70120-Merchandise Associate

HomeGoods • Spokane Valley, WA

392d • $33,862 - $34,902

About The Position

The Merchandise Associate at HomeGoods is responsible for delivering an exceptional customer experience by engaging with customers, maintaining a clean and organized store environment, and adhering to operational and merchandise standards. This role involves cross-training in various store areas to support business needs and embodying a positive store culture through integrity and respect.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to support business needs.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Capable of multi-tasking and responding appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations.
• Ability to lift heavy objects with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Effective collaboration with peers and supervisors.
• Retail customer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a highly satisfied customer experience by engaging and interacting with all customers.
• Maintain a clean and organized store environment.
• Adhere to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards.
• Cross-train to work in multiple areas of the store as needed.
• Model established customer experience practices with internal and external customers.
• Accurately ring customer purchases/returns and count change back to customers.
• Promote credit and loyalty programs.
• Maintain and uphold merchandising philosophy and follow established procedures and standards.
• Process and prepare merchandise for the sales floor according to company standards.
• Participate in store recovery as needed throughout the day.
• Maintain organizational, cleanliness, and recovery standards for the sales floor.
• Provide and accept recognition and constructive feedback.
• Adhere to all labor laws, policies, and procedures.
• Support and participate in store shrink reduction goals and programs.
• Participate in safety awareness and maintain a safe environment.

Benefits

• Associate discount
• EAP
• Smoking cessation program
• Bereavement leave
• 401(k) Associate contributions
• Child care discounts
• Cell phone discounts
• Pet insurance
• Legal insurance
• Credit union access
• Referral bonuses
• 401(k) match for eligible employees
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Short/long term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays/vacation/sick leave
• Auto/home insurance discounts
• Scholarship program
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees