Retail Department Specialist

About the Role

The Retail Department Specialist grows department sales to achieve the store sales plan. Responsibilities include aspects of merchandising, customer service, and store maintenance.

Core Values (The Ollie-tude)

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Greet and acknowledge every customer with Ollie's "Yes I Care, Yes I Can" approach to build long term customer loyalty.
• Ensure that all product within the department is merchandised and recovered per the visual merchandise standards.
• Be knowledgeable of current promotions and advertisements to answer customer questions and drive sales.
• Support Ollie's Army and other donation programs year-round.
• Assist with receiving the truck and pricing items, training new Associates, and accurately and efficiently operating the register.
• Maintain the store appearance and complete additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• 6+ months retail experience preferred
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis
• Positive attitude and team player who interacts well with customers and associates

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a safe manner

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX coverage begins after 90 Days of employment.
• 401K, generous company match with immediate vesting.
• Strong career growth & talent development culture.
• 20% associate discount on all Ollie's purchases.
• Vast array of voluntary benefits.