Retail Sales Associate - 2771

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 (in accordance with federal, state, local law), some of which include, but are not limited to, standing, stooping, walking, climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• 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. Most stores open at 9AM and close at 6PM; many stores are closed on Sundays.
• Our Earned Wage Access* program is available to all employees on the second (2nd) day of employment.
• 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 (1st) anniversary and granted 16 hours each anniversary thereafter (years 2-5)
• 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 (6) months of employment
• Access to the FirstCash Pet Insurance program

Pay

$13.00 to $16.00 per hour. Our retail sales associates can earn UP TO 8% on transactions, which could average an additional $1.60 per hour ON TOP OF YOUR HOURLY RATE.

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

Schedule

Must have the ability to work a flexible retail schedule based on business needs, including weekends and holidays.