Retail Sales Associate

Work World; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Time

Generous Employee Discounts

Job summary

Work World in San Jose, CA is hiring a part-time Retail Sales Associate. You will demonstrate product knowledge, assist customers in-store and by phone, and help maintain shelves and pricing while contributing to daily sales goals.

The role requires 1–2 years of retail experience, a high school diploma or GED, and willingness to work nights and weekends. Excellent communication and a customer-first approach are essential, with bilingual ability a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of retail customer service experience preferred.
• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Willing to work nights and weekends.
• Excellent verbal communication.
• Strong orientation towards providing excellent customer service.
• Basic math skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Demonstrated sales skills and experience.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
• Bi-Lingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of products and services to customers
• Assist customers with requests in store and over the phone
• Greet and assist customers in a friendly and polite manner
• Always maintain inventory levels and restock shelves as needed
• Complete customer transactions at the cash register including taking payments and issuing receipts
• Tag prices and merchandise
• Contribute to team’s daily sales goal.

Skills

Retail customer service

Excellent verbal communication

Bi-lingual a plus

Strong sales skills

Basic math skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Overview

Now Hiring: Retail Sales Associate

Schedule: Part-time

Compensation: $18.45-$20.00 (DOE)

Location: San Jose, CA

We're excited to add to our team. Work World is growing, and we need your help. Join our crew as a Retail Sales Associate and help lead the next stage of growth for our company.

What’s In It for You:

• Sick Time
• Generous Employee Discounts

Work World employees are unique individuals whose varied talents and experiences bring value to our customers. The diversity and ideas of our employees inspire us in everything we do. People are at the heart of every connection we build, and together we can accomplish anything.

What You’ll be Doing:

• Demonstrate knowledge of products and services to customers
• Assist customers with request in store and over the phone
• Greet and assist customers in a friendly and polite manner
• Always maintain inventory levels and restock shelves as needed
• Complete customers transactions at the cash register including taking payments, and issuing receipts
• Tag prices and merchandise
• Contribute to team’s daily sales goal.

What You’ll Need:

• 1-2 years of retail customer service experience preferred
• High School diploma or general degree (GED) - required
• Willing to work nights and weekends
• Excellent verbal communication
• Strong orientation towards providing excellent customer service
• Basic math skills
• High attention to detail
• Demonstrated sales skills and experience
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance
• Bi-Lingual a plus

Who We Are:

Work World is the largest specialty retailer of workwear and work boots in the Western U.S. From humble beginnings in 1990, we now operate 30+ stores under the Work World and Whistle Workwear brand names California, Nevada, and Washington. We sell boots, apparel, scrubs, and safety gear from top vendors in the industry including Carhartt, Wolverine, Timberland Pro, and more.

We are dedicated to putting our customers first, and we believe blue collar workers are the backbone of our communities and our country. We are committed to our values of honesty, respect, and integrity, and require each employee to demonstrate these values.

What It’s Like Working Here:

Each store operates on a lean and close-knit group of team members and managers. This enables each employee to have a direct impact in the success of our company.

What You’ll Learn:

• Leadership and organizational development
• Sales and merchandising best
• Customer service techniques, including communication, and the ability to outperform the expectations of our customers.
• The ability to adapt to fast and unique situations to provide an amazing customer.
• How to network and build long-lasting relationships with both customers and your fellow

Pay Range

USD $18.45 - USD $20.00 /Hr.