Retail Sales Associate

Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Inc.; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20% employee discount

Flexible schedule

Strong career growth and talent development culture

Job summary

Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Inc. in Merrillville, Indiana is seeking a Retail Sales Associate to assist customers and maintain store appearance. The ideal candidate should have a positive attitude and be a team player, willing to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, managing cash transactions, and supporting store operations. Attractive benefits include a 20% employee discount and opportunities for career growth.

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.

Responsibilities

• Greet and acknowledge every customer with Ollie’s approach to build long-term loyalty.
• Accurately and efficiently manage cash register transactions.
• Be knowledgeable of current promotions to answer customer questions.
• Support Ollie’s Army and other donation programs year-round.
• Assist with receiving the truck, pricing items, and merchandising.
• Maintain the store appearance and complete additional responsibilities.

Job 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.

Ollie’s Associate Benefits

• 20% employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Strong career growth and talent development culture

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.

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.