Retail Assistant

Cobalt Central Group; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Central Group in Newark, NJ is seeking a full-time Retail Assistant to join our frontline team. You will help customers, keep the store clean, and ensure products are attractively displayed to drive sales.

In this role you will also assist with inventory management and support special events or promotions, contributing to a positive shopping experience and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Reliable and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is stated in the job description.

Responsibilities

• Assisting customers
• Maintaining store cleanliness
• Managing inventory
• Supporting special events and promotions

Skills

Customer service

Work under pressure

Reliability

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Cobalt Central Group, a dynamic retail company based in Newark, NJ, is seeking a full-time Retail Assistant. We are committed to providing an engaging shopping experience and are looking for a passionate individual

As a Retail Assistant, you will assist customers with their purchases, maintain store cleanliness and organization, and ensure products are displayed attractively. You will also help manage inventory and support special events or promotions.

You will be part of a close-knit team in our Newark, NJ location, where teamwork and customer satisfaction are highly valued.

During the interview stage, candidates are typically informed about the compensation package, which includes salary details. However, the discussion about benefits is often less detailed, with many companies choosing not to specify the full range of benefits offered. This can leave candidates with questions and uncertainties about the overall value of the position. To address this, some employers may provide a benefits summary or brochure during the interview process, outlining the key benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Additionally, candidates may be asked to complete a benefits questionnaire to better understand the offerings. The interview stage is also an opportunity for candidates to ask questions about the benefits package, allowing them to make an informed decision about the role.

You must have a high school diploma or equivalent, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work well under pressure. Prior retail experience is a plus, but not required. You must be reliable, detail-oriented, and able to lift up to 30 pounds.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong communication skills. Candidates should be prepared to perform various tasks, including data entry, document preparation, and customer service, in a fast-paced office environment. The ideal candidate will have a clean work history, a professional demeanor, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Assisting customers
• maintaining store cleanliness
• managing inventory
• supporting special events and promotions

• High school diploma or equivalent
• excellent customer service skills
• ability to work under pressure
• reliability
• detail-oriented
• can lift up to 30 pounds