Retail Sales Associate - 2425
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 to ensure customer service on both the lending and retail sides of the business. Associates greet, engage, and interact with customers in a positive and professional manner to process sales, loans, and other transactions. The role involves working with a wide variety of jewelry and general merchandise, including tools, electronics, and firearms (in FFL locations). This position offers an hourly wage plus commission based on productivity.
Pay
$11.00 to $13.00 per hour, plus an easily achievable commission structure. Retail sales associates can earn up to 8% on transactions, averaging an additional $1.58 per hour on top of the hourly rate. Actual pay is based on work location, qualifications, and experience.
Commission details: Pawnbrokers have the potential to earn 2-8% commission based on the gross profit of their personal performance. More details are provided during the interview process.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, supplemental, and other voluntary insurance options (eligibility required).
- Earned Wage Access program: Available from the second day of employment, allowing employees to withdraw up to 50% of earned wages up to seven times per payroll cycle.
- Paid vacation: One week after six months of full-time service, two weeks after one year, and increasing thereafter (adjusted per state/local requirements).
- Sick/personal time: 8 hours after six months, 16 hours annually thereafter (adjusted per state/local requirements).
- Employee discounts available from the first day of employment.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per year for full-time employees meeting program requirements.
- Access to over 10,000 discounts from 1,000+ companies via FirstCash Perks.
- Auto-enrollment in the FirstCash 401k program after six months of employment.
- Access to the FirstCash Pet Insurance program.
Schedule
Most stores open at 9 AM and close at 6 PM; many locations are closed on Sundays. Must be able to work a flexible retail schedule based on business needs, including weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Greet and interact with customers to develop rapport and recommend financial solutions.
- Perform non-management open/close procedures.
- Maintain a clean, stocked sales floor and merchandise displays.
- Process sales and loan transactions in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Handle cash and negotiable items per established policies.
- Answer incoming calls per company standards.
- Communicate legal aspects of pawn and buy transactions to customers.
- Collaborate with coworkers and managers to create a positive customer experience.
- Complete assigned training and other related duties as needed.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
- Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds and perform duties for extended periods, including standing, stooping, walking, climbing, pushing, and pulling.
- Ability to work with firearms and become firearms certified (where applicable).
- Strong desire to work with people and be team-oriented.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and perform basic math calculations proficiently.
- Cash handling experience preferred.
- Must be able to work in multiple locations as business needs dictate.
- Computer literate with ability to operate POS systems and common office machines.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.