Retail Sales Associate - 2665
FirstCash · Gastonia, NC · Today
On-siteSales$14–$17.5/hrOther
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.
Pay
$14.00 to $17.50 per hour plus commission. Associates can earn up to 8% on transactions, averaging an additional $5.61 per hour on top of the hourly rate.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance options (eligibility required).
- Earned Wage Access program: withdraw up to 50% of earned wages up to seven times per payroll cycle, starting the second day of employment.
- Paid vacation: one week after six months, two weeks after one year, and increasing up to 120 hours after five years.
- Sick/personal time: 8 hours after six months, 16 hours annually for years 2–5, and 24 hours after five years.
- Employee discounts starting on the first day of employment.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per year for full-time employees who meet program requirements.
- Access to over 10,000 discounts from 1,000+ companies through 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 9AM and close at 6PM; many stores are closed on Sundays. 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 and regulations.
- Handle cash and negotiable items following established procedures.
- 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.
- Assist customers in parking lots or exterior storage areas as needed.
Requirements
- Willing and able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to perform duties for extended periods, including standing, stooping, walking, climbing, pushing, and pulling.
- Ability to work with firearms and become firearms certified (where applicable).
- Minimum age: 18 years old.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
- Strong desire to work with people and serve customers in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in basic math calculations.
- Cash handling experience preferred.
- Willingness to work in multiple locations as business needs dictate.
- Computer literacy and ability to operate POS systems and office machines.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.