Sales Associate

Blain's Farm & Fleet•Decatur, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Associate works as part of a team across a variety of departments, engaging with neighbors and helping them find quality products. The role supports a friendly, rewarding shopping environment by maintaining cleanliness, product presentation, and accurate signage, and by providing solutions that create a positive overall shopping experience. Associates also support company initiatives, including Blain Rewards Program sign-ups and associate referral and recognition programs, and help maintain a safe work environment. The position may be in departments such as Agriculture/Pet, Lawn & Garden/Seasonal, Automotive, Food & Beverage, Clothing/Footwear, Tools/Hardware, Housewares, Sporting Goods, or Plumbing/Paint/Electrical. Evening work may be needed, and associates must be available at least every other weekend. The company describes itself as a family-owned retailer and offers eligible full-time associates benefits beginning on their 91st day of full-time employment. The role lists base pay up to $15.00 per hour and a $2.50-per-hour premium for Saturday and Sunday work; pay may vary based on experience and other job-specific factors.

Requirements

Great communication skills.
Able to work evenings when needed.
Able to work at least every other weekend.
Able to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Prior retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Work as part of a team in one of the listed store departments.
Engage with neighbors in a positive, respectful, and friendly manner.
Help neighbors find quality products.
Maintain store cleanliness, product presentation, and accurate signage.
Support company initiatives, including Blain Rewards Program sign-ups and associate referral and recognition programs.
Provide solutions that create a positive overall shopping experience.
Maintain a safe work environment.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time associates, effective on their 91st day of full-time employment.
Short- and long-term disability insurance for eligible full-time associates, effective on their 91st day of full-time employment.
Life insurance and ancillary benefits for eligible full-time associates, effective on their 91st day of full-time employment.
Identity theft protection for eligible full-time associates, effective on their 91st day of full-time employment.
Pet insurance for eligible full-time associates, effective on their 91st day of full-time employment.
Major holidays and birthdays off.
Advanced leadership training programs.
Associate discounts on name brands.
Internal recognition programs.
401(k) with company match.
$2.50-per-hour weekend premium pay on Saturdays and Sundays.