Store Sales Associate

Daiso USA; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Daiso USA is seeking a Store Sales Associate in San Diego to deliver exceptional customer service and help shoppers find products that meet their needs. You will greet customers, answer questions, and suggest solutions to enhance their shopping experience.

In this role you will maintain merchandising, process transactions, manage cash with accuracy, and support opening/closing duties on busy shifts. A positive attitude and strong communication help you connect with customers and teammates,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• 0-2 years of retail, customer service, or sales experience preferred.
• Prior experience in opening/closing, task coordination, or shift support is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers in a friendly, professional manner and assess needs.
• Answer questions about products, promotions, and discounts.
• Identify customer needs and recommend products to enhance the shopping experience.
• Upsell through product recommendations and stay aware of new products.
• Process transactions accurately and maintain cash handling procedures.
• Keep the sales floor clean, organized, and stocked, including displays and back stock.
• Support opening/closing activities and coordinate shift tasks when assigned.

Skills

Communication

Customer focus

Multitasking

Dependability

Cash handling

POS familiarity

Team support

Lead shift support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Join Daiso as a Retail Store Sales Associate! Candidates with strong communication skills who can make customers feel welcome in our store will stand out. You will help identify customer needs, answer questions about our products and recommend solutions. A positive attitude and a desire to promptly resolve potential customer issues will make you successful in this role. At Daiso, your role will be more than just a job - it's an opportunity to create lasting impressions and meaningful connections with every customer.

Responsibilities

As a Store Sales Associate, your role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities aimed at enhancing customer experience and driving sales efficiency. Your contribution will be pivotal in supporting Daiso’s Mission: Create joy through a fun shopping experience with unique products at an extraordinary value.

Job Summary

The Store Sales Associate provides excellent customer service, supports store sales, maintains merchandise presentation, processes transactions, and contributes to a clean, organized, and profitable store environment.

When assigned to a Lead Shift, the associate also supports the Manager or Assistant Manager by helping coordinate shift activity, assigning tasks, supporting team members, assisting with opening/closing responsibilities, and escalating customer or operational issues as needed.

Customer Service and Sales

• Greet and direct customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Answer customer questions about products, promotions, discounts, and special offers.
• Identify customer needs and recommend products or solutions to support the shopping experience.
• Upsell through appropriate product recommendations and maintain awareness of new products and promotions.
• Promptly resolve customer concerns when able and elevate complaints or sensitive issues to store leadership when necessary.

Store Operations and Merchandising

• Organize merchandise on shelves and restock merchandise when low or empty.
• Assist with back stockroom organization and set up of merchandise displays on the sales floor.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe sales floor, checkout area, and back stock area.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, pricing, labeling, and replenishing merchandise.
• Perform routine inventory counts and support inventory management activities as directed.

Cash Handling and Administrative Support

• Operate the cash register and accurately process cash, check, credit card payments
• Complete store administrative tasks as directed by the Store Manager or Assistant Manager.
• Follow company policies, procedures, safety expectations, and loss prevention practices.
• Carry out other duties as assigned based on business needs.
• Maintain awareness of loss prevention practices and immediately report suspicious activity, safety concerns, inventory discrepancies, or policy violations to store leadership.
• Follow all cash handling, inventory control, and asset protection procedures.

Required Education, Certifications and Work-Related Experience

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• 0-2 years of relevant retail, customer service, or sales experience preferred.
• Prior retail sales experience, sales associate experience, or similar customer-facing experience is a plus.
• Prior experience supporting opening/closing, task coordination, training, or shift support is a plus for Lead Shift assignments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with customers and team members.
• Customer-focused mindset with a positive attitude and desire to resolve issues promptly.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities at the same time.
• Dependability, punctuality, and professional conduct are required.
• Basic math skills and ability to accurately process transactions.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with point-of-sale systems preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory stocking procedures preferred.
• Ability to support team members, assign tasks, and communicate expectations when scheduled for Lead Shifts.
• Interest in Daiso products is a plus.

Physical Requirements

Ability to Travel

Driving Requirements

Moving Objects

High Noise Level

Electrical Equipment

Work with Others

Equal Opportunity Employer
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