Sales/Merchandise Associate

The TJX Companies, Inc.•Bakersfield, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Sales/Merchandise Associate delivers a highly satisfied customer experience by engaging with customers, applying customer experience principles, and maintaining a clean and organized store. The role follows operational, merchandising, and loss-prevention standards and may involve cross-training in multiple store areas to support business needs. Associates contribute to a positive store culture and may perform other duties as assigned. The position requires customer service, communication, organizational, attention-to-detail, multitasking, and adaptability skills. Retail customer experience is preferred. Associates must be capable of lifting heavy objects, with or without reasonable accommodation, and able to work a flexible schedule to support business needs. TJX offers an associate discount and various programs and discounts. Associates meeting service or hours requirements may also qualify for additional benefits. Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and may change.

Requirements

  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule to support business needs.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Ability to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations.
  • Ability to lift heavy objects, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Ability to work effectively with peers and supervisors.

Nice To Haves

  • Retail customer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Model established customer experience practices with internal and external customers.
  • Support a positive store culture through honesty, integrity, and respect.
  • Accurately ring customer purchases and returns and count change according to established procedures.
  • Promote credit and loyalty programs.
  • Maintain the merchandising philosophy and follow established merchandising procedures and standards.
  • Process and prepare merchandise for the sales floor according to company procedures and standards.
  • Initiate and participate in store recovery as needed throughout the day.
  • Maintain organization, cleanliness, and recovery standards on the sales floor and help maintain cleanliness throughout the store.
  • Provide and accept recognition and constructive feedback.
  • Follow labor laws, policies, and procedures.
  • Support and participate in store shrink-reduction goals and programs.
  • Participate in safety awareness and maintain a safe environment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Associate discount
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Smoking cessation support
  • Bereavement benefit
  • 401(k) associate contributions
  • Child care discounts
  • Cell phone discounts
  • Pet insurance
  • Legal insurance
  • Credit union
  • Referral bonuses
  • 401(k) match for associates meeting service or hours requirements
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for associates meeting service or hours requirements
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • Health care flexible spending account (FSA)
  • Life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
  • Auto and home insurance discounts
  • Scholarship program
  • Adoption assistance
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