Retail Sales Associate

Malley's Chocolate; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Flexible scheduling

Fun, supportive team environment

Job summary

Malley’s Chocolates is seeking part-time Retail Sales Associates to greet customers, offer product recommendations, and help maintain a clean, inviting store environment. You will work with a friendly team, stock displays, and support daily store operations during busy, fun shifts.

The role emphasizes reliable attendance, willingness to learn store procedures, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs as needed. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is helpful.

Qualifications

• Prior customer service or retail experience is helpful but not required.
• Friendly, dependable, and enthusiastic about helping others.

Responsibilities

• Greet every customer with a friendly, helpful attitude and assist with product selection.
• Keep displays neat, fully stocked, and aligned with merchandising standards.
• Assist with cash handling, safety practices, and store procedures.
• Restock, organize, and prepare for the next customer to keep the floor ready.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Cash handling

Suggestive selling

Job description

Position OverviewAt Malley’s Chocolates, our Part-Time Retail Sales Associates are the face of our brand—delivering warm, memorable customer experiences and supporting the daily operations of the store. Whether helping a customer select a gift or restocking a display, Sales Associates bring enthusiasm, teamwork, and pride to every shift. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys interacting with people, takes pride in a clean and organized space, and thrives in a fun, fast-paced retail setting.Key ResponsibilitiesQuality of WorkCustomer and Team InteractionsGreet every customer with a friendly, helpful attitude.Create positive shopping experiences by offering knowledgeable assistance and warm service.Work well with teammates to maintain a cooperative and upbeat environment.Handle customer complaints or concerns professionally, seeking help from a manager when needed.Store PresentationKeep displays neat, clean, and fully stocked.Follow store guidelines for merchandising and visual standards.Take pride in maintaining the appearance of the sales floor, counters, and common areas.Product Knowledge and ProceduresLearn about Malley’s products and current promotions to assist customers with recommendations.Follow all store policies and procedures, including cash handling and safety practices.Ask questions and seek clarification when unsure of store procedures.Attendance and ReliabilityArrive on time and ready to work all scheduled shifts.Stay focused and productive while on the floor, contributing to store operations throughout the shift.Sales and PerformanceSales SkillsUse suggestive selling to promote seasonal items, Founders Favorites, and featured products.Support the store’s sales goals by recommending items that enhance the customer’s purchase.Store Goals ContributionUnderstand how daily tasks support the store’s overall performance.Complete assigned tasks thoroughly and on time to help meet team objectives.Autonomy and InitiativeTake ownership of responsibilities and follow through without constant direction.Look for opportunities to assist teammates and customers throughout the shift.Keep busy during slower times by restocking, organizing, or preparing for the next customer.Adaptability and Continuous ImprovementBe open to learning new procedures, product information, and store technology.Embrace feedback from managers and apply it to improve performance.Adjust quickly to changing priorities, such as shift tasks, customer flow, or new promotions.Teamwork and DependabilityMaintain a respectful, cooperative attitude with coworkers and store leadership.Offer help to teammates during busy times.Follow instructions and respond positively to coaching from supervisors.Be someone the team can count on to show up and do their best every day.QualificationsPrevious customer service or retail experience is helpful but not required.Friendly, dependable, and enthusiastic about helping others.Willingness to learn and follow store procedures.Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.Comfortable working on your feet and lifting up-to 25 lbs. occasionally.BenefitsEmployee discount on all Malley’s ChocolatesFlexible part-time schedulingFun, supportive team environment