Retail Sales Associate - Part-Time, Customer-Focused

Buchheit Family of Companies; House Springs (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Buchheit Family of Companies seeks a part-time Retail Sales Associate to support customers with product knowledge, maintain store displays, and assist in inventory and merchandise management. You will greet customers, answer questions, and help ensure a clean, organized shopping environment.

The role emphasizes friendly service, reliability, and teamwork in a fast-paced retail setting. Candidates should be able to lift items, operate basic equipment, and adapt to varied shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a friendly and outgoing personality.
• Must possess strong work ethic and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to communicate with customers in person and over the phone; multi-task.
• Maintain a calm, pleasant disposition under stress.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrate initiative and effective problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and recommend merchandise based on needs.
• Advise on utilization and care of merchandise.
• Answer customer questions promptly and friendly.
• Stock and recover merchandise and keep area clean.
• Operate pallet jacks and forklifts as needed.
• Ensure proper signage in the department.
• Check prices and inventories on the computer.
• Assist with inventory preparation and special orders.
• Maintain safety and address hazards.
• Handle customer complaints professionally.
• Assist with cart handling and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Friendly personality

Strong work ethic

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Flexible schedule

Customer communication

Multi-tasking

Work under stress calmly

Follow oral and written instructions

Initiative and problem-solving

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

General computer use

Job description

Buchheit Family of Companies seeks a part-time Retail Sales Associate to support customers with product knowledge, maintain store displays, and assist in inventory and merchandise management. You will greet customers, answer questions, and help ensure a clean, organized shopping environment.

The role emphasizes friendly service, reliability, and teamwork in a fast-paced retail setting. Candidates should be able to lift items, operate basic equipment, and adapt to varied shifts as needed.