Seasonal Sales Associate

Ollie's Bargain Outlet - Salem, VA

Part-time - Entry Level

Salem, VA

General Merchandise Retailers

About the position

The Seasonal Sales Associate plays a crucial role in enhancing customer experience and maintaining store appearance during peak business periods. This temporary position focuses on customer service, merchandising, and store maintenance, ensuring that customers receive assistance and that the store remains organized and welcoming.

Responsibilities

• Greet and acknowledge every customer as they enter and exit the store and as they approach the front end.
• Accurately and efficiently operate the register.
• Be knowledgeable of all promotions and advertisements to ensure that customer questions can be answered and to assist with selling product; 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 product, and recovering the store.
• Communicate customer needs to Team Leaders when necessary.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the overall store.
• Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.

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.
• Must have a positive attitude and the ability to interact well with customers and Associates.

Benefits

• 20% employee discount
• Flexible Schedule
• Potential to be retained after season