Retail Associate Part-Time

Simply Southern Holdings; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Job summary

Simply Southern in Ocala, FL is opening a new store at Paddock Mall and is hiring for part-time positions. You will provide enthusiastic customer service as customers shop and purchase products, helping them find items they would enjoy while representing the company vision and values.

The role emphasizes strong communication, basic math, and cash handling, with a flexible schedule including weekends. Retail experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Retail experience preferred.
• Customer service experience desired.
• Flexible availability.

Responsibilities

• Provides enthusiastic customer service while customers shop and purchase products.
• Delivers exceptional customer service by understanding customer needs and suggesting items.
• Supports cash register operations and maintains store appearance.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Customer service

Basic math

Cash handling

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Computers

Calculators

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Ocala, FL 34474-8438, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly

Simply Southern is a nationally recognized apparel brand that celebrates the preppy American lifestyle. Founded in Greensboro, NC in 2005, Simply Southern has been creating vibrant, catchy t-shirts and clothing for more than a decade. Simply Southern began as a small apparel kiosk in a mall in 2005. Today, Simply Southern is sold by over 6,000 independent retailers and has 27 of our own retail stores throughout 12 states. Between our corporate office, production facility, and retail locations, Simply Southern employs over 400 people. Simply Southern is passionate about helping the less fortunate and using our success for good. Simply Southern donates to a variety of organizations but are best known for our efforts to help sea turtle conservation and ChildFund International. To date, Simply Southern has donated over $6 million in cash and merchandise.

This position is for our upcoming store in Paddock Mall opening in December 2026. Simply Southern, has full-time and part-time positions available at several store locations. Retail experience is preferred but not necessary. We ask that you have flexible availability.

General Function

Provides enthusiastic customer service while customers shop and purchase products in our store, ensuring every customer has a wonderful experience. Delivers exceptional customer service, by getting to know the needs of each customer and suggestively selling items that the customer would enjoy. Understands and brings to life the Vision, Mission, and Values of this company.

Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to climb ladders
• Ability to stand and walk 4-10 hours a day
• Independent, self-motivated worker
• Strong Communication and listening skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills
• Basic Math skills.
• Familiarity with cash register, computers, and calculators

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits

• Employee discount

Weekly day range

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Education

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience

Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person