Sales Assistant

Position: Sales Assistant
Wage: $15-$18
Location: Eastchester, 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.

About COBS Bread

With over 170 locations, COBS Bread serves fresh and delightful baked goods to communities across Canada every day. Any unsold items are donated daily to various local charities and food banks. The company’s success can be attributed to the quality of our product, the development of our people, and our warm and friendly customer service.

COBS Bread is part of Bakers Delight – Established in 1980 operating as Bakers Delight in Australia and New Zealand, and since 2003 as COBS Bread in Canada and the USA. Together we have grown to more than 700 bakeries across Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA. The entire network employs over 15,000 people, serving more than 2.1 million customers each week.

Accessibility

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

Experience:

• Customer service: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person