Retail Senior Associate Full-Time KEY

Simply Southern Holdings; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Simply Southern in Ocala, FL is opening a new store at Paddock Mall in December 2026 and seeks energetic retail teammates. Applicants should have flexible availability and a customer-first mindset to deliver the Simply Southern experience.

This full-time store role emphasizes exceptional service, product knowledge, and POS responsibilities, with weekend and weekday shifts. Prior retail experience is helpful but not required; training provided.

Qualifications

• Retail experience is preferred but not required.
• Flexible availability, including weekends.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provides enthusiastic customer service while customers shop and purchase products.
• Delivers exceptional customer service by understanding customer needs and recommending items.
• Supports store operations and promotes the Vision, Mission, and Values of Simply Southern.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Stand/walk 4–10 hours

Ladder climbing

Independent worker

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation & influencing

Basic math

Cash register proficiency

Education

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Ocala, FL 34474-8438, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $17.50 - $17.50 Hourly, Simply Southern is a nationally recognized apparel brand that celebrates the preppy American lifestyle. Founded in Greensboro, NC in 2005, Simply Southern has been creating vibrant, catchy t-shirts and clothing for more than a decade. Simply Southern began as a small apparel kiosk in a mall in 2005. Today, Simply Southern is sold by over 6,000 independent retailers and has 27 of our own retail stores throughout 12 states. Between our corporate office, production facility, and retail locations, Simply Southern employs over 400 people. Simply Southern is passionate about helping the less fortunate and using our success for good. Simply Southern donates to a variety of organizations but are best known for our efforts to help sea turtle conservation and ChildFund International. To date, Simply Southern has donated over $6 million in cash and merchandise.

This position is for our upcoming store in Paddock Mall opening in December 2026. Simply Southern, has full-time and part-time positions available at several store locations. Retail experience is preferred but not necessary. We ask that you have flexible availability.

GENERAL FUNCTION

Provides enthusiastic customer service while customers shop and purchase products in our store, ensuring every customer has a wonderful experience. Delivers exceptional customer service, by getting to know the needs of each customer and suggestively selling items that the customer would enjoy. Understands and brings to life the Vision, Mission, and Values of this company.

QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk 4-10 hours a day
• Ability to climb ladders
• Independent, self-motivated worker
• Strong Communication and listening skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills
• Basic Math skills.
• Familiarity with cash register, computers, and calculators

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Weekly day range

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Education

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience

• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location

• In person