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Retail Sales Associate - Part Time - Shifts starting at 3pm/4pm to close/8pm and must be available on Sat/Sun!

Ocean State Job Lot • New Haven, CT 06513 • Posted 6 days ago

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The Retail Sales Associate at Ocean State Job Lot is responsible for performing sales transactions, assisting customers on the sales floor, and working as part of the store team to merchandise and maintain the sales and stock room areas according to company policies and procedures. This role requires a blend of customer service, teamwork, and independent work to ensure the best possible customer experience and store operations.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure all OSJL customers receive the best possible service on the sales floor and at the point of sale
  • Maintain proper handling of all customer transactions and corresponding documentation
  • Support OSJL merchandising standards for all assigned areas by properly displaying products on shelves and on the sales floor
  • Work independently and as a member of a team to accomplish assigned goals
  • Provide timely communication to store leadership regarding any opportunities for improvement
  • Understand, support, and implement safety protocols throughout the retail store
  • Operate a cash register as needed

Qualifications

Required

  • Prior retail customer service and/or cashier experience preferred
  • Basic math and reading skills
  • Legible handwriting
  • Good verbal and written communication skills

Full Job Description

Compensation for this opportunity is based on candidate experience and position

Join our team! All associates receive a 30% discount!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sales Associate is responsible for performing sales transactions and assisting customers on the sales floor. The Sales Associate also works as part of the store team to merchandise and maintain the sales and stock room areas according to Company policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensure all OSJL customers receive the best possible service on the sales floor and at the point of sale
  • Maintain proper handling of all customer transactions and corresponding documentation
  • Support OSJL merchandising standards for all assigned areas by properly displaying products on shelves and on the sales floor
  • Possess the ability to work independently and as a member of a team to accomplish assigned goals
  • Provide timely communication to store leadership regarding any opportunities for improvement
  • Understand,support, and implement safety protocols throughout the retail store
  • Operate a cash register as needed

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Prior retail customer service and/or cashier experience in other retail environments preferred
  • Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and good verbal and written communication skills

ATTRIBUTES:

  • Effective Communicator: You possess strong communication skills and have the ability to build and maintain a culture of trust and respect.
  • Team Oriented: You are capable of embracing the ideas of others (even if they conflict with your own) for the sake of the company and client.
  • Self-motivated: You can work with a minimum of supervision and be capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a proactive manner. You understand the tools and processes needed to meet larger strategic initiatives.
  • Passionate: You must be passionate about online collaboration and ensuring our clients are successful; we love seeing hunger and ambition.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Work primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. This position requires constant extended periods of moving, remaining stationary, ascending, descending, and/or positioning oneself to complete various tasks throughout the shift.
  • Responsible for physical activities including using hand tools, ascending or descending a ladder, moving, reaching, and lifting on a frequent basis: should be able to lift 35 lbs on a regular basis.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Management has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

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