Retail Sales Associate
Retail Stores•Battle Creek, MI
About The Position
The Retail Sales Associate, internally classified as Front End Specialist 1, assists customers and helps maintain the store’s appearance. The role is responsible for customer service, merchandising, and store maintenance, with a primary focus on front-end store operations. Associates are expected to reflect Ollie’s core values: being a team player, caring, value obsessed, committed, growing, and real. The company notes that the public-facing job title may differ from its internal classification.
Requirements
- A positive attitude and a team-player approach, with a desire to engage and serve customers.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to push and pull up to 35 pounds.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and work safely.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Greet and acknowledge customers as they enter and exit the store and approach the front end.
- Operate the cash register accurately and efficiently.
- Know current promotions and advertisements to answer customer questions and drive sales.
- Support Ollie’s Army and other donation programs year-round.
- Assist with receiving truck deliveries, pricing items, merchandising products, and recovering the store.
- Maintain the store’s appearance and complete additional responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Strong career growth and talent development culture.
- 20% associate discount on all Ollie’s purchases.
- A vast array of voluntary benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
