Retail Sales Associate (Redmond)

• Accept hard to recycle item drop offs, including potentially hazardous items such as batteries and fluorescent bulbs. Sort all material and log collection data.
• Promote and sell products designed to reduce waste. Educating customers about how they fit our Waste Zero mission.
• Opens and closes out the store each day, including compiling daily reports.
• Processes customer payment and addresses basic Customer Service requests.
• Maintains visual standards and cleanliness of the store, including merchandising and facing product.
• Runs the cash register, handling payments and bank deposits.
• Educates customers about waste reduction.
• Provides superior customer service to customers, both in store and over the phone and anticipates product needs.
• Stocks product on sales floor.
• Continually expands knowledge of sustainability and brand-appropriate products and services.
• Continually expand knowledge of sustainability and brand-appropriate products and services.
• Provide information to Recology customers regarding collection schedules, rates, and billing details.
• Partner with the Waste Zero department and/or independently create, lead, and run events to attract customers to the store.
• Communicates and cooperates with other staff and departments in store, over the phone, and through email and chat-based channels.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Two years’ of experience in customer service and/or retail; or equivalent of education and experience.
• Knowledge of computer programs, including Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Knowledge of retail sales operations, including industry standards, requirements and Retail Sales quality measurements.
• Preferred knowledge of industry specific software systems.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• The largest employee-owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R’s: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

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