About Us: Uwajimaya, a family-owned business, and a cornerstone of Asian grocery retailing since 1928, is seeking dedicated individuals to join our dynamic team. With a legacy of excellence and a commitment to providing exceptional customer experiences, Uwajimaya has grown to become the premier destination for Asian food culture in the Pacific Northwest.
Who We're Looking For: We are seeking individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, driven to excel in their roles, and motivated to contribute to our vibrant team. Whether you're a seasoned professional or eager to start your career, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds who share our enthusiasm for food, customer service, and Asian culture.
To thrive at Uwajimaya, you should embody our core competencies:
Functional/Technical Skills: You possess the necessary functional and technical knowledge to perform your job at a high level.
Customer Focus: You are dedicated to meeting customer expectations and requirements, using feedback for improvements, and building effective relationships based on trust and respect.
Action Oriented: You enjoy working hard, are full of energy for challenging tasks, and seize opportunities with minimal planning.
Peer Relationships: You can find common ground with peers, solve problems collaboratively, and are seen as a cooperative team player who encourages collaboration.
Self-Development: You are committed to continuous self-improvement, adapt to different situations, and work to develop your strengths while addressing weaknesses.
We offer:
A flexible, friendly, and diverse work environment
Competitive starting wages
Employee discounts on food and gift items
Paid holidays from day one
Excellent health benefits
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Long term disability
Life insurance
Opportunities for growth and advancement
Supplemental insurance options available
Position Summary:
The Retail Pricing Coordinator holds accountability for ensuring the accuracy of the retail store’s pricing file by managing and maintaining the BRdata item database. While focusing on supporting the Grocery department, they remain globally oriented, supporting each department fully. The role involves facilitating POS processes for advertisements, acting as a gatekeeper for signage guidelines, providing exceptional customer service, and upholding company standards on BRdata security. The Retail Pricing Coordinator plays a crucial role in maintaining tag integrity to uphold customer trust in communicated retail prices.
Position’s Key Responsibilities:
Ensure accuracy and integrity of the BRdata item database, applying item batches to front-end check stands.
Take the lead on POS processes for advertisements, Temporary Price Reductions (TPRs), and other marketing requirements.
Hold responsibility for ensuring adherence to Uwajimaya signage guidelines.
Provide exceptional customer service and address inquiries related to pricing and signage.
Ensure a clean and safe work area, always exhibiting safe work practices.
Maintain open and effective communication with all levels of staff and management within both the retail store and corporate office.
Other duties as assigned.
Starting at $22.89/hr., Depending on Experience.
Uwajimaya participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. Please review the E-Verify Participation Poster and Right to Work Poster before proceeding with your application.
IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish) (PDF, 322.73 KB)
E-Verify_Participation_Poster_Eng_Es.pdf
Position Requirements:
Preferred BRdata software experience.
Strong ability to navigate a computer using Microsoft Windows and its applications.
Prior retail experience and knowledge of Asian products preferred.
Excellent customer service skills.
Basic math skills.
Flexible schedule.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent plus 2-3 years of experience in area of specialization.
