Seasonal Sales Associate

Ollie's Bargain Outlet; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20% associate discount on Ollie’sPurch

Job summary

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in Bradenton, FL is seeking a Seasonal Sales Associate to assist customers and support store operations during peak periods. The role emphasizes friendly customer service, merchandising, and maintaining an inviting store appearance.

This temporary position participates in promotions and donation programs, helps with register operations, pricing, and product recovery, and requires the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays while upholding Ollie’s Core Values.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service or retail is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support store operations.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and performing physical tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Greet and acknowledge every customer as they enter and exit the store and as they approach the front end.
• Accurately and efficiently operate the register.
• Be knowledgeable of all promotions and advertisements to answer questions and assist with selling product; support Ollie’s Army and donation programs.
• Maintain a neat and organized front end work area.
• Assist with receiving trucks, pricing items, merchandising, and recovering the store.
• Communicate customer needs to Team Leaders when necessary.
• Maintain store cleanliness and complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Effective communication

Team player

Flexibility evenings/weekends/holidays

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Job description

Description

Join our team and live the Ollie-tude!: (Ollie’s Core Values)

• BE A TEAM PLAYER- Associates are expected to be supportive and work together.
• BE CARING- How do I treat others with courtesy, dignity, and respect?
• BE VALUE OBSESSED- Live the “good stuff cheap” mindset.
• BE COMMITTED- Operate with grit, passion, tenacity, and action.
• BE GROWING- How do we get better every day?
• BE REAL- Associates should be honest, transparent, genuine, trustworthy, and sincere.
• 20% Associate discount on all Ollie’s purchases

The Seasonal Sales Associate assists customers and helps to maintain the store appearance. The Seasonal Sales Associate is responsible for all aspects of customer service, merchandising, and store maintenance. This position is only designated during the company identified seasonal periods throughout the year. This position is temporary to help support increased business during high volume times of the year.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Greet and acknowledge every customer as they enter and exit the store and as they approach the front end.
• Accurately and efficiently operate the register.
• Be knowledgeable of all promotions and advertisements to ensure that customer questions can be answered and to assist with selling product; support Ollie’s Army and other donation programs throughout the year.
• Maintain a neat and organized front end work area.
• Assist with receiving the truck, pricing items, merchandising product, and recovering the store.
• Communicate customer needs to Team Leaders when necessary.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the overall store.
• Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks and activities and work within strict timeframes and deadlines.
• Outstanding interpersonal and listening skills.
• Must have a positive attitude and the ability to interact well with customers and Associates.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to bend and twist frequently.
• Ability to grip, reach, and pinch with arms and hands frequently.
• Ability to squat, kneel, balance, and climb ladders occasionally.
• Ability to see, hear, and speak regularly.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Ollie’s is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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