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Retail Sales Associate at Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Job Description
Join our team and live the Ollie-tude! : ( Ollie's Core Values).
WE WILL CONTACT ALL APPLICANTS WITH DETAILS PRIOR OT THE HIRING EVENT.
- BE A TEAM PLAYER- Associates are expected to be supportive and work together.
- BE CARING- How do I treat others with courtesy, dignity, and respect?
- BE VALUE OBSESSED- Live the "good stuff cheap" mindset.
- BE COMMITTED- Operate with grit, passion, tenacity, and action.
- BE GROWING- How do we get better every day?
- BE REAL- Associates should be honest, transparent, genuine, trustworthy, and sincere.
Ollie's Associate Benefits:
- 20% employee discount
- Flexible Schedule
- Strong field sales career growth & talent development culture for top performers
The Retail Sales Associate assists Ollie's customers and helps to maintain the store appearance. Retail Sales Associates are responsible for all aspects of customer service, merchandising, and store maintenance.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Greet and acknowledge every customer with Ollie's "Yes I Care, Yes I Can" approach to build long term customer loyalty.
- Accurately and efficiently manage cash register transactions.
- Be an Ollie's store and inventory expert, know our weekly deals and the incredible value we provide our customers.
- Assist with freight logistics and learn how great retailers merchandise their products.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred
- Happy to train new Associates who may not have 6 months of prior retail experience
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis
- A positive attitude and team player who wants to delight and serve customers
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to push and pull up to 35 pounds.
Ollie's is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran's status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Typical entry-level pay: $29k for Retail Salespersons nationally
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