How to hire a sales and receiving associate

How to hire a sales and receiving associate, step by step

Here's a step-by-step sales and receiving associate hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a sales and receiving associate job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new sales and receiving associate
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The sales and receiving associate hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a sales and receiving associate to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a sales and receiving associate that fits the bill.

   This list presents sales and receiving associate salaries for various positions.

   Type of Sales And Receiving Associate	Description	Hourly rate
   Sales And Receiving Associate	Material recording clerks track product information in order to keep businesses and supply chains on schedule. They ensure proper scheduling, recordkeeping, and inventory control.	$12-18
   Receiving Clerk	Usually assigned at a warehouse or retail store, a receiving clerk's primary role is to accept product deliveries upon arrival and sign necessary documents, prioritizing the accuracy of all invoices. It is also the task of a receiving clerk to unload heavy packages, verify its contents, place it in the appropriate storage place, and keep records for inventory... Show more	$12-18

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Sales Floor
   • Electric Pallet Jack
   • Load Trucks
   • Product Knowledge
   • Delivery Truck
   • Stock Room
   • Inventory Control
   • POS
   • Stock Shelves
   • Sales Associates
   • Customer Orders
   • Floor Stock
   • Customer Complaints

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage teal (register), maintain cleanliness and appearance of the outside lawn & garden area.
   • Compare shipping BOL with computer generate purchase order and receiving document for accuracy and reconcile differences.
   • Assist customers with questions and selections regarding Walmart merchandise.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your sales and receiving associate job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A sales and receiving associate can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, sales and receiving associates' average salary in montana is 36% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level sales and receiving associates 34% less than senior-level sales and receiving associates.
   • Certifications. A sales and receiving associate with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a sales and receiving associate's salary.

   Average sales and receiving associate salary

   $14.95hourly

   $31,089 yearly

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   Entry-level sales and receiving associate salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 25, 2025

4. Writing a sales and receiving associate job description

   A good sales and receiving associate job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a sales and receiving associate job description:

   Sales and receiving associate job description example

   If you want an exciting job with one of the largest off-price retail stores in the nation, join the Burlington Stores, Inc. team as a Receiving Associate! Are you looking for a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment? Do you have great organizational skills and work well as part of a team? Would you thrive in a process-driven environment? If you answered yes, then this may be the role for you!
   
   Receiving Associates are critical to making sure our stores remain stocked with the merchandise our customers want! Daily tasks include receiving, ticketing, sorting, and moving merchandise into and throughout the store quickly, efficiently, and accurately. You'll play a major role in successfully managing the flow of merchandise from the stockroom through our stores, which is a critical element in driving positive results for the company.
   Responsibilities:
   
   Receive freight and convey shipments from the shipping/receiving platform to backroom
   Process, ticket, store, move, and display merchandise
   Stock, organize and present new merchandise on the sales floor
   Perform other tasks as assigned by manager from time-to-time
   Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule; including 6am mornings, nights, weekends and holidays as required. Physical requirements may include the ability to lift and move boxes weighing 40 lbs. or more.
   
   If you…
   
   …are excited to deliver great values to customers every day;
   
   …take a sense of pride and ownership in helping drive positive results for a team;
   
   …are committed to treating colleagues and customers with respect;
   
   …believe in the power of diversity and inclusion;
   
   …want to participate in initiatives that positively impact the world around you;
   
   Come join our team. You're going to like it here!
   
   You will enjoy a competitive wage, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Part-time associates, based on hours worked, may be eligible for Burlington's benefits package which includes dental and vision coverage, and including life insurance. Part-time associates may also be eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.
   
   We are a rapidly growing brand, and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our store teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
   
   Location US-TX-Houston

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5. Post your job

   To find the right sales and receiving associate for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with sales and receiving associates they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit sales and receiving associates who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your sales and receiving associate job on Zippia to find and recruit sales and receiving associate candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit sales and receiving associates, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new sales and receiving associate

   Once you've decided on a perfect sales and receiving associate candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new sales and receiving associate. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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