Seasonal Sales Associate

🇺🇸In-Person - Cherry Hill, NJ$28K–$36K/yri4h ago

K-12 Sales Retail Sales Customer Service Sales Operations Inventory Management Point Of Sale

Role Snapshot

A seasonal sales associate position at Lakeshore Learning Materials during the back-to-school rush, focused on delivering exceptional customer service and driving store performance in a fast-paced retail environment.

Key Responsibilities: Provide expert customer service and product recommendations, process transactions accurately, maintain store cleanliness and inventory, assist with merchandising and displays, and help onboard new team members while fostering customer loyalty.

Skills & Tools: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, product knowledge proficiency, ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments, customer service excellence, and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent preferred; prior retail or customer service experience is beneficial but not explicitly required. Must be available for seasonal work during peak back-to-school period.

Location: In-Person - Cherry Hill, NJ

Compensation: $28K–$36K/yr (estimated)

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Job Description

Are you ready to dive into the thrill of our busiest season? We’re gearing up to help our communities get back to school, and we need committed, energetic, enthusiastic team members to make it happen! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love the buzz of a challenge, we want you on our team!

As part of our retail team, you get to be the heartbeat of the company and provide our customers with an unforgettable experience—all in a fast-paced, fast-changing environment that allows you to showcase your people skills and develop operational expertise.

Providing great customer service isn’t just a goal—it’s the essence of who we are. Each customer knows that walking through our doors means experiencing unbeatable service with an amazing depth of product knowledge every time they visit.

A day on the job looks like this:

Contribute to achieving store and team goals while fostering customer loyalty
Ensure every customer feels welcome and valued from the moment they enter the store
Stay updated on product features and benefits to provide informed recommendations to customers
Handle customer concerns with empathy and efficiency, escalating complex issues to management when necessary
Maintain overall store cleanliness, ensuring all areas, including the sales floor, stockroom and common areas are tidy and presentable
Ensure shelves are well-stocked and inventory is accurately tracked
Process transactions accurately and efficiently
Assist with merchandising and store displays
Participate in training programs and staff meetings
Help onboard new employees by sharing knowledge and offering support
Seek feedback to improve and grow within your role and beyond