Retail Associate

CommunityAid; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Retail Associate to join their team. This part-time role offers a starting wage of $14.50 per hour, increasing to $15.00 after 90 days. As a Retail Associate, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a pleasant shopping experience, assisting customers, and maintaining an organized sales floor. Your responsibilities will include cashiering, stock replenishment, and engaging with customers to enhance sales. Join a team that values respect, professionalism, and teamwork while serving the community.

Benefits

Company Incentive Program

Qualifications

• Retail experience preferred but not required.
• Flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and maintain store organization.
• Operate cash register accurately and assist with merchandising.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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• STARTING WAGE $14.50/HR WITH INCREASE TO $15.00/HR AT 90 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT!
• COMPANY INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR ALL EMPLOYEES!

Role

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The Retail Associate is responsible for the successful operation of the sales floor, including customer service, maintaining full racks, cashiering, and working with flexibility at the direction of the Retail Supervisor. Our culture assumes we can count on one another, engage with respect and professionalism, and continue our exceptional tradition of serving the public and our partners through teamwork and cooperation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, excellent customer service and ensure a great shopping experience for customers.
• Seize on every opportunity to engage customers, both to provide a great shopping experience and to deter theft.
• Assist with merchandising, replenishing stock, monitoring fitting rooms, and transporting merchandise to where it is needed on the sales floor.
• Understand the types of products we sell, current promotions, and seize on every opportunity to improve retail sales figures.
• Maintain a neat and organized work area and the overall store.
• Understand CommunityAid’s sales and marketing methods, including floor layout and tagging system.
• Work with flexibility and responsiveness to meet store needs, including answering customer questions, assisting with store opening and closing, and other tasks as assigned by Management.
• Immediately report theft, customer complaints, injuries, and unsafe conditions to Management.
• Operate the cash register accurately and efficiently in accordance with company guidelines.
• Comply with CommunityAid’s Employee Handbook and other policies.

Core Competencies

• Embrace and endorse CommunityAid’s 12 Core Behaviors
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• A positive attitude
• Work professionally with customers, co-workers, and Management
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment
• Work effectively independently and in a team
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Focus with attention to detail
• Respond flexibly to changing work needs, including moving between roles as directed

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Retail experience helpful
• Flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends
• Proficient in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Basic math skills
• Consistent attendance and adherence to weekly hours

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry 21-35 pounds frequently
• Carry up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Push and pull up to 20 pounds
• Stand for extended periods

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations