Retail Sales Associate

3M HEALTHCARE; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 25,237 - 37,815; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care insurance (medical, dental

Vision

401(k) retirement planning

Paid time off

Uncapped commission

Job summary

Cox Communications, Inc. in California is seeking a Solutions Specialist – CCI (Retail Sales Associate) to engage customers, demonstrate products, and drive sales while working evenings, weekends, and holidays.

You will open/close the store, handle cash, and participate in workshops and events. Join a team that trains regularly on Cox products and competitive offerings, reports to store leadership, and supports colleagues across the sales floor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or up to 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to meet sales, retention, and customer experience targets.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for consultative selling.
• Ability to lift 25–50 pounds and work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Explain and demonstrate product capabilities and offer suggestions based on customer wants and needs.
• Meet or exceed targets regarding customer experience, sales, and retention.
• Assist with the opening and closing of the store retail environment.
• Properly handle cash.
• Engage in workshops, special events, and product demos.
• Support fellow sales agents when needed.
• Continuously expand knowledge of Cox products and competitor offerings through regular training sessions.
• Will report to the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, and other team specialists.
• May be required to work in other locations within the same geographic area.
• Work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Sales targets

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Multi-tasking

Store mobility

Computer literacy

Flexible schedule

Lifting 25-50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college experience

1 year experience in related field

Job description

Job Title

Solutions Specialist – CCI (Retail Sales Associate)

Company

Cox Communications, Inc.

Compensation

Hourly pay rate: $18.32 – $27.45 per hour. Eligible for an annual incentive/commission target of $17,652.00.

Job Overview

The role requires working evenings, weekends, and holidays. You will create customer experiences, drive sales, and make customers feel special.

Responsibilities

• Explain and demonstrate product capabilities and offer suggestions based on customer wants and needs.
• Meet or exceed targets regarding customer experience, sales, and retention.
• Assist with the opening and closing of the store retail environment.
• Properly handle cash.
• Engage in workshops, special events, and product demos.
• Support fellow sales agents when needed.
• Continuously expand knowledge of current Cox products and competitor offerings through regular training sessions.
• Will report to the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, and other team specialists.
• May be required to work in other locations within the same geographic area.
• Work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or up to 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to meet established sales, retention, and customer experience targets.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively sell products using a consultative, solutions-based approach.
• Ability to build relationships and adapt to a diverse customer base.
• Multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced team environment.
• Mobility within the store for long periods to greet customers and demonstrate products.
• Computer literacy and aptitude for learning new communication products, services, and accessories.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to lift 25–50 pounds to manage stock room inventory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some college experience with focus in sales, business, and/or management.
• One year of experience in related field (e.g., sales, retail sales, service industry).
• Experience selling wireless/mobile products.
• Fluency in Spanish, both written and spoken.

Benefits

• Minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays.
• Additional paid time off for bereavement leave, voting, jury duty, volunteer time, military leave, and parental leave.
• Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off.
• Free Internet and other Cox discounted services; tuition reimbursement; adoption assistance; paid time off to volunteer; childcare and eldercare resources; pet insurance; and more.
• Variable targeted total compensation ranging from $57,172 (average) to over $74,455 for top earners, based on location, experience, and sales target performance.
• Uncapped commission plan and other compensation perks.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Work Authorization

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.