Merchandise Associate

The TJX Companies, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

401(k) Associate contributions

Paid holidays/vacation/sick

Health care FSA

dental/medical/vision

Job summary

The TJX Companies, Inc. is seeking a Store Associate for HomeGoods in Newport News, VA. You will deliver a highly satisfied customer experience, ring sales, support loyalty programs, and help maintain a clean, organized store environment.

This role requires excellent communication, the ability to multi-task, and a flexible schedule to meet business needs in a fast-paced retail setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Flexible schedule to support business needs.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Capable of multi-tasking.
• Ability to respond to changes in direction or unexpected situations.
• Capable of lifting heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Role models established customer experience practices with internal and external customers.
• Supports and embodies a positive store culture through honesty, integrity, and respect.
• Accurately rings customer purchases/returns and counts change back to customer.
• Promotes credit and loyalty programs.
• Maintains merchandising philosophy and follows procedures and standards.
• Processes and prepares merchandise for the sales floor.
• Initiates and participates in store recovery as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness and order of the sales floor and participates in store upkeep.
• Provides and accepts recognition and constructive feedback.
• Adheres to labor laws, policies, and procedures.
• Supports shrink reduction goals and safety initiatives.

Skills

Customer service

Flexible schedule

Communication

Multitasking

Adaptability

Lifting ability

Team player

Retail experience

Job description

HomeGoods

At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.

Job Description

Opportunity: Grow Your Career

Responsible for delivering a highly satisfied customer experience proven by engaging and interacting with all customers, embodying customer experience principles and philosophy, and maintaining a clean and organized store environment. Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business.

• Role models established customer experience practices with internal and external customers
• Supports and embodies a positive store culture through honesty, integrity, and respect
• Accurately rings customer purchases/returns and counts change back to customer according to established operating procedures
• Promotes credit and loyalty programs
• Maintains and upholds merchandising philosophy and follows established merchandising procedures and standards
• Accurately processes and prepares merchandise for the sales floor following company procedures and standards
• Initiates and participates in store recovery as needed throughout the day
• Maintains all organizational, cleanliness, and recovery standards for the sales floor and participates in the maintenance/cleanliness of the entire store
• Provides and accepts recognition and constructive feedback
• Adheres to all labor laws, policies, and procedures
• Supports and participates in store shrink reduction goals and programs
• Participates in safety awareness and maintains a safe environment
• Other duties as assigned

Who We’re Looking For: You.

• Possesses excellent customer service skills
• Able to work a flexible schedule to support business needs
• Possesses strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Capable of multi-tasking
• Able to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations
• Capable of lifting heavy objects with or without reasonable accommodation
• Works effectively with peers and supervisors
• Retail customer experience preferred

Address

12551 Jefferson Ave

Location:

USA HomeGoods Store 1089 Newport News VA

In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

Benefits

• Associate discount
• EAP
• smoking cessation
• bereavement
• 401(k) Associate contributions
• child care & cell phone discounts
• pet & legal insurance
• credit union
• referral bonuses
• 401(k) match
• medical/dental/vision
• HSA
• health care FSA
• life insurance
• short/long term disability
• paid parental leave
• paid holidays/vacation/sick
• auto/home insurance discounts
• scholarship program
• adoption assistance

All benefits are provided in accordance with and subject to the terms of the applicable plan or program and may change from time to time.

Contact your TJX representative for more information.

This position has a starting pay range of USD $13.50 to $14.00 per hour. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.