JD Associate - Junction Boulevard, Queens, NY

About the role

As an Associate, you will be responsible for assisting with daily operations and delivering exceptional customer experiences. You’ll have the ability to shape the store’s success and contribute to our company’s growth.

Responsibilities

• Create an exceptional shopping experience by addressing customer needs, resolving issues, and ensuring high standards of customer service.
• Drive store sales and profitability through effective merchandise management, promotional strategies, and achieving sales targets.
• Take part in daily operations including inventory management, visual merchandising, shipment workflow, order fulfillment and store maintenance. Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and health & safety regulations.
• Work collaboratively with team members to achieve store sales and operational goals. Adhere to store policies and procedures, including health and safety regulations.
• Additional duties and projects as required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail or similar role, with a track record of achieving sales targets is preferred.
• Passion for delivering outstanding customer service and creating memorable shopping experiences.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Positive attitude, reliability, and a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Basic math skills and familiarity with POS systems.

Requirements

• A set, weekly availability, including a mix of mornings, days, and nights, based on business needs.
• Availability to work on weekends and holidays as required.
• Consistent punctuality and regular attendance in line with the company’s policies.
• Clear spoken English to effectively communicate with customers.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and basic math in English to handle business tasks and understand sales reports.
• Must be at least 18 years or older. (Individuals 16 years or older may be eligible for hire in the following locations: AL, AZ, AR, CO, FL, GA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MN, MO, NC, NV, NH, NM, OH, OK, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, WY).
• Requires prolonged standing approximately four to 14 hours per day.
• Requires stooping and kneeling to place merchandise on customer’s feet as well as reaching and pulling to obtain or stock merchandise on storage racks.
• May be required to climb ladder or ascend/descend stairs in order to stock and/or acquire merchandise for sale.
• Required to lift items weighing 5 – 25 lbs regularly. In certain circumstances, weights may be higher.
• Must have good vision, including color differentiation.
• The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy retail setting.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (and/or as otherwise required by law, including for pregnancy and religious practices).

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive compensation package including retirement plans (401K) and employee discounts.
• Career growth opportunities and professional development with advancement potential within the growing company.
• Dynamic, vibrant team environment in a fast-paced and rewarding work setting.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion with accountability for creating an equitable and successful company.

Pay

Store Associate pay range: $17.00 - $17.00 per hour. This role will be eligible for the company 401K plan.

Schedule

• Flexible hours required, including weekends and holidays.
• Set weekly availability including a mix of mornings, days, and nights based on business needs.
• Consistent punctuality and regular attendance required.