Retail Associate, Full Time

About the Role

The Retail Associate is a Full-Time position responsible for ensuring customers have a positive shopping experience. The Associate is expected to perform a range of functions in all areas of the store as business needs require.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and secure shopping environment by practicing safe behaviors and maintaining awareness on the sales floor.
• Correct or report any unsafe conditions or practices to Store Leadership.
• Treat all Customers and Associates with respect and courtesy, being friendly and professional at all times.
• Greet all Customers by making eye contact, smiling, and saying "hello" throughout the Store, and saying "thank you" with every register transaction.
• Assist Customers by being register-trained, helping with merchandise, and answering questions politely and knowledgeably.
• Provide prompt and efficient responses to Customers, responding to Customer Service calls immediately.
• Handle Customer issues courteously and helpfully, escalating to Store Leadership when needed.
• Represent and support the Company brand at all times.
• Perform cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, wiping counters and mirrors, and replenishing restroom supplies.
• Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to the Company's dress code.
• Perform daily assigned sizing and recovery to ensure a neat, clean, and organized store.
• Expedite newly received merchandise to the sales floor with urgency, merchandising items according to company best practice and presentation guidelines.
• Maintain merchandise and brand name familiarity within departments to assist Customers.
• Understand the Loss Prevention Awareness program, Shortage Highway, Store Protection Specialist (SPS) position (where applicable), and merchandise protection standards.
• Demonstrate integrity and honesty in all interactions with Associates and Customers.
• Safeguard confidential information, cash, credit card information, and merchandise.
• Follow all Mark-Out-of-Stock (MOS) policies, including identification, processing, and notification for approval of disposals.
• Follow all policies and procedures concerning cash, check, charge card, and refund transactions, voids, and offline procedures.
• Maintain a high level of awareness and accuracy when handling bankable tenders.
• Maximize productivity by executing all Store best practices and minimizing steps in the work flow.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to use all Store equipment, including PDTs, registers, and PCs as required.

Qualifications

• Effectively communicate with Customers, Associates, and Store Leadership in a friendly, respectful, cooperative, and pleasant manner.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations commonly used in retail environments.
• Ability to work Full-Time hours.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to spend up to 100% of working time standing, walking, and moving around the Store.
• Ability to regularly bend at the waist, squat, kneel, climb, carry, reach, and stoop.
• Ability to occasionally push, pull, and lift more than 25 pounds.
• Ability to use janitorial equipment, rolling racks, ladders, and other assigned supplies.
• Associates who work Stockroom shifts: Ability to regularly push, pull, and lift more than 20 pounds.