Part-Time Retail Sales Associate - Customer-Focused

Buchheit Inc; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Buchheit Inc. is seeking a part-time Sales Associate in Columbia, MO to work with customers, share product knowledge, and support store presentation. You will help customers find items, answer questions, and manage stock and displays in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role emphasizes friendly service, basic computer use, and the ability to multitask while maintaining a positive store image. A flexible schedule and the ability to handle busy periods are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a friendly and outgoing personality.
• Must possess strong work ethic and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers, in-person and over the phone.
• Multi-Task
• Maintain a pleasant and calm disposition under stress.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrate initiative and effective problem-solving skills within the scope of the position.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, determine their needs/wants, and recommend merchandise
• Advise customers on utilization and care of merchandise, as needed.
• Answer any customer questions or concerns in a prompt and friendly manner
• Stock and recover merchandise
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Operate pallet jacks and forklifts, as needed
• Ensure proper signage is in place throughout assigned department
• General use of computer to check prices and inventories
• Assist with inventory preparation
• Create special orders, as needed
• Safety awareness of anything in store that may be hazard to employees or customers
• Promptly handle any customer complaints, questions, or concerns in a professional and friendly manner
• Bring in carts from outside
• Additional duties, as assigned

Skills

Friendly personality

Strong work ethic

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Flexible schedule

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Calm under pressure

Follow instructions

Problem solving

Job description

Buchheit Inc. is seeking a part-time Sales Associate in Columbia, MO to work with customers, share product knowledge, and support store presentation. You will help customers find items, answer questions, and manage stock and displays in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role emphasizes friendly service, basic computer use, and the ability to multitask while maintaining a positive store image. A flexible schedule and the ability to handle busy periods are required.