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Location

Carlisle, PA | United States

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Job description

We currently have an opportunity available for a Retail Store Associate - Key Holder/Management Trainee in our Surplus City store to help us develop and implement our growth strategies. We are looking for a friendly, out-going person to assist customers at our Carlisle, PA store and those applicants who want to gain valuable experience in a retail setting with advancement potential.

Job Summary - The Store Associate (FT) completes tasks that support the Store Manager and overall customer base. These tasks may include carrying out daily procedures like restocking shelves, organizing supply rooms or managing the cash register. Their job is also to provide customer support in all departments. As a Keyholder Trainee , this person will learn the nuts and bolts of the company's functions and support our management team in accomplishing organizational goals.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Greet customers as they enter the location.
• Answer customer questions, respond to customer requests and resolve customer issues.
• Complete accurate and efficient register transactions.
• Perform inventory duties such as unloading, scanning and stocking products onto the shelves.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required skills include but are not limited to:

• Excellent critical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent math and computational ability.
• Extensive knowledge about the store product and services and customer-related policies.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to operate or to quickly learn the store's point-of-sale system.
• Integrity.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• General Knowledge of Fabrics and Crafts is a plus.
• Knowledge of Hardware is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged period of standing and walking throughout the retail space.
• Must be able to bend, reach and lift up to 50 pounds.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous retail experience preferred.
• Successful completion of job training period.

Leadership Skills:
Demonstrate leadership qualities and promote a positive, safe and clean work atmosphere.

Store Hours: Mon - Fri, 9am - 6 pm; Sat, 8am - 5pm; Sunday, 10am - 5pm.

Must be available to work weekends on a rotating basis.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

• Paid time off.
• 401(k).
• 401(k) Employer Match.
• Health Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Store Employee Discount.

Opportunities for career growth and development.

PLEASE APPLY AT: 

• surpluscityinc.com/work-for-us/

About Surplus City:

Surplus City was established in 1976 and has been a reliable, family run supplier of merchandise for over 40 years. Surplus City has several retail stores throughout Pennsylvania and Maryland and deals in surplus items, factory overruns, buyback and closeouts, as well as buying directly from wholesale distributors and factories.

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Salary

$14 - $18 per hour