Sales Associate

Tharp Consulting; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting is seeking a Retail Sales Associate in Clinton, IA to assist customers, manage merchandise, and operate the cash register to support store profitability.

Responsibilities include unloading shipments, building displays, stocking products, and maintaining cleanliness. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with the ability to lift up to 55 pounds and stand for long periods.

Join a fast-paced team that focuses on customer service excellence in a retail environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 40–55 pounds.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic math and cash handling abilities.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and unpack shipments.
• Build displays and rotate merchandise.
• Restock, dust, mop, and maintain store cleanliness.
• Greet customers and operate cash register.
• Assist with merchandise ordering.

Skills

Effective communication

Plan-o-grams interpretation

Cash handling

Mathematical skills

Cash register proficiency

Teamwork

Customer service

Safety policies understanding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This role serves as the primary point of contact for customers, providing assistance with merchandise and store displays to enhance customer satisfaction and store profitability.

Responsibilities include unloading trucks, receiving and unpacking shipments, building merchandise displays, stocking and rotating products, and maintaining store cleanliness through dusting, mopping, and trash removal.

Additional duties involve greeting customers, operating cash registers, handling transactions, and assisting with merchandise ordering.

Qualifications and Skills: Effective communication, understanding safety policies, ability to interpret plan-o-grams, basic cash handling, mathematical skills, and proficiency with cash register functions.

Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent preferred, with physical ability to stand, walk, bend, lift up to 40-55 pounds, and occasionally climb ladders.

The environment is fast-paced, with frequent handling of merchandise and equipment, and exposure to varying conditions.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to policies, and customer service excellence.