Retail Store Associate

DigiKey Electronics; Thief River Falls (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

DigiKey Electronics is hiring a Retail Store Associate for DigiKey Outfitters in Thief River Falls. This on-site role supports merchandise stocking, POS transactions, inventory, and store presentation while assisting with events and promotions.

You’ll be a friendly resource for team members and visitors, ensuring product availability and excellent service. The position emphasizes teamwork, daily attendance onsite, and adherence to store policies, with opportunities to contribute to community

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of retail, customer service, hospitality, or related experience.
• Basic understanding of retail sales and customer service practices.
• Knowledge of POS systems and cash handling procedures.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn product information and communicate features.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service by greeting team members and visitors, understanding needs, and sharing product knowledge.
• Promote a positive shopping experience through friendly interactions and suggestive selling.
• Process sales transactions accurately using the POS system.
• Handle returns, refunds, exchanges, and other customer service requests.
• Stock, organize, and replenish merchandise for easy customer access.
• Receive and unpack shipments and report discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate POS records and monitor inventory levels.
• Support promotions, events, and merchandising programs.
• Collaborate with team members and vendors to address questions and requests.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

POS systems

Inventory awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems

Inventory Management Systems

Canva

Job description

DigiKey is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit our benefits and perks page.

Position Overview:

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

The Retail Store Associate supports the daily operations of DigiKey Outfitters, helping provide a positive and efficient shopping experience for team members and visitors. This role assists with merchandise stocking, inventory organization, point-of-sale transactions, visual merchandising, and store presentation. The Retail Store Associate also supports promotions, special events, and merchandise programs while maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming retail environment. Working closely with store team members, vendors, and internal stakeholders, this position helps ensure product availability, accurate inventory levels, and excellent customer service. The Retail Store Associate serves as a friendly and knowledgeable resource for team members and visitors, supporting DigiKey Outfitters operations and company branding initiatives. This position also assists and supports the Community Relations and Event team members with events, programs, and other initiatives as needed. This is considered an essential onsite role, which requires daily onsite attendance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional customer service by greeting team members and visitors, understanding their needs, and sharing product knowledge and recommendations
• Promote a positive shopping experience through friendly, professional interactions and suggestive selling techniques
• Process sales transactions accurately using the Point-of-Sale (POS) system
• Handle returns, refunds, exchanges, and other customer service requests in accordance with store procedures
• Process team member purchases, donation requests, gifts, and other internal merchandise orders
• Maintain accurate POS records by identifying, correcting, and documenting transaction or entry errors
• Stock, organize, and replenish merchandise to ensure products are available, properly displayed, and easy for customers to locate
• Receive and unpack shipments, verify quantities against packing documentation, and report discrepancies as needed
• Prepare merchandise for the sales floor, including labeling, merchandising, and maintaining visual presentation standards
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate replenishment needs to appropriate team members
• Provide feedback regarding merchandise trends, inventory concerns, product issues, and opportunities to improve store operations
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe store environment, including sales floor, stockroom, fixtures, and displays
• Support store promotions, team member engagement initiatives, and special events as assigned
• Ordering items from DigiKey stock - i.e. batteries, flashlights, other electronics, etc to fill current offerings - look for other items DigiKey sells that would our team members may appreciate.
• Assist with data entry for donations, gifts, etc.
• Collaborate with team members and internal stakeholders to address customer questions, merchandise requests, and service-related concerns
• Follow established company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines while supporting daily store operations

Community Relations and Events:

• Assist as needed in Community Relations and Events efforts, including implementing and carrying out Events and other programs for all company team members
• Work outside of regularly scheduled hours as needed to support community or company-based events

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) year of retail, customer service, hospitality, or related experience
• Basic understanding of retail sales and customer service practices
• Knowledge of point-of-sale (POS) systems and cash handling procedures
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to accurately process transactions and maintain attention to detail
• Basic problem-solving skills and ability to address customer concerns professionally
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to learn product information and communicate features and benefits to customers

Tools/Systems/Software:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• SharePoint
• Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems
• Inventory Management Systems
• Canva or similar design platforms
• Merchandise and vendor management platforms

Physical Requirements:

• Spend most of the workday on your feet between locations, lifting, moving merchandise, and supporting team members
• Occasionally sits at a workstation operating computer device, including keyboard, mouse, label makers, and screen
• Regularly move throughout office, event, and retail environments
• Regularly lift, carry, stock, and move merchandise, supplies, event materials, and unpacking of inventory up to 35lbs
• Generally, perform repetitive motions involving hands, arms, and other parts of the body

Compensation:

The starting base pay rate for this position is: $20.00

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. The employer does not offer immigration sponsorship for this opportunity.

DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and to apply and be considered for open positions.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or [e-mail].