Sales Associate (Full-Time) - Housewares - Clay, NY

Runnings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Runnings is seeking a Sales Associate to assist customers and provide exceptional service in our retail store. You will greet shoppers, handle cashier duties, and answer product questions while stocking and organizing merchandise.

The role requires flexibility for days, evenings, and rotating weekend/holiday shifts. Prior knowledge of housewares, food, and candy products is a plus. Qualified applicants will support freight receiving and store operations as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills required.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and rotating weekend/holiday schedule.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers as they shop in the store and assist with customer service questions.
• Price store merchandise and make price changes as requested by management.
• Stock and face merchandise on shelves as directed by management.
• Assist in receiving freight and organize incoming products.
• Support in cycle counts and loss prevention.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and handle appropriately.
• Process customer transactions using KCX cash register system.
• Ensure accurate cash handling.
• Handle customer returns.

Skills

Customer service

Cashier handling

Product knowledge

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

KCX cash register system

Telephone

Fax machine

Copy machine

Computer software

Job description

The Sales Associate is responsible to assist customers throughout the retail store. The primary function of the Sales Associate is to provide excellent customer service. This may include greeting customers in the store, cashier responsibilities, answering product related questions, product assembly, general housekeeping, and other duties as assigned by manager. Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and rotating weekend/holiday schedule preferred. Knowledge in housewares, food, and candy products is preferred.

Pay Range: $16.00 - $18.00 Depending on experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet customers as they shop in the retail store, assisting with customer service questions.
• Price store merchandise and make price changes as requested by store management.
• Stock and face merchandise on shelves as requested by store management.
• Assist in receiving freight and organize incoming products as directed by store management.
• Responsible for assisting in cycle counts.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and handle appropriately.
• Handle customer transactions utilizing KCX cash register system.
• Responsible for accurate cash handling.
• Responsible for handling customer returns.

OTHER DUTIES

• Housekeeping duties
• Other duties as assigned

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent customer service skills required
• Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds
• Long periods of standing
• Frequent bending and twisting

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

• Retail store environment
• Cold and warm conditions
• Irregular work schedule

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

• Computer Calculator Cash register-scanner
• Telephone Fax Copy machine
• Computer Software and network

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. The company recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable him/her to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. For further information, please review the DOL the Know Your Rights notice. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].