Sales Associate (PT - nights/weekends) - Pet - Mitchell, SD

Runnings; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Runnings in Mitchell, SD is seeking a friendly Sales Associate to assist customers in our retail store. You will greet shoppers, operate the KCX cash register, handle transactions, stock shelves, and answer product questions while upholding excellent customer service standards.

This part-time role requires flexibility for evenings and weekends. Prior retail or pet health knowledge is a plus, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or retail settings.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with service questions.
• Price store merchandise and update price changes as needed.
• Stock and face merchandise on shelves per directions.
• Receive freight and organize incoming products.
• Assist in cycle counts and inventory accuracy.
• Answer incoming calls and handle inquiries.
• Process transactions using KCX cash register; ensure accurate cash handling.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Retail experience

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

KCX cash register

Job description

Job Category: Retail Sales

Requisition Number: SALES006940

• Posted : August 31, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

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 evenings, and rotating weekend/holiday schedule preferred. Knowledge in pets & animal health preferred as well. Will work with freight daily, so mush be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Pay Range: $13.00-$15.00 Depending on experience.

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.

OTHER DUTIES

• Other duties as assigned

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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

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.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter

: Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer
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