Seasonal Retail Associate - New York

Mars; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Mental Health benefits

Counseling visits

Job summary

M&M’S New York is seeking Seasonal Part Time Associates for the 2026 Holiday Season. This position runs from September 2026 to January 2027, with potential to become permanent based on performance.

The role pays $20.20 per hour and requires candidates to be 18 or older and authorized to work in the U.S. As a Seasonal Retail Associate you will be trained across the sales floor, greeting guests, handling transactions, stocking, and merchandising.

Qualifications

• Must be excited to smile and provide a positive guest experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with diverse customers.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly.
• Authorized to work in the United States and 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests on the sales floor and at the register.
• Stock shelves, merchandise displays and maintain cleanliness.
• Provide product knowledge and upsell where appropriate.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Adaptability

Communication

Job description

M&M’S New York is currently seeking Seasonal Part Time Associates for the 2026 Holiday Season! This position will be from September 2026 to January 2027 with the potential to become a permanent associate based on performance and business need.This position pays $20.20 per hour.Candidates ages 18 or older eligible for this position.Job Overview:Our Seasonal RetailAssociates will be trained in all areas of thesalesfloor and will be responsible for providing an exceptional experience for our Guests, whether in a character, character buddy, cashier,selling, ormerchandisingposition. This customer-facing role requires positivity, product knowledge and determination to create an unforgettable customer experience. We welcome unique personalities, just as our M&M brand is rooted in our unique characters!Job Requirements and QualificationsMust be excited to SMILE and work in a fun, fast-paced environment to make every interaction a positively unforgettable experience for our guests while driving dailysalesandmetrics.Must haveauthorizationto work in the U.S.Must be 18 years old to apply1-2 years of previous retail experience required.Stronginterpersonalskills with proven ability to communicate and share information with diverse groups of customers and peersResourceful self-starter, works well independently as well as part of a team, and able to adapt quickly to changing prioritiesAbility to comply with all company policies and procedures, includingsafety,food handling, Quality,Loss Preventionand Emergency proceduresAbility to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including days, evenings,weekends, and/orholidaysWHAT DO WE OFFER TO YOU?Immediate Openings – Start Right Away!Competitive wages starting at$20.20/hourFlexible SchedulesAfter 90 days of employment *Based on business needs and performance401K and paid time offTuition reimbursement programMental Health benefits 8 FREE face-to-face counseling visits per issue per calendar yearOngoing Developmental ProgramsCorporate/ Store DiscountsCareer Opportunities within the store and in Mars Inc(https://careers.mars.com/)Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.