Senior Retail Sales Associate

CareerArc; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Company Matched 401(K)

Paid time off

Associate discounts

Respectful scheduling

Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas &amp

Stable employment with growing company

Clear path to promotion with full-time

Job summary

Harbor Freight Tools in Illinois is seeking a Senior Retail Sales Associate to join a high performing team. You will be empowered to deliver great customer experiences, process sales, and participate in company programs while supporting a safe, organized store.

The role offers full-time hours, competitive benefits, and a clear path to promotion. You should be 18+, with 1 year retail or customer service experience, and available evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prefer 1 year of retail or customer service experience.
• Able to communicate clearly with customers and associates.
• Open availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Able to operate a forklift per IPP training.

Responsibilities

• Provide a great experience for customers.
• Handle various sales transactions.
• Encourage participation in company programs.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized store.
• Cross-train in stocking/sales associate duties and responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Attendance

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

A Senior Retail Sales Associate (full-time) is a valued member of a high performing team who is empowered & equipped to do their job You will know why your work matters and be able to take pride in what you do! This role is perfect for you if you have the desire to develop as a leader and is passionate about a career in retail.

The anticipated rate for this position is $15.50 per hour depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 152 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 64 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.

Respectful schedules during operating hours of 6am - 10pm.

Why You'll Love it:

• People First Culture
• Paid time off
• Associate discounts
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance for all associates
• Company Matched 401(K)
• Respectful scheduling
• Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas & Easter
• Stable employment with growing company
• Clear path to promotion with full-time opportunities

What You'll Do:

• Provide a great experience for our customers
• Handle various sales transactions
• Encourage customers to participate in company programs
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized store
• Cross-train in all areas of store operations including Stocking/Sales associate duties, and responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Who You Are:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Preferred: 1 year experience in retail or customer service
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers, and associates.
• Open availability with the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Adherence to attendance policy is necessary.
• Ability to intermittently lift, push and/or pull up to 50 pounds, and stand/move for entire shift.
• Ability to lift, bend, kneel, climb, crawl and/or twist, and safely climb up/down a ladder.
• Physically able and willing to become certified to operate a forklift in accordance with IPP. (Injury, and Illness Prevention Program)

Harbor Freight is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law.

About Harbor Freight Tools

We’re a 45 year-old, $8 billion national tool retailer with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We have over 1,600 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new locations every week. We offer our customers more than 7,000 tools and accessories, from hand tools and generators to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools. We provide our customers with the right tool for the right job at the right price, always delivering quality and value.