Sales Associate

Tharp Consulting; Benton (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting seeks a Sales Associate to deliver excellent customer service and ensure smooth store operations in a fast-paced environment. The role covers cashier duties, stocking, and maintaining a clean shopping area.

The position emphasizes effective communication, safety awareness, and adherence to presentation standards, with a preference for candidates who can lift up to 55 pounds and have basic math skills.

Qualifications

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of safety policies.
• Ability to follow merchandise presentation plans.
• Basic cash handling and mathematical skills.
• Capability to stock and handle merchandise physically (lifting up to 55 pounds).
• Experience with cash register functions preferred; high school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in locating and purchasing merchandise.
• Operate cash registers, handle transactions, and provide change.
• Unpack, stock, and display merchandise following company guidelines.
• Maintain store cleanliness, including floors, restrooms, and trash removal.
• Support store setup with sidewalk displays.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Cash handling

Merchandise presentation

Safety policies

Teamwork

Lifting up to 55 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Role: Sales Associate, responsible for providing excellent customer service, operating cash registers, stocking and rotating merchandise, and maintaining store cleanliness.

Key Duties

• Assist customers in locating and purchasing merchandise
• Operate cash registers, handle transactions, and provide change
• Unpack, stock, and display merchandise following company guidelines
• Maintain store cleanliness, including floors, restrooms, and trash removal
• Support store setup with sidewalk displays

Qualifications & Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of safety policies
• Ability to follow merchandise presentation plans
• Basic cash handling and mathematical skills
• Capability to stock and handle merchandise physically (lifting up to 55 pounds)
• Experience with cash register functions preferred; high school diploma or equivalent preferred

Work Environment: Fast-paced setting requiring frequent walking, standing, bending, and lifting, with occasional outdoor exposure and use of equipment like scanners and carts.