Retail Store Associate - Part Time

Benchmade Knife Company; Oregon City (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Benchmade Knife Company is seeking a Retail Store Associate for our onsite Oregon City store. This part-time role supports weekend peak periods with friendly, efficient service and solid product knowledge to guide customers.

You will manage transactions, stock shelves, and help maintain an inviting store environment. Responsibilities include resolving customer questions, processing payments, and contributing to sales goals while working collaboratively with the team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, 1–2 years in a customer service role preferred.
• Positive attitude and customer service focus are essential.
• Strong communication and basic math skills for handling cash.
• Willingness to learn product knowledge and assist customers, with weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service in-store and assist customers with product selection.
• Process transactions quickly and accurately at the register.
• Learn and communicate features and benefits of Benchmade products.
• Safely stock, replenish merchandise, and maintain a neat store appearance.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Product knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

We are people powered — by makers, problem-solvers, and leaders who elevate everything they do. Guided by our core values and a relentless pursuit of better, we continue to set the bar for premium.Start your Benchmade career today!Our Core ValuesELEVATE EVERYTHING – We each bring a specific set of skills to the table, offering up our expertise and resources to enhance the work of others. We challenge each other to be the best in order to achieve enduring value in the eyes of our customers.BETTER IS BETTER – There is no finish line; we strive for continuous improvement in everything we do. We obsess over every detail to find ways to improve both our products and our process.UNAPOLOGETICALLY ACCOUNTABLE – We’re open and honest in how we speak and listen. We celebrate each other’s successes, and collectively rally to solve every challenge. We own it!COURAGEOUS INNOVATION – There are elegant ideas awaiting discovery in everything we do. We push everyone around us to pursue those ideas openly so we can continue to dominate the category.COMMUNITY DRIVEN - As a family business, we understand the importance of enriching the communities we call home. As a company, and as individuals, we work to make our expertise available to do the most good for those around us.The Retail Store Associate is responsible for providing excellent customer services to all customers who come in to visit our onsite retail store. This role works with direct salesmanship, and prompt and courteous service; completing transactions in a quick and efficient manner, minimizing delays to customers; developing thorough knowledge of all merchandize carried by Benchmade in the stores, catalogs and websites offering selection guidance to customers. This position will perform all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assignment by management.This position is a part-time role. Because the role supports operations during peak weekend periods, availability on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday is required.ResponsibilitiesPerforms all functions relating to the handling of merchandize or cash in accordance with corporate policy in a timely and customer friendly mannerAdministers all point of sale opening and closing procedures in accordance with corporate policyResolves all customer complaints in a manner consistent with company policy, and with customer satisfaction in mindResolve customer questions and concerns in a positive, helpful manner.Participate regularly in product knowledge training and be able to communicate features and benefits to all customersBe an accountable face of the company to assist in meeting sales goals.Assist in maintaining a well-stocked and neat store appearanceEnsures that all customers receive a receipts on all purchasesWork as part of a team and contributes to the overall display and presentation efforts within the store environment, including stocking, replenishing merchandise, following visual merchandise guidelines, and general store housing keeping duties as assignedParticipate in physical inventory counts as required.QualificationsA High School Diploma or GED equivalent, and 1-2 years of experience in a customer service role is required. Equivalency to the qualification standard will also be considered.Positive attitude and customer service friendly with a passion for excellence is required.Experience with cash handling is preferredSolid communications skills with a demonstrated ability to speak read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and policy documents as well as converse professionally with all customers.Handle money, refunds and exchanges with a high level of accuracy at the registerQuickly and accurately place orders for knives and collect payment; provide receipt for all transactionsAbility to multi-task and prioritize projectsLearn new technologies as they become availableCross train and work in other areas of store/company as neededWorking ConditionsWorking Environment: Office PositionPhysical Demands: Lifting up to 50 lbs., standing and talking on the phone for long periods of time.Travel Requirements: As needed, less than 5% of the time.