Retail Sales Associate

Pendleton Woolen Mills Inc • Pendleton, OR

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Sales Associate supports the store team with driving sales and providing exceptional customer service. Essential Functions of the Job: Support the company expectation and achieve sales and profitability through driving product knowledge, exceptional customer service, and sales. Maintain store housekeeping and product merchandising recovery expectations. Monitors store email and reacts to business critical directives. Encourage positive selling and customer service behaviors. Consistent written and verbal communication with store team. Complies with all company policies and procedures. Completes sales transactions with efficiency from end to end. Escalate store issues in a timely manner. Other tasks as assigned. Revised June, 2022

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At Pendleton, we take pride in our legacy. With over 150 years of craftsmanship and quality woven into everything we do. Our retail team members are at the heart of our customer experience. As a Retail Sales Associate, you’ll help connect people to products that enrich lives and create lasting memories. We’re more than just a store—we value connection, authenticity, and warm, meaningful interactions in every customer and team experience.

We are currently seeking a professional and engaging part-time Retail Sales Associate (24 hours/week) for our store in Pendleton, OR.

Requirements

• 2+ years of retail or customer service experience
• Strong communication skills and a passion for people
• Positive, team-first attitude with a willingness to learn
• Tech-comfortable: able to navigate POS systems and store tools
• Flexible schedule, including availability for weekends, holidays, and evenings
• Comfortable with the physical demands of the role (standing/walking, lifting up to 40 lbs, occasional ladder use)

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service that reflects the Pendleton brand and values
• Build product knowledge to help customers find quality solutions that fit their lifestyle
• Assist in maintaining visual merchandising and store presentation standards
• Perform opening and closing responsibilities as needed
• Accurately process sales transactions using our POS system
• Support inventory processes and help ensure stock accuracy
• Communicate effectively with your team and management to meet store goals
• Contribute to a clean, organized, and welcoming store environment
• Support the company expectation and achieve sales and profitability through driving product knowledge, exceptional customer service, and sales.
• Maintain store housekeeping and product merchandising recovery expectations.
• Monitor store email and react to business critical directives.
• Encourage positive selling and customer service behaviors.
• Consistent written and verbal communication with store team.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Complete sales transactions with efficiency from end to end.
• Escalate store issues in a timely manner.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours
• Generous employee discount (50% off Pendleton products!)
• Competitive compensation with paid time off (for eligible employees)
• Medical, dental, vision benefits and 401(k) with company match (for eligible employees)
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Competitive compensation that includes paid time off
• Supporting growth and development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed