Looking for a SWEET job this Summer?
Join our Team at Forbes Candies at the Virginia Beach Ocean Front!
NOW HIRING in Virginia Beach Locations at: Atlantic Ave
Sales associate positions also available (seasonal)
About Us:
Forbes Candies Inc. is a Virginia Beach manufacturer, distributor and retailer of tasty confections including our famous salt water taffy, chocolates, and many other homemade confections. We manufacture over 100 different confections, many of which are our original recipes that date back to when we started in 1930. In addition to a wide selection of our own treats, our Virginia Beach and Outer Banks retail stores also carry a trending candies, gummies, souvenir gifts, and clothing lines, while focusing on bringing out the nostalgic kid in every customer.
What We Offer:
· Competitive Pay
· Flexible work schedule
· On-the job Training
· Employee discount
· Paid Weekly
Hiring For:
· Full Time or Part Time
· Seasonal positions with potential full time opportunities
JOB OVERVIEW
Shift Leaders/Key Holders are responsible for opening/closing the store, managing cash drawers, preparing bank deposits, filling out daily sales numbers and working with sales associates on daily floor duties while delivering excellent customer service.
Primary Job Duties:
· Opening and/or closing the store during designated work shift per the company standard
· Deliver exceptional customer service to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
· Work on the Point of Sales system/cash register, process sales transactions
· Prepare bank deposits and fill out daily sales reports as needed
· Provide assistance to lead and train team members in daily floor duties
· Handle customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner
· Utilize sales, promotion and product knowledge to drive sales
· Support Management in maintaining a clean, organized and inviting store environment that inspires customers to shop
· Assist with inventory management, including stock replenishment and merchandising
· Support store management in overseeing the basic operational functioning of the store when a Store Manager is not on the premises
· Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of holidays, nights and weekends.
Minimum Qualifications
· Previous experience in a retail shift leader (key holder) position
· Minimum of 1-year customer service experience
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills
· Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service
· Excellent multitasking and time management skills
· Cash handling experience with the ability to operate a cash register accurately
· Attention to detail and ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment
· Availability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $15.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
