Part-Time Retail Sales Associate - Cowlitz

Innowave Marketing Group LLC; Ridgefield (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Generous PTO policy

Company-provided equipment

Job summary

Innowave Marketing Group is seeking a Part-Time Sales Associate at Cowlitz Trading Post in Ridgefield, WA. You will assist customers, keep the store organized, and help drive sales while learning a wide range of products from clothing to electronics.

The role emphasizes excellent customer service, strong communication, and the ability to work evenings and weekends in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of sales experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Computer literate with basic math skills.
• Able to work independently and reliably.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Reliable transportation and valid availability.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with purchases and provide product knowledge.
• Maintain an organized, visually appealing store and stock.
• Process payments using POS and handle exchanges/returns.
• Promote promotions, member benefits, and store promotions.
• Greet customers and assess needs with open questions.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure a consistent customer experience.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Basic math skills

Independent work

Standing long hours

Holiday availability

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Job Title: Part-Time Sales Associate

Location: Cowlitz Trading Post-Ridgefield, WA98642

Estimated Start Date: 11/12/2026

Salary: $17.50-$19.50

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Cowlitz Trading Post, a retail rewards store for the casino, is currently seeking a Part-Time Sales Associate to join our dynamic team.

The ideal candidate should be passionate about providing exceptional customer service and have a strong interest in a wide variety of products, including clothing, electronics, small appliances, jewelry, and more.

As a Sales Associate, you will be responsible for assisting customers with their purchases, maintaining an organized and visually appealing store, and contributing to the overall success of the store.

If you are a self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills, experience in customer service, and a desire to work in a fast-paced and exciting environment, we would love to hear from you.

Join our team and help us deliver an unparalleled shopping experience to our valued clientele.

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Essential duties & Responsibilities:

1. Consistently treats all Cowlitz customers and employees with respect and contributes to a positive work environment.
2. Promotes a safe working and shopping environment to facilitate employee interactions and maximize the customer shopping experience.
3. Upholds all company policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
4. Participates in all training opportunities.
5. Performs non-sale tasks, such as product receiving, merchandising, store cleaning, stock management, and product organization as directed by management.
6. Recognizes verbal and non-verbal customer cuesand engages customers based on those cues.
7. Greet customers upon entering Cowlitz to show that they are valued and to make a great first impression.
8. Connect with customers using open-ended questions to assess customer needs.
9. Makes relevant merchandise suggestionsand advises customers of member benefits, store promotions, and sales within Cowlitz to help build store sales.
10. Stays current on all product knowledge and communicates features and benefits to customers to influence buying decisions.
11. Assists customers in finding substitutions for out-of-stock items or assists in special ordering those items.
12. Totaling purchases and processing cash, checks, and credit card payments using a POS system.
13. Process exchanges, returns, and refunds on a POS system according to Cowlitz policy.
14. Partner with staff members to ensure the customer experience is consistent throughout their visit.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Must be able to work all nights, including weekends,and closing(Friday & Saturday: 6 PM-2 AM; Sunday-Thursday: 4 PM-12 AM)
• Must have a high school diploma/GED
• Must have at least 3 years of sales experience
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literate and good with basic math skills
• Able to work independently
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to stick to the submitted availability
• Must be able to stand for a prolonged period of time
• Must be available to workholidays

Residency Requirements:

• For remote roles, must be located in one of the 50 states of the United States or Washington DC
• Sponsorship is not available

Core Values:

• Accountability
• Delivering excellence
• Integrity
• Attention to detail
• Follow up and follow through
• Client centric service

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Generous PTO policy
• Company-provided equipment
• Positions designated as remote are fully and permanently remote

About Innowave Marketing Group:

• Innowave Marketing Group provides luxury and innovative reward solutions unique to the loyalty and promotional marketing space. Our experts design effective consumer loyalty programs, engagement programs, sales & channel incentives and consumer promotions. Casino programs include loyalty points programs, VIP shopping events and retail store projects.
• We participate in E-Verify. Click here to view E-Verify and Right to Work Notices.

Inclusiveness:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.