Seasonal Sales Associate

Retail Stores • Champaign, IL

15d • Onsite

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 during company-designated seasonal periods. It is a temporary position intended to support increased business during high-volume times of the year.

Ollie’s emphasizes teamwork, caring, value, commitment, growth, and authenticity. The company describes a strong career growth and talent development culture and offers associates a 20% discount on Ollie’s purchases.

Requirements

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to preserve the confidentiality of information.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and prioritize varied 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 bend and twist frequently.
• 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 remain alert and work safely.

Responsibilities

• Greet and acknowledge every customer as they enter and exit the store and approach the front end.
• Operate the register accurately and efficiently.
• 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 deliveries, 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.

Benefits

• Strong career growth and talent development culture.
• 20% Associate discount on all Ollie’s purchases.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed