Sales Associate (Part-Time) - Danville, IL

Runnings; Tilton (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Runnings is seeking a Sales Associate to assist customers in our Illinois retail store. You will provide outstanding service, handle cashier duties, answer product questions, and help with stocking and light store operations.

The role involves greeting customers, processing transactions, and ensuring honest cash handling. Prior experience in retail and a high school diploma are preferred. Willingness to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds is expected.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Ability to handle cash and operate the register accurately.
• Comfort with stocking, pricing, and basic store duties.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and answer product questions.
• Price merchandise and adjust price changes as needed.
• Stock shelves, receive freight, and organize products.
• Assist in cycle counts and handle store communications.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Retail support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

KCX cash register system

Job description

Job Details

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.

Pay Range: $15.00 - $16.00 Depending on Experience

• The Sales Associate reports directly to the Store Manager.
• The Sales Associate has no direct supervisory authority.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• The Sales Associate reports directly to the Store Manager.
• The Sales Associate has no direct supervisory authority.

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.