Pricing Analyst/Clerk

We are needing someone with knowledge of retail pricing data entry, preferred. We will provide paid, on-the-job training for the right candidate. Excellent benefits and career advancement opportunities. Must have strong skills in data entry, Microsoft Software, and 10-key. This position requires no travel. Located at our corporate offices in Overland Park, KS.

Position Objective: To assist Cosentino’s Food Store locations by executing and maintaining pricing in system while ensuring pricing complies with agreed upon guidelines. The individual who works within this role will also aid in resolving pricing problems.

Reporting Structure : This position formally reports to Pricing Manager.

Status: This is a non-exempt position.

Knowledge

The following is a list of any certifications, formal education, or training requirements for this position.

Essential Knowledge

• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office software suite and 10-key is required.
• At least one (1) year of experience in Retail Pricing.
• Completion of initial as well as ongoing training and development as listed on the Cosentino Learning Plan.

Non-Essential Knowledge

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Skills

The following is a list of the basic skill requirements for this position.

Essential Job Functions

• Execute and maintain all appropriate data fields such as item#, UPC, cost, and retail in the current system while ensuring pricing complies with agreed upon guidelines.
• Knows and implements the Cosentino Customer Service Standards.
• Aid in resolving pricing problems.
• Responsible for the integrity of prices in the Retail Pricing Environment.
• Conform to co-workers, management, store personnel and others in a courteous and professional manner
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
• Demonstrates the strong verbal and interpersonal skills necessary for positive customer and peer interactions.
• Demonstrates the basic math and reading skills required for the position.

Non-Essential Job Functions

• Ensure the pricing system is accurately updated with new items.

Physical Abilities

The following physical movements could potentially be part of any scheduled shift and employees will be expected to perform these actions while on duty.

Essential Abilities

• Reaching overhead with both arms, twisting at the waist and lifting objects with both hands weighing up to 5 lbs.
• Sitting for long periods of time at a computer workstation.
• Able to lift up to 25lbs.

Non-Essential Abilities

• Climbing a ladder, possibly up to 15ft.

Core Competencies

The following is a list of overall competencies identified for this role. This profile is based on the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities for the position.

Customer Focus

• Meets or exceeds the service expectations of internal and external customers.
• Accepts customer feedback and uses it to make improvements in products and services.
• Decisions, actions and behaviors reflect a priority on the customer’s needs.
• Interactions with customers are courteous, respectful, and follow the Cosentino Customer Service Standards.

Integrity and Trust

• Behaviors demonstrate a direct, truthful manner that portrays trustworthiness in all professional interactions.
• Presents the unvarnished truth while still maintaining a courteous, polite demeanor.
• Respects the privacy of others and avoids gossiping behaviors that break down working relationships and deteriorate trust.
• Admits mistakes, avoids blame-shifting, and is accountable for actions in the workplace.

Interpersonal Savvy

• Relates well to all kinds of people.
• Builds rapport with customers and coworkers while still demonstrating appropriate professional boundaries.
• Maintains constructive and effective relationships with peers and customers.
• Uses diplomacy and tact to diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
• Effectively resolves conflicts or other difficult interpersonal circumstances in the workplace by using appropriate means and resources.

Adaptable Learning Style

• Learns quickly when faced with new procedures, problems or other changes.
• Open and adaptable to changes in the workplace.
• Learns from both successes and failures in the learning process in order to keep developing in the workplace.
• Quickly considers all angles of a situation to identify solutions and problem-solve challenges.
• Eager and willing to tackle tasks and projects that require learning new skill sets or gaining advanced knowledge.
• Looks for new opportunities to develop professionally and keep skills and knowledge fresh.

Results Oriented

• Known as the type of person to “step up to the plate” to get things done.
• Responds to tasks, projects or requests with a sense of urgency.
• Shows the follow through and drive to complete projects or tasks even when challenges or unforeseen obstacles are presented.
• Demonstrates an eager and willing attitude when asked to participate in new projects or tasks.
• Able to anticipate problem areas and possible solutions for improvement.
• Functions well as part of a team but can also act independently when necessary to “get the job done”.
• Demonstrates required skills in a manner that produces desired results.
• Follows company policy and procedures in order to achieve maximum results.