Job Title: Sales Associate

Pay: Varies
FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Reports to: Store Manager

Company Summary:
Midwest Petroleum is a retail petroleum and convenience store chain based in St. Louis, Mo. We began
operating in 1946, and since 2002, have been recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal as one of the
top 150 privately owned businesses in St. Louis. Midwest Petroleum operates 58 stores within a 150-mile
radius that employs approximately 600 employees. Midwest Petroleum markets fuel through the ZX,
Conoco, and Phillips 66 brands.
Primary Purpose of Job:
Provide fast and courteous service to all customers. Additional responsibilities include suggestive selling,
stocking, cleaning, and practicing proper safety procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Know all company procedures.
• Be familiar with store layout and merchandise.
• Practice proper customer relations at all times.
• Know how to operate all equipment in the store.
• Know how to properly stock inventory.
• Know and follow all preventive maintenance procedures.
• Know and follow all State laws for liquor/beer and tobacco.
• Keep everything inside and outside of the store clean.
• Administer sales transactions.
• Cash transactions
• Credit card transactions
• lotto/lottery transactions
• Issue money orders
• Be available to assist with shift coverage (most stores 24 hours).
• Handle any other work that can be assigned at supervisor's discretion.

Detailed Functions:

• Serve the customers.
• Front and fill coolers.
• Issue money orders.
• Administer credit card transactions.
• Administer lotto/lottery transactions.
• Clean, front, and stock shelves.
• Clean and wash down parking lots.
• Clean and wash windows.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Carry out garbage.
• Keep coffee fresh (every 45 minutes).
• Be sure money is secured at all times.
• Keep register at or below $100.00 at all times.
• Document all refunds, void, and no sales by attaching corrected receipt.
• Must be able to complete shift report.
• Know how to check vendors in and out.
• Know how to sign for and receive gasoline deliveries.
• Keep ice merchandiser clean.
• Keep walk-in cooler, restrooms, and back room clean and neat.
• Price merchandise.
• Rotate stock, pumps, countertops, shelves, etc.
• Ring up all sales.
• Practice plus selling and provide prompt courteous service.
• Always maintain a clean and neat image (see dress code).
• Know and follow state laws for liquor/beer, cigarettes, and adult magazines.
• Control cash shortages.
• Know and follow procedures for manufacturer’s coupons.
• Know company policy and procedures for carrying out shoplifting and robbery preventive measures.
• Allow no one behind checkout counter or into the backroom without proper identification.

Education/Experience Qualifications
Preferred: Highschool Diploma
1 year of experience in customer service/retail field

General Skill Requirements
In addition to the Essential Functions and Qualifications listed above, to perform the job successfully an individual
must also possess the following General Skill Requirements:
Adaptability — Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism and
feedback; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under
pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime, unanticipated changes in work pace; Works
with numerous distractions.
Attendance and Punctuality — Schedules time off in advance; Begins working on time; Keeps absences within
guidelines; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Communications — Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; and in written form; Exhibits good listening and
comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
Cooperation — Establishes and maintains effective relations; Exhibits tact and consideration; Displays positive
outlook and pleasant manner; Offers assistance and support to co-workers; Works cooperatively in group situations;
Works actively to resolve conflicts.
Job Knowledge — Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills;
Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to
others; Uses resources effectively.
Judgment — displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains
reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions; ability to
work with and maintain confidential information.
Problem solving — Identifies problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops
alternative solutions; Resolves problems in early stages; Works well in group problem solving situations.
Quality — Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve
and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Meets
productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly; Achieves
established goals.
Concentration — Maintains attention to detail over an extended period, continually aware of variations in changing
situations.