Retail Sales Associate

Ollie's Bargain Outlet; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 21,352 - 22,730; Part time

Job summary

Ollie's Bargain Outlet is looking for a Retail Sales Associate in Danville, Illinois, to deliver excellent customer service while maintaining store appearance. The role involves greeting customers, managing cash transactions, and engaging with promotions.

The ideal candidate is positive, a team player, and available to work flexible shifts. A High School diploma is preferred. Join us to experience the 'Ollie-tude' atmosphere, where associates embody our core values.

Qualifications

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays regularly.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Greet and acknowledge every customer.
• Manage cash register transactions accurately.
• Assist with receiving the truck and merchandising.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Pay or Shift Range

• $15.50 USD to $16.50 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.

Description

Join our team and live the Ollie-tude! (Ollie’s Core Values)

• BE A TEAM PLAYER – Associates are expected to be supportive and work together.
• BE CARING – How do I treat others with courtesy, dignity, and respect?
• BE VALUE OBSESSED – Live the “good stuff cheap” mindset.
• BE COMMITTED – Operate with grit, passion, tenacity, and action.
• BE GROWING – How do we get better every day?
• BE REAL – Associates should be honest, transparent, genuine, trustworthy, and sincere.
• Flexible Schedule

The Retail Sales Associate assists Ollie's customers and helps to maintain the store appearance. Retail Sales Associates are responsible for all aspects of customer service, running registers, merchandising, and store maintenance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Greet and acknowledge every customer with Ollie's "Yes I Care, Yes I Can" approach to build long‑term customer loyalty.
• Accurately and efficiently manage cash register transactions.
• Be knowledgeable of current promotions and advertisements to answer customer questions and drive sales.
• Support Ollie’s Army and other donation programs year‑round.
• Assist with receiving the truck, pricing items, merchandising product, and recovering the store.
• Maintain the store appearance and complete additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis.
• A positive attitude and team player who wants to engage and serve customers.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a safe manner.

This pay represents the base hourly rate or base annual full‑time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. Pay ranges may be different in other locations. Actual associate pay will be based on work location, position, experience, skill level, qualifications, and other relevant factors. Associate will not be compensated below the minimum wage for the specific location where the individual has applied in accordance with city, county, and state requirements.

Ollie’s is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility.