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Retail sales associate/cashier requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in retail sales associate/cashier job postings.
Sample retail sales associate/cashier requirements
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • At least one year of retail sales or cashier experience.
  • Ability to use computerized cash register systems.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Sample required retail sales associate/cashier soft skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and stay organized.
  • Patience and ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Friendly and professional demeanor.

Retail sales associate/cashier job description example 1

Sierra Corporation retail sales associate/cashier job description

Responsible for delivering a highly satisfied customer experience demonstrated by engaging and interacting with all customers, embodying customer experience principals and philosophy, and maintaining a clean and organized store environment. Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business.
Responsibilities:
Role models established customer experience practices with internal and external customers
Supports and embodies a positive store culture through honesty, integrity, and respect
Accurately rings customer purchases/returns and counts change back to customer according to established operating procedures
Promotes credit and loyalty programs during customer interactions
Maintains and upholds merchandising philosophy and follows established merchandising procedures and standards
Accurately processes and prepares merchandise for the sales floor following company procedures and standards
Initiates and participates in store recovery as needed throughout the day
Maintains all organizational, cleanliness, and recovery standards for the sales floor and participates in the maintenance/cleanliness of the entire store
Provides and accepts ongoing recognition and constructive feedback
Adheres to all labor laws, policies, and procedures
Supports and participates in store shrink reduction goals and programs
Participates in safety awareness and maintenance of a risk-free environment
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Possesses excellent customer service skills
Able to work a flexible schedule to support business needs
Possesses strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Capable of handling multiple tasks at one time
Able to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations
Possesses strong communication skills
Capable of lifting heavy objects with or without reasonable accommodation
Works effectively with peers and supervisors to accomplish tasks
Retail customer experience preferred
Hourly Rate: Starting at $15.00
Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. Daytime availability needed.

Benefits: Benefits offered to all Associates include: Associate discount; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); smoking cessation support; paid sick time; bereavement leave; child care discounts; pet insurance; credit union; cell phone discounts; and referral bonuses. In addition, Associates who meet certain service or hours requirements are eligible for the following benefits: 401(k); medical; dental; vision; health savings account; health care flexible spending account; life insurance; short and long term disability coverage; AD&D; paid parental leave; paid holidays/vacation time/personal days; group auto/home/renters insurance discounts; scholarship program; and adoption assistance. Management Associates are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program
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Retail sales associate/cashier job description example 2

CVS Health retail sales associate/cashier job description

Job details:

Job Type
Part-time

Pay: Starts at $15 an hour

NIGHT SHIFT

Benefits
Employee discount
Flexible schedule

Full Job Description
As a Retail Sales Associate, you'll be the face of Best Buy for everyone who visits our stores. Through training and personal development, we'll equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to confidently recommend the right tech products and solutions for each customer. By creating a great shopping experience and inspiring people with what's possible, you'll help us enrich lives through technology.

What you'll do
Welcome and engage with customers in a warm, friendly manner
Serve as a brand ambassador by bringing your passion for people and technology together to serve our customers
Recommend products and solutions that meet customers' needs.
Assist customers with their purchases, returns and exchanges
Apply the appropriate knowledge and expertise through ongoing learning and development
Maintain merchandising and ensure your department is clean and well stocked
Basic Qualifications
Working and thriving in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Ability to work a flexible schedule including holidays, nights and weekends
Why you'll love it here

We're committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support as you need it, especially key moments in your life.

Our benefits include:
Competitive pay
Generous employee discount
Financial savings and retirement resources
Support for your physical and mental well-being
About us

As part of the Best Buy team, you'll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life - in our stores, online and in customers' homes.

Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. We're committed to being a great place to work, where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all, we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full, authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here.™
Join our team!

While you're busy delivering on our belief of making technology work for our customers, we're working to ensure you are rewarded for your passion, energy and commitment. Our pay for performance philosophy rewards results and offers you opportunities to grow in your career and increase your earning potential.

Ready? Let's do this!

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of our customers and employees, click on the apply button below. The application will take about 15 minutes to complete and if you meet the requirements, you can expect to hear from us within 24-72 hours.
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Retail sales associate/cashier job description example 3

The Fresh Market retail sales associate/cashier job description

Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests. We create a warm, welcoming, memorable experience with exceptional, personal service. We're looking for a new team member who strives for excellence and brings positive energy, commitment, and a "can-do" attitude to work every day. We value teamwork and celebrate our successes as a team and will value your contribution!
Our added benefits for joining The Fresh Market team

Part-Time & Full-Time

+ Team Member discount of 30%

+ Early Earn Wage Access (You can access up to 50% (max $500) of your earned wages on-demand per pay period)

+ 401K contribution and company match

+ Financial Wellness Program

+ Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and many more.

Full-Time

+ Personal time off and additional time off purchase plans are available

+ Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance for individual, spouse, partner, and family.

+ And much more!

We're looking for team members who have the ability to work in any one of our departments, including Deli, Meat & Seafood, Bakery, Grocery, Produce & Floral, and our Front-End.

+ Consistently provide excellent guest service, which includes:

+ Engaging with our guests to learn their wants and needs so that you can help them create their meal solution

+ Maintaining knowledge of products and weekly ad items throughout the store and work across departments to assist guests

+ Ensure excellent product is ready for our guests by inspecting our store products for proper rotation, cleaning, sanitation procedures, completing reports as necessary

+ Create a hospitable shopping experience by merchandising and stocking our products and specialty items throughout the day, while also making sure nearby guests are assisted

+ Follow all The Fresh Market standards, policies and protocols

+ Present self in a professional manner, including adhering to uniform standards

+ Clean guest bathrooms by washing, rinsing, sanitizing all equipment, and washing floors

+ Gather shopping carts from parking lot and assist in general housekeeping duties throughout the store

At a minimum, what you'll need

+ A passion for providing extraordinary service

+ At least 16 years of age

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience in the retail, restaurant, or hospitality industries

+ High School Diploma or equivalent

Physical and Work Conditions:

+ Repetitive hand/arm movements, grasping, bending, reaching, ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds by oneself, exposure to extreme temperatures

+ Ability to use tools equipment: knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, pallet jacks, and other equipment (unless under the age of 18)

+ Required to spend long periods of time on feet and stand or walk without a break (for up to 4 hours or as required by law)

+ Required to wear approved hat, hair net, and/or beard guard, and personal protective equipment

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: Consistent with applicable laws, TFM will make reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and team members, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to TFM. This guiding principle applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring and job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, national origin, genetic information, uniformed service, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.

The statements in this job description are provided to describe the general nature and level of work expected in this role. While these statements include the essential functions of the job, they are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. As we work as a team, there may be times team members are needed to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities based on business needs.


External Company Name: The Fresh Market Inc

External Company URL: www.thefreshmarket.com

Street: 1125 Woodstock Road, Suite 400
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Updated March 14, 2024

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