Retail Sales Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

20% employee discount

Flexible Schedule

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A discount retail chain is seeking a Retail Sales Associate in Mount Sterling, Kentucky. Candidates will assist customers and maintain store appearance, focusing on excellent customer service. Responsibilities include operating registers, managing merchandise, and ensuring a clean environment. Ideal candidates have effective communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work flexible hours. Benefits include a 20% employee discount and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Preserve confidentiality of information.

Responsibilities

• Greet and acknowledge customers entering and exiting the store.
• Operate the register accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain an organized front end work area.
• Assist with receiving and pricing items.
• Keep the store clean and organized.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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 & 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 as they enter and exit the store and as they approach the front end.
• Accurately and efficiently operate the register.
• Be knowledgeable of all promotions and advertisements to ensure that customer questions can be answered and to assist with selling product; support Ollie’s Army and other donation programs throughout the year.
• Maintain a neat and organized front end work area.
• Assist with receiving the truck, pricing items, merchandising product, and recovering the store.
• Communicate customer needs to Team Leaders when necessary.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the overall store.
• Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks and activities and work within strict timeframes and deadlines.
• Outstanding interpersonal and listening skills.
• Must have a positive attitude and the ability to interact well with customers and Associates.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull up to 35 pounds.

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.