Sales Associate

Summary: Kelley Williamson Co. is a family-owned convenience store chain serving Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. The Sales Associate plays a key role in delivering exceptional customer service, maintaining a clean store environment, and supporting daily operations. Responsibilities: - Provide fast, friendly, and courteous service that creates positive shopping experiences - Master our point-of-sale systems for smooth transactions, refunds, and register operations - Stay current on pricing, promotions, and product locations to help customers and boost sales - Stock and organize shelves, coolers, freezers, and displays for an appealing sales floor - Maintain store cleanliness from sales floor to restrooms to exterior areas including pumps and car wash - Work in various conditions including coolers, freezers, and outdoor environments - Keep our Kelley’s Café areas fresh with properly maintained equipment - Complete shift paperwork and assist with cash and safe reconciliation - Follow food safety guidelines for all food service items - Maintain accurate timekeeping and communicate any concerns to management - Collaborate effectively with team members and take direction from leadership - Follow all safety and security procedures, including proper cash handling - Alert management to operational issues like equipment problems or customer concerns Required Qualifications: - Must be at least 21 years of age. Where required by law, the individual may be required to obtain an Operator License to sell alcohol products in select markets - Ability to provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced retail environment - Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Basic math skills and the ability to handle cash and operate a point-of-sale (POS) system accurately - Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays - Ability to lift up to 30 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally, and to stand for extended periods Preferred Qualifications: - Prior experience in a convenience store, gas station, or retail environment - Experience handling cash and completing shift reports or basic bookkeeping tasks Required Skills: Point-of-Sale (POS) System, Cash Handling Benefits: Medical & Dental (BlueCross), Vision (EyeMed), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), Voluntary Life and AD&D, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Annual Matching, Vacation Time, Personal Time, Illinois Paid Leave, Six Paid Holidays, Employee discounts on store products, Clean, modern, and well-maintained work environment, Opportunities for advancement within our growing organization, Benefit eligibility may vary based on position, hours worked, and length of employment. Select benefits may not be eligible until specific milestones have been met. Consult with your Hiring Manager for more information.