Retail Sales Associate - Part Time - 0538

Cash America Pawn; Calumet City (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Wage Access

Employee discounts

Vacation & Sick time

401(k) auto-enrollment

Job summary

Cash America Pawn is seeking a Part-Time Retail Sales Associate to greet customers, assist with sales, loans, and product inquiries, and maintain a clean sales floor.

Earn hourly pay plus commission, with flexible hours (9AM-6PM typical), weekends, and earned wage access after day 2. Employee discounts start day one, with 401(k) auto-enrollment after 6 months. Must be 18+, able to lift 50 lbs, and have basic math/computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Flexible retail schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers with sales, loans, and product inquiries.
• Support customers with pawn and short-term loan services by explaining terms, completing paperwork, and ensuring a smooth, customer-focused experience.
• Process sales and loan activity accurately while following company and regulatory guidelines.
• Evaluate merchandise for condition and value to support buying, selling, and loan decisions.
• Maintain a clean, organized sales floor and merchandise displays.
• Handle cash and negotiable items responsibly.
• Support store operations with opening/closing tasks.
• Communicate clearly with customers and team members.
• Complete required training and follow company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Retail checkout systems

Job description

Part‑Time Retail Sales Associate

$15.40 - $18.40 per hour + Unlimited Commission

We're looking for a customer‑focused Retail Sales Associate to join our team! If you enjoy helping customers, working with a variety of merchandise, and earning commission on top of your hourly rate, this role is a great fit.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive hourly pay + commission up to 8%
• Great hours - most stores open 9AM-6PM; many closed Sundays
• Earned Wage Access available after day 2
• Employee discounts starting day one
• Vacation & Sick/Personal time based on tenure and applicable state/local requirements
• 401(k) auto‑enrollment after 6 months (age requirements apply)

What You'll Do

• Greet and assist customers with sales, loans, and product inquiries
• Support customers with pawn and short-term loan services by explaining terms, completing paperwork, and ensuring a smooth, customer-focused experience
• Process sales and loan activity accurately while following company and regulatory guidelines
• Evaluate merchandise for condition and value to support buying, selling, and loan decisions
• Maintain a clean, organized sales floor and merchandise displays
• Handle cash and negotiable items responsibly
• Support store operations, including basic opening/closing tasks
• Communicate clearly with customers and team members
• Complete required training and follow company policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• 18+ years old with a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• Ability to stand, walk, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform physical tasks
• Flexible retail schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Comfortable working with a variety of merchandise (firearms in FFL locations; certification provided)
• Strong customer service skills and a team‑oriented mindset
• Basic math and computer skills; experience using retail checkout systems is a plus
• Willingness to assist customers or retrieve merchandise from exterior areas
• Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply

Commission Information

Associates can earn 2-8% commission based on individual performance. Full details are provided during the interview process.

Additional Information

The above outlines the general nature of the role and may be modified as needed. Employment offers require agreement to a binding arbitration process. Pay rates comply with all applicable minimum wage laws.

FirstCash Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.