Sales Associate - PT

GNC Holdings • Howard Beach, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

GNC Sales Associates provide a welcoming, customer-focused shopping experience and help customers find products suited to their needs and goals. They represent the GNC brand and its “Live Well” philosophy while supporting store operations and sales goals. This is a part-time hourly position. Eligible Distribution Center team members may earn performance-based incentive pay; the posting does not specify that this incentive applies to store Sales Associates.

The position involves greeting customers, learning about their needs, and advising, selling, and recommending products. When not assisting customers, Sales Associates restock products, maintain visual merchandising, fulfill online orders, and perform cleaning duties. They also support store management with opening, closing, cash handling, inventory counts, deposits, and maintaining the store’s appearance.

The role requires varied hours and days to meet store needs, including mornings or nights for opening or closing, weekends, and major U.S. holidays when the store is open. Physical activities include standing or walking for up to eight hours a day, frequent reaching, bending and twisting, repetitive hand motions, lifting, pushing and pulling, and climbing ladders. The work environment may range from 50 to 85 degrees, particularly in stock rooms, and involves computer use for up to 60% of the workday.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to work varied hours and days to meet store needs, including mornings or nights, weekends, and major U.S. holidays when the store is open.
• Ability to stand or walk for up to eight hours per day.
• Ability to frequently reach, bend, twist, and perform repetitive hand-to-finger motions.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds; ability to push or pull up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders, reach, and bend.
• Ability to work in temperatures ranging from 50 to 85 degrees.
• Ability to use a computer for up to 60% of the workday.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome customers and create an inviting store environment.
• Interact with customers to understand their needs and recommend appropriate products using product knowledge.
• Work toward achieving and exceeding store and personal sales and productivity goals.
• Fulfill online orders accurately and promptly according to company guidelines.
• Learn product features, advantages, and benefits, and stay informed about nutrition, wellness, and fitness news.
• Restock products, maintain visual merchandising, and perform cleaning duties when not serving customers.
• Support store management with opening, closing, and daily store operations, including cash handling, inventory counts, and deposits.
• Maintain the store’s appearance and promote GNC’s “Live Well” message.

What This Job Offers

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