Retail Sales Associate

Retail Stores•Clementon, NJ

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 operations. Associates are expected to embody Ollie’s values: teamwork, caring, value-mindedness, commitment, continuous growth, and authenticity. The position includes greeting customers, operating the cash register, answering questions about promotions, supporting donation programs, and helping with truck receiving, pricing, merchandising, and store recovery. Associates must be able to meet the listed physical requirements and regularly work evenings, weekends, and holidays. New-hire starting pay is $16.17–$17.17 per hour. Actual pay depends on factors including work location, experience, skill level, and qualifications, and will not be below the applicable local minimum wage. The job posting title may differ from the internal title assigned upon hire.

Requirements

A positive attitude and a team-player approach, with a desire to engage with 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 trucks, pricing items, merchandising products, and recovering the store.
Maintain the store’s appearance.
Complete additional responsibilities as assigned.