Merchandise Associate

Sierra; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Sierra is hiring a part-time Merchandise Associate in the Greater Pittsburgh Region. You will stock and organize merchandise on the sales floor, maintain displays, and ensure items are labeled and priced accurately. You’ll assist customers and support fitting rooms and checkout as needed.

Role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays with strong attention to detail and teamwork in a fast-paced retail setting. Join a dynamic retail team with outdoor gear focus.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for customers, teammates, and supervisors.
• Customer service and customer experience to provide helpful assistance and a positive shopping experience.
• Sales skills to support recommendations and meet sales objectives.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented retail environment, including standing and lifting merchandise.
• Basic math and cash-handling skills; prior retail or hospitality experience is beneficial but not required.
• Reliability in attendance and flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Stock and organize merchandise on the sales floor.
• Maintain visually appealing displays and ensure inventory is labeled and priced.
• Assist customers in finding products and answer questions about merchandise.
• Support fitting room and checkout areas as needed.
• Participate in receiving and processing new shipments.
• Collaborate with coworkers and store leadership to meet sales and service goals.
• Keep the store clean and safe in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Sales ability

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexibility

Math and cash handling

Job description

Company Description Sierra is an off-price retailer focused on helping people enjoy the outdoors, offering gear and apparel for activities ranging from dog walking and casual hiking to yoga and running. As part of the T.J.Maxx family, Sierra delivers recognized brands at significantly reduced prices, generally 20% to 60% less than traditional department and specialty stores. With a strong online presence and a rapidly expanding network of stores, Sierra provides team members with opportunities to grow in a dynamic retail environment. The culture emphasizes teamwork, a love of the outdoors, and a fun, fast-paced atmosphere that welcomes people who enjoy engaging with customers and colleagues.

Role Description This is a part-time, on-site Merchandise Associate role based in the Greater Pittsburgh Region. The Merchandise Associate supports daily store operations by stocking and organizing merchandise on the sales floor, maintaining visually appealing displays, and ensuring inventory is accurately labeled and priced. The role includes assisting customers in finding products, answering questions about merchandise, and supporting the fitting room and checkout areas as needed. Team members help keep the store clean and safe, participate in receiving and processing new shipments, and collaborate with coworkers and store leadership to meet sales and service goals. This position requires regular interaction with customers, flexibility in scheduling, and consistent attention to detail in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with customers, teammates, and supervisors.
• Customer service and customer experience skills to provide helpful assistance, address questions, and ensure a positive shopping experience.
• Sales skills to support product recommendations, promote store offerings, and contribute to meeting sales objectives.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented retail environment, including standing, walking, and lifting merchandise as needed.
• Basic math and cash-handling skills; prior retail or hospitality experience is beneficial but not required.
• Reliability in attendance, flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays, and commitment to maintaining a clean, safe store environment.