Seasonal Retail Sales Associate

Kohl's; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Kohl's in Clinton, IA is hiring a customer-service focused associate for point-of-sale and service operations. You will greet customers, operate a cash register, scan items, bag merchandise and process payments while delivering a fast, friendly shopping experience.

This role emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and adherence to Kohl’s brand standards. It requires flexible availability including days, nights, weekends and holidays, with pay starting at $12.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills with ability to multi-task.
• Verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• No retail experience required.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Flexible availability including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, assist with products, operate a cash register, scan items, and handle payments.
• Execute POS and customer service standards quickly and courteously.
• Meet or exceed individual goals (e.g., credit, loyalty).
• Support inventory accuracy and merchandise disposition.
• Assist training for new service team members on POS procedures.
• Participate in daily service processes like register balancing and replenishment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multi-tasking

Age requirement

Flexible hours

Job description

About The Role

In this role, you will deliver excellent customer service in point of sale and customer services processes while focusing on consistent execution and operational efficiency. You will deliver speed of service transactions while creating a compelling customer experience.

What You’ll Do

• Engage customers by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services, operate a cash register, scan items, bag merchandise and properly handle different methods of payment
• Accurately and efficiently execute point of sale and customer service standards based on company guidelines providing courteous, friendly, fast and efficient service
• Meet or exceed individual goals (e.g., credit, loyalty)
• Support inventory accuracy through accurate completion of all required point of sale and merchandise disposition practices
• Support the training process for new hires on the service team, including teaching process best practices, proper point of sale procedures, using available tools and resources while meeting Kohl’s brand standards
• Participate in daily service processes (e.g., register and cash balancing, change orders, replenish supplies)

All Associate Roles At Kohl’s Are Responsible For

• Acting with integrity, honesty and fostering teamwork in an engaged and inclusive culture
• Exercising good judgment and discernment when making decisions; taking appropriate partners as needed
• Demonstrating a customer service mindset, anticipating customer needs and satisfactorily resolving issues
• Accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
• Following company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
• Maintaining adherence to company safety policies for the safety of all associates and customers
• Receiving, understanding and proactively responding to direction from supervisors/managers and other company personnel
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Required

What Skills You Have

• Excellent customer service skills and ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail
• Verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
• No retail experience required
• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Flexible availability, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred

• Client facing retail or service industry experience

Pay Starts At: $12.50