SALES ASSOCIATE in BRAIDWOOD IL S00144
About The Position
The Sales Associate serves as a point of contact for customers and helps maximize store profitability and customer satisfaction while protecting company assets. The role includes helping customers locate and purchase merchandise, operating the cash register, stocking and recovering merchandise, cleaning the store, and performing other duties assigned by the Store Manager. Sales Associates provide customer service, process purchases and payments, handle merchandise, replenish shelves, build displays, and maintain store cleanliness. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with a moderate noise level and may involve occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.
Requirements
- Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
- Understanding of safety policies and practices.
- Ability to read and follow planograms and merchandise presentation guides.
- Knowledge of basic cash-handling procedures.
- Basic mathematical skills.
- Ability to perform cash register functions and stock merchandise.
- Frequent walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling.
- Ability to push and/or pull rolltainers and handle merchandise and equipment, including handheld scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers, two-wheel dollies, U-boats, and rolltainers.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to climb a step ladder occasionally to heights of six feet.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Greet customers, provide excellent customer service, and assist customers with locating and purchasing merchandise.
- Operate the cash register and scanner, total purchases, collect payments, make change, and bag merchandise.
- Unpack, stock, restock, and rotate merchandise according to company merchandise processes.
- Build merchandise displays and help set up sidewalk displays.
- Recover merchandise and maintain store cleanliness, including taking out trash, dusting and mopping floors, and cleaning the restroom and receiving room.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Store Manager to support store profitability, customer satisfaction, and protection of company assets.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage options
- Supplemental benefit programs
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid sick leave where required by law
- Vacation
- Paid maternity and parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
