Front End Lead (Illinois)

Front End Lead

The purpose of the front end lead is to provide oversight and leadership to our front end operations. With a strong focus on delivering exceptional customer service, you will lead the front end associates, ensuring a seamless and efficient checkout process.

Responsibilities include :

• Ensure comprehensive training for new front end associates and oversee their development.
• Oversee cashier transactions and customer service desk layaway transactions including monthly layaway audits.
• Empower Cashiers to effectively utilize the cashier script for seamless customer interactions, educating them on company programs such as loyalty program, RK Visa, and RK Plus Protection Plan.
• Provide additional assistance to cashiers by running a register to ensure the front-end runs smoothly without interruption.
• Establish and maintain margin bins to optimize product visibility and organization.
• Communicate professionally with all Rural King associates and customers.
• Aid customers by offering load outs, coordinating with Outside Recover Associates to ensure prompt response.
• Execute accurate cash management, returns, layaways, exchanges, and price dispute resolutions.
• Set up and manage tax-exempt customer plans, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure proper deactivation of either EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance) devices or spider wrapped products as needed.
• Assist in shrink awareness by researching all cash shortages and taking corrective action in the register to resolve the problem.
• Maintain heightened awareness of your surroundings to prevent loss and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Respond to incoming calls at the registers with impeccable phone etiquette, identifying the store and yourself as a representative of Rural King using a professional and friendly demeanor.
• Complete daily paperwork process including the bank deposit and safe audits.
• Oversee the popcorn and coffee stations to ensure they are maintained in a timely manner to meet customer demands and maintain a positive experience.
• Take initiative in ordering necessary store supplies for optimal front-end operations.
• Oversee the Buy Online Pick Up in Store (BOPIS) process, customer interactions with online transactions, and store fulfillment and customer pickups.
• Conduct a weekly BOPIS audit, comparing physical products to orders in the systems, identifying items beyond the 14-day pick-up window.
• Use general office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer.
• Participate in cross-training for flexibility in various departments and responsibilities.
• Actively participate in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars. Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments.
• Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively.
• Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King's Values : People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualities for Success include :

Physical Requirements include :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.