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Sales Associate - PT

GNC · Chicago, IL · 2 mo ago
On-siteSalesPart-time

As the global leader in health and wellness innovation since 1935, GNC motivates people to reach their goals with the most trusted and exciting selection of products in the industry. We work hard to ensure our consumers come first, cultivating and collaborating on new ideas to bring innovative solutions to the forefront. Our team members are advocates for change and innovation, passionate about helping others achieve good health.

About the role

This is a part-time hourly position. As a Sales Associate, you will be dedicated to understanding customers' needs and offering meaningful, unique solutions. You’ll welcome customers, advise on products, and promote GNC’s “Live Well” philosophy. When not assisting customers, you’ll restock products, maintain visual merchandising, fulfill online orders, and perform cleaning duties.

Responsibilities

  • Proactively greet and welcome every customer, creating a welcoming environment.
  • Genuinely interact with customers to help them choose the right products and make recommendations based on product knowledge and their needs.
  • Drive results to achieve and exceed store and personal sales and productivity goals.
  • Fulfill online orders accurately and timely in compliance with company guidelines.
  • Boost product knowledge by learning features, advantages, and benefits; stay updated on nutritional, wellness, and fitness news.
  • Support store management in opening, closing, and operating the store, including cash handling, inventory counts, deposits, and maintaining store appearance.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Ability to stand or walk for up to eight hours a day.
  • Frequent reaching, bending, and twisting—below waist and above shoulders.
  • Repetitive hand-to-finger motions and reaching with hands and arms.
  • Frequently lift up to 20 pounds; occasionally lift up to 40 pounds. Push/pull up to 20 lbs.
  • Ability to climb ladders, reach, and bend.
  • Work in temperatures ranging from 50–85 degrees, especially in stock room areas.
  • Use of a computer up to 60% of the time throughout the day.

Schedule

  • Work varied hours and days to meet store needs, including nights, mornings, and weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
  • Work all major U.S. holidays that the store is open.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to earn additional income through GNC’s Individual Sales Incentive Plan.
  • Holiday pay on company-observed holidays.
  • 401(k) with 4% employer match (match begins after 1 year of service).
  • 30% employee merchandise discount on GNC products and 20% discount on third-party products.
  • Monthly free product offers and access to the Employee Assistance Program.

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