Retail Sales Associate

Ollies Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.; Tarentum (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% Associate discount on all Ollie’s

Vast array of voluntary benefits

Job summary

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. in Tarentum, PA seeks a Front End Specialist 1 to assist customers and help maintain the store appearance, with primary focus on the front end of store operations.

You will greet customers, operate the cash register, and use knowledge of current promotions to drive sales while supporting donation programs and merchandising efforts. This is a team-oriented position with casual hours.

Qualifications

• Customer service mindset and willingness to engage with shoppers.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with others.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet and acknowledge every customer entering or approaching the front end.
• Accurately and efficiently operate the cash register.
• Be knowledgeable of current promotions to answer questions and drive sales.
• Support donation programs and store merchandising initiatives.
• Assist with receiving, pricing, and recovering the store as needed.
• Maintain the store appearance and take on additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Customer service

Cash handling

Promotions knowledge

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.
• 20% Associate discount on all Ollie’s purchases;
• Vast array of voluntary benefits.

Please note: The job title used in this posting may differ from Ollie’s internal job title to better align with industry standards and help candidates identify opportunities that match their experience. The official job title assigned upon hire will reflect Ollie’s internal job classification structure.

Internal Job Title: Front End Specialist 1

Position Overview:

The Front End Specialist assists customers and helps to maintain the store appearance. They are responsible for all aspects of customer service, merchandising, and store maintenance, with primary focus on the front end of store operations.

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 cash register.
• 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.

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