Retail Sales Associate - Part Time
Company: Buchheit Inc
Location: Columbia
Posted on: March 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description DEPARTMENT: Retail Store REPORTS
TO: Store Manager FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt POSITION TYPE: Part-Time
POSITION SUMMARY: Sales associates work closely with customers and
provide them with product knowledge in terms of features,
warranties, special discounts or deals, and any additional
information about the product. They should maintain the visual
appearance of the store by managing store displays and keep up with
trends and competition. Retail sales associates are expected to
create and maintain a long-term relationship with the customers in
order to achieve sales goals and represent the store in a positive
manner. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Greet customers,
determine their needs/wants, and recommend merchandise 2. Advise
customers on utilization and care of merchandise, as needed. 3.
Answer any customer questions or concerns in a prompt and friendly
manner 4. Stock and recover merchandise 5. Keep work area clean and
organized 6. Operate pallet jacks and forklifts, as needed 7.
Ensure proper signage is in place throughout assigned department 8.
General use of computer to check prices and inventories 9. Assist
with inventory preparation 10. Create special orders, as needed 11.
Safety awareness of anything in store that may be hazard to
employees or customers 12. Promptly handle any customer complaints,
questions, or concerns in a professional and friendly manner 13.
Bring in carts from outside 14. Additional duties, as assigned
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Must have a friendly and outgoing
personality 2. Must possess strong work ethic and interpersonal
skills 3. Basic computer skills 4. Must be able to work a flexible
schedule 5. Ability to: - Effectively communicate with customers,
in-person and over the phone - Multi-Task - Maintain a pleasant and
calm disposition under stress - Understand and follow oral and
written instructions - Demonstrate initiative and effective
problem-solving skills within the scope of the position Physical
Requirements: The physical demands described herein are
representative of those that must be met by the employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable
accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with a “legal”
disability to perform the essential functions of this position.
This position is very active and requires standing, walking,
bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing all day. The employee
must frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
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