Seasonal Sales Associate

Retail Stores•Springfield, 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 during company-identified seasonal periods and is temporary, supporting 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. Occasional duties include squatting, kneeling, balancing, and climbing ladders. New-hire starting pay is $15.75–$16.75 per hour. Actual pay depends on location, position, experience, skill level, qualifications, and other relevant factors, and will not be below the applicable local minimum wage.

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 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; frequently bend and twist; and frequently grip, reach, and pinch with arms and hands.
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 customers as they enter and exit the store and approach the front end.
Operate the register accurately and efficiently.
Know current promotions and advertisements to answer customer questions and assist with selling products.
Support Ollie’s Army and other donation programs throughout the year.
Keep the front-end work area neat and organized.
Assist with receiving truck 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.