How to hire a sales associate and cashier

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

Here's a step-by-step sales associate and cashier 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 associate and cashier job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new sales associate and cashier
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The sales associate and cashier 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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   Hiring the perfect sales associate and cashier also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of sales associate and cashiers.

   Type of Sales Associate And Cashier	Description	Hourly rate
   Sales Associate And Cashier	Cashiers process payments from customers purchasing goods and services.	$9-16
   Retail Cashier	A retail cashier is an employee who scans products and processes cash payments between the retail store and its customers. Retail cashiers must provide excellent customer service that can include greeting customers, directing customer inquiries to the appropriate party, and informing customers about the services available... Show more	$11-16
   Seasonal Cashier	A seasonal cashier is an employee hired for a predetermined time in the retail industry. Seasonal cashiers utilize basic mathematics and computation... Show more	$11-17

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Basic Math
   • Sales Floor
   • Stock Shelves
   • Sales Associates
   • POS
   • Mathematics
   • Customer Complaints
   • Front End
   • Cash Drawers
   • Credit Card Payments
   • Stock Room
   • Sales Transactions
   • Loss Prevention

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage jewelry stock and inventory balances accurately.
   • Provide customer service, cash handling, cleaning, floor-sets, opening and closing procedures, and operate a POS system.
   • Scan customers groceries swiftly, handle cash transactions accurately provide friendly customer service daily.
   • Process all POS transactions including cash, credit cards, and gift cards and balance registers at close of business.
   • Commend for exceeding food safety guidelines and ensuring the highest quality product through meticulous store cleanliness.
   • Strengthen the Walmart brand by interacting positively and professionally with a highly diverse customer base.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your sales associate and cashier job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A sales associate and cashier salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, sales associate and cashiers' average salary in mississippi is 45% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level sales associate and cashiers earn 46% less than senior-level sales associate and cashiers.
   • Certifications. A sales associate and cashier with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a sales associate and cashier's salary.

   Average sales associate and cashier salary

   $12.57hourly

   $26,139 yearly

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   Entry-level sales associate and cashier salary

   $19,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average sales associate and cashier salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Connecticut	$30,084	$14
   2	Wisconsin	$28,461	$14
   3	Michigan	$27,335	$13
   4	Delaware	$25,924	$12
   5	Arkansas	$25,246	$12
   6	Indiana	$24,394	$12
   7	New Mexico	$24,144	$12
   8	Texas	$23,846	$11
   9	Virginia	$23,819	$11
   10	Tennessee	$23,699	$11
   11	Florida	$23,676	$11
   12	Georgia	$22,744	$11
   13	North Carolina	$22,347	$11
   14	South Carolina	$22,038	$11

   Average sales associate and cashier salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Room & Board	$33,290	$16.00	3
   2	Chevron	$31,985	$15.38
   3	Hudson Group	$31,599	$15.19	1
   4	Hannaford Supermarkets	$31,407	$15.10	307
   5	Cypress	$30,744	$14.78	2
   6	Shell Trading	$30,473	$14.65
   7	Office Depot	$30,073	$14.46	360
   8	The TJX Companies	$29,757	$14.31	3,260
   9	energyby5	$28,269	$13.59	13
   10	Michaels Stores	$27,800	$13.37	144
   11	Ascena Retail Group	$27,580	$13.26
   12	A/Z Corporation	$27,000	$12.98
   13	Best Buy	$26,874	$12.92	401
   14	Lone Star Analysis	$26,530	$12.75
   15	Sapp Bros.	$26,506	$12.74	19
   16	United States Marine Corps	$26,139	$12.57
   17	Retail	$26,102	$12.55
   18	Habitat for Humanity	$25,820	$12.41	8
   19	7-Eleven	$25,378	$12.20	11
   20	LKQ	$25,295	$12.16	16

4. Writing a sales associate and cashier job description

   A sales associate and cashier job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a sales associate and cashier job description:

   Sales associate and cashier job description example

   E-Z MART
   
   DON'T MISS OUT ON A $500 HIRING BONUS!
   
   APPLY NOW!
   
   E-Z Mart is now hiring Sales Associates/Cashiers who are outgoing, energetic and will provide excellent customer service.
   
   Third Shift Sales Associates earn an extra $.50 per hour from 12am to 5am.
   
   Apply On-line Today!
   
   We offer our Sales Associates/Cashiers: Weekly Pay Medical Dental Vision 401k Savings Plan Holiday Pay PTO Paid Training 3rd Shift Differential - $.50 extra from 12am - 5am Free Fountain Drinks during working shifts PayActiv Growth Potential * Sign on Bonus Applies to new employees only. It is not applicable to any employees who have worked previously at any GPM Brand/location.
   
   Responsibilities Greets customers in a friendly manner as they enter the store. Provides fast and efficient service. Thanks the customer. Rings customer sales using an electronic cash register. Receives money, gives correct change. Refunds cash for returned merchandise and/or exchanges merchandise. Assist with shift change by counting money in cash drawer at the beginning and end of a shift. Uses special equipment to process specialty products, such as money orders, credit card purchases, checks and lottery sales and redemption's. Check identification for restricted sales. Checks and replenishes stock on food service supplies such as cups, lids condiments, napkins, straws, and stirrers. Cleans and sanitizes all equipment used for service or stocking food service products using the three sink method. Cleans all areas, using proper cleaning procedures and materials, including (but not limited to) counter tops, microwaves, shelves, floors, windows, cooler doors, food service equipment, restrooms, and parking lots. Cleans and empties trash containers. Stock shelves and cooler, rotates and front faces stock. Removes all damages and out of code merchandise from the shelves. Price merchandise according to the price book. Check in vendor deliveries as needed using company guidelines. Complete bad merchandise form. Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned to accommodate store operational needs. Qualifications 18 years of age or older for MI,NC,SC,TX,AZ, and CO/ 21 years of age for all other states Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication) Ability to lift 10 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and will be subject to a criminal history background check RequiredPreferredJob Industries Retail

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5. Post your job

   To find sales associate and cashiers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any sales associate and cashiers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level sales associate and cashiers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your sales associate and cashier job on Zippia to find and attract quality sales associate and cashier candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as salesjobs, salesheads, allretailjobs.com, sales trax.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit sales associate and cashiers, 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to 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 associate and cashier

   Once you've selected the best sales associate and cashier candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is 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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