Retail Sales Associate

Retail Sales Associate

Are you a lively and outgoing individual who enjoys assisting others and working collaboratively? Are you keen on embarking on a retail career? Do you excel in dynamic settings?

If so, you might be the ideal fit for our team!

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Work today, get paid tomorrow with our earned wage access program*
  • 401K with company contribution matching
  • Discounts for team members
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program
  • Additional benefits for full-time team members

Retail Sales Associates create an excellent shopping environment by welcoming customers and maintaining well-stocked, clean, and organized stores. In this role, you'll support the manager in the daily operations and be trained across different store areas, enhancing your operational skills.
Interested in advancing your career? Our parent organization operates almost 1700 locations across the nation.

Your Responsibilities Include:

  • Greeting guests warmly with a smile, as exceptional customer service is our hallmark!
  • Efficiently managing cash register operations
  • Adapting to various tasks in a fast-paced environment, where every day is different and exciting
  • Brewing coffee, and stocking shelves, coolers, and freezers
  • Collaborating with the team to uphold cleanliness and organization standards

We take pride in our impact on the communities we serve. Our doors are always open to guests, regardless of the weather, including weekends and holidays. Every team member plays a part in delivering an outstanding experience to our guests by engaging in all job aspects.
If you're passionate about providing superb customer service, we'd love to meet you. The rest can be learned!

Minimum Education: N/A
Preferred Education: High school diploma or GED
Minimum Experience: N/A
Preferred Experience: 3-6 months in retail or guest service roles
Preferred Licenses/Certifications and Skills: ServSafe/Food Safety certification is beneficial but not required

Soft Skills:

  • Enjoy interacting with guests and team members
  • Energetic demeanor
  • Quick to transition between tasks
  • Team-focused, willing to put in extra effort to assist others
  • Basic computer skills are advantageous

Scheduling: This role can be part-time or full-time, and includes a variety of shifts, both day and night. Depending on the store, locations may operate 24 hours, requiring weekend and holiday shifts.

Hours & Conditions:
  • Part-time: Up to 29 hours
  • Full-time: 30-40 hours

Travel: Up to 5%. Occasional work at nearby stores may be required.

Physical Requirements: Ability to maneuver and frequently lift/move up to 10 pounds, regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 40 pounds. Capability to stand or walk for up to 8 hours a day, reach overhead, bend, squat, twist, reach, grip, and work in cold temperatures. The work environment has a moderate noise level.
Other: Specific attire needed in food-service establishments
*Some restrictions apply. Please refer to our earned wage access program terms and conditions for more details.
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