Sales Associate - Rodda Paint

Bozeman, MT 59718

About the Job

Position Summary: Participate as a team member of the store unit providing exceptional performance in the areas of customer service, product sales and operating processes. Support Store Management in day-to-day operations of the store. For delivery driver portion of position, safely and lawfully operate the Rodda Paint vehicle so travel time and distance during delivery is optimal.

Responsibilities - Customer Service, Operations, and Logistics:

Display a commitment to the company, customer, and fellow employees to "do the right thing" while making decisions and problem solving on the job. Maintain composure, through optimistic, professional, and approachable manners.
Demonstrate kind & respectful treatment of others which embodies the Workplace Fairness & Code of Conduct program.
Possess and demonstrate a collaborative, cheerful outlook with customers and fellow Rodda employees.
Answering basic customer inquiries in person and by phone
Determine and recommend products to customers ensuring they have all items required for their project.
Order processing, accurate tinting and shaking of paint, recording information in customer color history files.
Operating basic functions in the POS system, i.e., processing of sales, product inquiries, pricing, etc.
Security and protection of company and corporate inventory and assets
Inventory control; aisle /slotting, cycle counts
Shipping and receiving duties; putting away, rotating and stock, etc.
Safely operate equipment, forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, loading and unloading of vehicles
Participate in keeping the store organized, clean, tidy, and inviting.
Adhere to all workplace safety and health rules. Report any safety concerns or workplace hazards or incidents/events.
Proper use and maintenance required / supplied PPE (personal protection equipment)
AOR’s - Areas of Responsibility: All other store operational duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Requirements & Essential Functions:

Timely and predictable attendance is a requirement of all positions at Rodda Paint
Scheduling & reporting must remain flexible & available given the needs of the business & our customers.
Through presence and on-the-job training, actively develop a working knowledge of core product lines, tinting of paint based on formulated colors, using the color matching systems and auto tinting.
Training: Complete all required job training including, but not limited to: Sales Associate Training, HMIS / DOT Transportation & Handling of Dangerous Goods, Safe Driving, SERVICE 6, forklift cert. (if required), Workplace Fairness / Code of Conduct, Workplace Safety / Accident Prevention Program, COVID-19 Store Protocols etc.
Driving: With rare exception, the ability to legally drive is an essential function of most store positions. Present & sustain a Motor Vehicles Record (DMVR), which is consistent with company safe-driving guidelines. In context of this description ‘legal’ means: Personal liability insurance at the state minimum; possession of an active, unrestricted driver’s license issued by the state of residence; no more than three (3) convictions for ‘moving’ violations in the trailing 36-months; no ‘criminal traffic’ convictions (negligence, DUII/DWI, racing, reckless, vehicular homicide/assault, etc.) in the trailing 60-months.
Basic oral communication: Fully conversant (speaking, listening), fluent in English.
Reading and writing skills: Basic skill in reading and writing documents in standard English text
Mathematical skills: Skill in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Understanding of measures and weights. Money computation, making accurate change.
Computer/POS: Basic skills required. Familiar with internet navigation, emails, online training, Windows/Office, POS, etc.
High School Graduate or GED Equivalent

Physical Requirements: The work environment consists of physical conditions typical of a retail store, sales floor environment. The job is performed standing with regular walking & lifting & carrying of assorted paint containers and related items. Full-physical mobility is required for the performance of every store position.

About Rodda Paint:

Rodda Paint is the largest privately owned producer in the Pacific Northwest. Since 1932 we have been manufacturing our signature brand of paints and coatings, deep within the heart of Portland's industrial district. The distribution goes well-beyond the Oregon state-line, to numerous home-improvement store shelves, online market-places, and our direct-retail centers. Each Rodda employee is active in the development and expansion of our brand and in-turn is granted a portion of our Annual Profit-Share; after meeting their qualifying year of employment. Our full-time and part-time employees receive paid time-off and opportunity to participate in 401k savings with employer-match. Full-time employees working at all levels, have the option of a substantial-benefits package. We actively support employee recognition through an incentive program. We provide training, development, and advancement-opportunities in order to provide each Rodda employee with a chance to establish a long-term career. It is no wonder that since 1932, Rodda Paint has become the largest family-owned, regional paint company: We operate in five states, with over 60 locations, and we are 400-strong! In part this is due to the business-partnerships we forge through our commitment to integrity and service; While ensuring our coworkers and teams benefit from the thriving and supportive professional environments. All of it is ultimately created and maintained through the service and dedication of each Rodda employee.

Source : Rodda Paint