Sales Associate

Interstate All Battery Center; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive pay and bonus structure

Job summary

Interstate All Battery Center is looking for a Sales Associate to deliver exceptional customer service in a dynamic retail setting. The ideal candidate will be responsible for engaging customers, maintaining the sales floor, and handling transactions.

This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and various professional development opportunities to help jump-start your career. Join Interstate All Battery Center today!

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Previous retail or customer service experience preferred.
• Must have a clean driver’s record.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Greet every customer with a positive attitude.
• Accurately process transactions and handle cash.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Cash handling

Interpersonal skills

Flexible hours

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purpose of the Job

The Sales Associate provides fast and friendly service by actively seeking out customers to assess their needs and provide assistance. This role maintains the condition of the sales floor, ensuring that it is clean and shoppable. They will also make deliveries and test/install car batteries.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional, friendly customer service in a fast‑paced retail environment
• Greet every customer with a positive attitude and smile
• Engage customers to understand their needs using open‑ended questions
• Maintain strong product knowledge to confidently assist and advise customers
• Promote special offers and current sales to enhance the customer experience
• Explain product features and benefits in a clear and helpful way
• Drive sales by recommending “good, better, best” options and related add‑on items
• Meet or exceed individual sales goals and performance expectations
• Accurately process transactions and handle cash and card payments via a Point of Sale System
• Assist with inventory tasks, including receiving, stocking, and organizing merchandise
• Keep the store clean, well‑stocked, and easy to shop
• Perform basic battery testing and installation, including automotive batteries
• Complete local deliveries using a company vehicle, as needed
• Follow/fulfill all driver program requirements, as specified by the manager
• Work in a team‑oriented environment with individual performance expectations

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Previous retail or customer service experience (preferred but not required)
• Previous delivery driving experience (preferred)
• Must have a clean driver’s record and meet driver qualifications requirements
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Basic math skills and comfort handling cash transactions
• Ability to successfully complete a pre‑employment criminal background check

Scope of Data

• Interacts professionally with fellow Team Members
• Operates with integrity and demonstrates a positive attitude

Work Environment

Position requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, climbing, kneeling, and lifting. Be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs, without assistance, and occasionally lifting up to 75lbs. Work involves some irregularities and difficulties with repetitive and varied tasks. Primarily a retail store setting, with frequent exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, temperature extremes, dampness, and battery acid as normal to a warehouse environment. Stress associated with workplace pressure and the retail environment. Exposed to hazards of the road when operating or riding in a vehicle.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Interstate Batteries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Interstate Batteries complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Interstate Batteries expressly prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), marital status, military status, veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal law.

Benefits

• Your Health: Comprehensive healthcare benefits, company supported wellness program, onsite fitness center
• Your Career: Wide range of professional development opportunities, training, resources and tools
• Your Money: Competitive pay and bonus structure, saving and investment options that help you reach your financial goals and plan for your future (benefits vary by office)

What are you waiting for? Jump‑start your career with Interstate Batteries today!