Retail Sales Associate - 2144

About the role

We are seeking entry-level, full-time sales associates in our pawn store locations nationwide. The Pawnbroker / Retail Sales Associate partners with the entire staff of the store to ensure customer service on both the lending and retail sides of the business.

Responsibilities

• Greets and interacts with all customers to develop a rapport to better provide and recommend appropriate financial solutions.
• Performs non-management open/close procedures.
• Keeps the sales floor clean, stocked, and maintains the display of merchandise.
• Performs sales and loan transactions in accordance with established policies, procedures, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Handles all cash and negotiable items in accordance with established policies, procedures, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Answers incoming calls per company standards
• Effectively communicates to customers the legal aspects of the pawn and buy transactions.
• Communicates effectively with coworkers and managers, displaying respect and using effective communication tools.
• Partners with all employees to create a positive and memorable customer experience.
• Successfully completes the assigned training.
• Other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be willing and able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be willing and able to perform duties and tasks for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work with firearms and to become firearms certified.
• Minimum Age: 18 years old
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• Strong desire to work, serve customers, work with people, and be team-oriented.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to perform basic math calculations proficiently.
• Cash handling experience is preferred.
• Should be able to work in multiple locations, as business needs dictate.
• Must have the ability to work a flexible retail schedule based on business needs, including weekends and holidays.
• Computer literate and able to operate Point-Of-Sale (POS) systems and common office machines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental, and other voluntary options (eligibility required).
• The best working hours in the business.
• Earned Wage Access program available to all employees on the second day of employment.
• Ability to earn unlimited commission above your hourly base rate.
• VACATION: Employees are granted one week of paid vacation after completing six months of active, full-time service.
• SICK/PERSONAL: Eligible employees are granted 8 hours (after 6 months of employment) to be used before their first anniversary and granted 16 hours each anniversary thereafter.
• Employee discounts are available to all employees on the first day of active employment.
• Tuition Reimbursement with FirstCash Education (allowing UP TO $2,000 per year)
• Access to over 10,000 discounts from 1,000+ companies with FirstCash Perks!
• Auto-enrollment in the FirstCash 401k program after six months of employment
• Access to the FirstCash Pet Insurance program

Pay

The hourly wage is $10.00 to $14.00 per hour, with an easily achievable commission structure that pays up to 8% on transactions, which could average an additional $2.26 per hour on top of the hourly rate.

The employee commission incentive plan is proprietary to FirstCash, with pawnbrokers having the potential to earn 2-8% commission based on the gross profit of their personal performance.