COBS Bread USA- Sales Assistant - Merrick, NY

Position: Sales Assistant
Wage: $16-$20
Location: Merrick, NY, United States

Share in something more than a career at COBS Bread
2023 Top 50 Best Workplaces™ in Canada by Great Place to Work®
Successfully operating over 160 locations across Canada and over 500 in Australia - Join the Team to achieve the same goal across New York and Connecticut!

When you join the COBS Bread team, you become part of a welcoming workplace that is dedicated to supporting your professional growth. We are here to inspire you to connect with your community, enjoy your work with a fantastic team, and be a part of something meaningful. As a passionate, curious, and enthusiastic team player who wants to make a difference, we have exciting opportunities waiting for you

Your Role as Sales Assistant

At COBS Bread, we celebrate fresh. Our Sales Assistants are experts in freshness, and in giving our customers a great in-bakery experience. Right now, we are looking for personable Sales Assistant to share their enthusiasm for all things fluffy and sweet with our loyal customers. No experience necessary- just the right attitude and a willingness to learn.

What Your Day Looks Like

• 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 assist with production as needed. (Yep- you’re going to learn how to do some baking!)

Requirements

Why You Were Bread for This

• You are someone who takes pride in providing a great and personable experience for our customers
• You have a positive attitude and friendly demeanour
• You are reliable, self-motivated, and enjoys learning new skills
• You are a team player who is approachable and likes working with people
• Relevant retail experience and experience in handling cash, credit card and debit transactions is a strong asset

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

Perks & What You’ll Feel Good About

• A fun team work 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
• And more, including benefits for all full time employees

While we thank you for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.