King using a professional and friendly demeanor.
• Complete daily paperwork process including the bank deposit and safe audits.
• Oversee the popcorn and coffee stations to ensure they are maintained in a timely manner to meet customer demands and maintain a positive experience.
• Take initiative in ordering necessary store supplies for optimal front‑end operations.
• Oversee the Buy Online Pick Up in Store (BOPIS) process, customer interactions with online transactions, and store fulfillment and customer pickups.
• Conduct a weekly BOPIS audit, comparing physical products to orders in the systems, identifying items beyond the 14‑day pick‑up window.
• Use general office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer.
• Participate in cross‑training for flexibility in various departments and responsibilities.
• Actively participate in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars. Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments.
• Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively.
• Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King’s Values:
  People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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• At least 3 years of retail cashier or retail supervisory experience or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong math skills for accurate cash handling.
• Demonstrated ability to thoroughly review and analyze information, identifying errors or inconsistencies to maintain high levels of accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills to implement policies and procedures, direct staff, and provide customer service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills…