Retail Sales Associate: Flexible Schedule & Customer Service

Runnings; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

Runnings in Elkhart, Indiana is hiring a Sales Associate for our Retail Sales team. The role focuses on delivering exceptional customer service, answering product questions, ringing up transactions, and assisting with store merchandising.

The position requires a friendly, reliable individual with flexibility to work days, evenings, and rotating weekend schedules. Automotive knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with cash registers and basic POS systems.
• Ability to greet customers and assist with product questions.
• Knowledge in automotive is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with questions about products.
• Handle transactions and operate the KCX cash register system.
• Price merchandise and adjust prices as directed by management.
• Stock and face merchandise on shelves as directed.
• Assist in receiving freight and organizing incoming products.
• Support cycle counts and accurate cash handling.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Retail experience

Product knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

KCX cash register system

Job description

Job Category: Retail Sales

Requisition Number: SALES006792

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• Posted : July 28, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

The Sales Associate is responsible to assist customers throughout the retail store. The primary function of the Sales Associate is to provide excellent customer service. This may include greeting customers in the store, cashier responsibilities, answering product related questions, product assembly, general housekeeping, and other duties as assigned by manager. Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and rotating weekend/holiday schedule preferred. Knowledge in automotive preferred as well.

Pay $15.00-$19.00 depending on experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet customers as they shop in the retail store, assisting with customer service questions.
• Price store merchandise and make price changes as requested by store management.
• Stock and face merchandise on shelves as requested by store management.
• Assist in receiving freight and organize incoming products as directed by store management.
• Responsible for assisting in cycle counts.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and handle appropriately.
• Handle customer transactions utilizing KCX cash register system.
• Responsible for accurate cash handling.

OTHER DUTIES

• Other duties as assigned

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds
• Long periods of standing
• Frequent bending and twisting

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

• Retail store environment
• Cold and warm conditions

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

Computer Calculator Cash register-scanner

Telephone Fax Copy machine

Computer Software and network

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. The company recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable him/her to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter

: Inspired to perform without outside help

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