Sales Team Lead - Compo Acres Westport, CT

Share in something more than a career at COBS Bread

At COBS Bread, we are committed to top-quality products and the professional growth of our team. This ensures our customers have excellent experiences. As the leading global retail bakery chain, we are expanding throughout the Northeast and seek driven individuals ready to tackle new challenges and grow with us. Join us to help drive our expansion across the US and be part of a dynamic organization focused on excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

At COBS Bread, we believe in creating a positive impact through our core values—MAGIC. Our commitment to Morale, Adaptability, Growth, Integrity, and Collaboration drives everything we do, ensuring that our team thrives in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Your Role as Sales Team Leader

At COBS Bread, we celebrate fresh. Our Sales Team Leaders are experts in freshness, and in giving our customers a great in-bakery experience. We are looking for a personable Sales Team Leader to share their love of freshness with our loyal customers. Minimum 1 year sales experience with just the right attitude and a willingness to learn.

Working at COBS Bread you will:

·       Work as part of a small team, providing an exceptional customer experience, and getting to know your regular, loyal customers

·       Be responsible for merchandising product and executing marketing campaigns

·       Work alongside your team to keep the bakery clean and stocked with product.

·       For all unsold items, ensure proper packaging for our End of Day Partners to pick up

Requirements

This is the job for you if:

• You are someone who takes pride in providing a great and personable experience for our customers
• You contribute to creating the WOW factor to all customers
• You have a positive attitude and friendly demeanor
• You are reliable, self-motivated, and enjoy learning new skills
• You are a team player who is approachable and likes working with people
• You have relevant retail experience, and experience in handling cash, credit card and debit transactions are a strong asset
• Minimum 1 year sales experience and 1 year managing a small team

Physical Requirements

• Continuous standing/ walking for all tasks
• Constant use of both hands
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 15 pounds, reaching below shoulder level, bending and turning
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 45 pounds, pushing, pulling, crouching, bending and reaching above shoulder level

Benefits

What’s in it for you?

• A fun teamwork environment with flexible hours
• Competitive pay and participation in tip pooling program
• Our paid training program – Continue to develop your sales and leadership skills through our Bronze and Silver Sales Development Qualification program.
• Career advancement opportunities – We have a stake in helping passionate team members grow and have more impact in the business and community.
• Complimentary products on us every shift
• Eligibility for Health Care Benefits, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability

Our Role

At COBS Bread, you'll join a workplace dedicated to helping you excel and rise to any challenge. We’re committed to supporting your growth, fostering community connections, ensuring you enjoy your work, and offering more than just a job. We have exciting opportunities lined up for passionate, curious, and driven team players like you who are ready to make a meaningful impact.

About COBS Bread

With over 180 locations, COBS Bread serves fresh and delightful baked goods to communities across Canada every day. We have recently expanded into the US. Any unsold items are donated daily to various local charities and food banks. The company’s success can be attributed to the quality of our product, the development of our people, and our warm and friendly customer service.

COBS Bread is part of Bakers Delight – Established in 1980 operating as Bakers Delight in Australia and New Zealand, and since 2003 as COBS Bread in Canada, and the now the USA. Together we have grown to more than 800 bakeries across Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA. The entire network employs over 15,000 people, serving more than 2.1 million customers each week.

Accessibility

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Job Types: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift
• Morning shift
• Closing shift
• Weekend shift

Experience:

• Customer service: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person