Retail Store Specialist (Customer Service/Merchandising) - Part Time
Compensation for this opportunity is based on candidate experience and position. Join our team! All associates receive a 30% discount! The pay range for this position is $16.75 - $17.75 / hour and is based on experience.
Your Everyday Perks & Protection:
- 30% Associate Discount: Enjoy exclusive savings on our amazing products!
- Wellbeing Time & Care.com Access: We support your personal well-being and provide resources for your family's care needs.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge and relax with Sick Time Pay, Vacation, and Holiday Pay – because your time off is just as important as your time on!
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Rest easy with Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage, ensuring you and your loved ones are protected.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Take control of your healthcare and dependent care costs with pre-tax savings.
- Accolade Care: Personalized healthcare support and navigation to help you make the most of your benefits.
- Building Your Future & Beyond: Eligible for Referral Bonus: Help us find top talent and get rewarded for it! Profit Sharing Bonus: Share in our success and see the direct impact of your hard work. 401K: Secure your financial future with our retirement savings plan. OSJL Vacations & Various Discounts at Partner Companies: Unlock incredible travel opportunities and savings on a wide range of goods and services!
Company Overview: Ocean State Job Lot ("OSJL" and "Company") is a leading $850+ million general merchandise retailer operating over 150 stores in the Northeast and a $75+ million shopping center business with OSJL as the anchor tenant in over 50% of its centers. At OSJL, we are committed to providing exceptional value to our customers while championing positive change in our communities and inspiring a more responsible model for retail.
Job Description: The Store Specialist role at OSJL plays a key role in creating a positive and engaging customer experience. This role handles customer service, processes complex point-of-sale transactions, and ensures the smooth operation and merchandising of assigned areas – all while adhering to Company policies and merchandising guidelines. The role also provides oversight of assigned associates and activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build lasting relationships by providing exceptional customer service through the T.R.E.A.T. model, fostering a welcoming environment.
- Assist customers with inquiries, locate items, complete purchases, handle transactions accurately, and perform advanced point-of-sale functions.
- Promote Company-wide customer initiatives (donations, loyalty programs, promotions).
- Maintain visually appealing displays, restock assigned areas, and merchandise new items according to Company guidelines.
- Train and coordinate assigned associates, manage breaks according to policy and regulations.
- Communicate issues and improvement opportunities to store leadership.
- Maintain a safe and organized environment for customers and associates through proactive maintenance and cleaning. Handle daily damages and returns according to established procedures.
Qualifications:
- Prior retail merchandising, customer service and/or cashier experience in other retail environments is preferred.
- Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and good verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Full-time associates in this role must have availability to work as needed by the business including nights and weekends.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
Work Environment:
- Work primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
- This position requires extended periods of moving, remaining stationary, ascending, descending, and/or positioning oneself to complete various tasks throughout the shift.
- Responsible for physical activities including using hand tools, ascending or descending a ladder, moving, reaching, and lifting on a frequent basis: should be able to lift 35 lbs on a regular basis.
- Overnight and weekend assignments may be required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.