Seasonal Sales Associate

Retail Stores•Worcester, MA

About The Position

The Seasonal Sales Associate assists customers and helps maintain the store’s appearance. The role is responsible for customer service, merchandising, and store maintenance. It is designated only for company-identified seasonal periods and is temporary to support increased business during high-volume times of the year. The position requires regular availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Physical duties include lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing and pulling up to 35 pounds, standing for extended periods, and frequently bending, twisting, gripping, reaching, and pinching. Squatting, kneeling, balancing, and climbing ladders are required occasionally. The role also requires regularly seeing, hearing, and speaking, and working in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. New-hire starting pay is $16.25–$17.25 per hour. Pay may vary by location and is based on work location, position, experience, skill level, qualifications, and other relevant factors. Associates will not be paid below the applicable local minimum wage. Ollie’s is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks and activities and work within strict timeframes and deadlines.
Outstanding interpersonal and listening skills.
Positive attitude and ability to interact well with customers and Associates.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push and pull up to 35 pounds.
Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently bend and twist.
Ability to grip, reach, and pinch with arms and hands frequently.
Ability to squat, kneel, balance, and climb ladders occasionally.
Ability to see, hear, and speak regularly.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Responsibilities

Greet and acknowledge every customer as they enter and exit the store and approach the front end.
Accurately and efficiently operate the register.
Know promotions and advertisements to answer customer questions and assist with selling products.
Support Ollie’s Army and other donation programs throughout the year.
Maintain a neat and organized front-end work area.
Assist with receiving the truck, pricing items, merchandising products, and recovering the store.
Communicate customer needs to Team Leaders when necessary.
Maintain the cleanliness of the overall store.
Complete additional responsibilities and duties as assigned.