SALES ASSOCIATE in WEST FRANKFORT IL S07890

About the role

The Sales Associate acts as a point of contact for customers, assisting them in locating and purchasing merchandise, operating the cash register, stocking and recovering merchandise, cleaning the store, and performing other duties assigned by the Store Manager to maximize store profitability and customer satisfaction while protecting company assets.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service, greet and assist customers.
• Operate cash register and scanner to itemize purchases, collect payment, make change, bag merchandise, and assist customers as necessary.
• Follow company merchandise processes: unpack, stock, restock, rotate merchandise on shelves, and build merchandise displays.
• Clean the store, take out trash, dust and mop floors, clean restrooms and receiving area, and help set up sidewalk displays.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Store Manager to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Skills

• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow planograms and merchandise presentation guides.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures and basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to perform cash register functions and stock merchandise.

Working Conditions

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling while operating checkout stations, stocking merchandise, and unloading trucks.
• Frequent handling of merchandise and equipment such as handheld scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, containers, two‑wheel dollies, six‑wheel carts, and roll‑tainers.
• Frequent lifting of up to 40 lb (occasional lifting up to 55 lb); occasional climbing using a step ladder up to six feet.
• Fast‑paced environment with moderate noise level; occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage options.
• Various supplemental programs.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• Paid sick leave (where required by law).
• Vacation time.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Additional benefit programs designed to support physical, mental, and financial well‑being.