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Retail Sales Associate / Store Associate – Home Improvement Store

Overstock Home Outlet
Orange, NJ Part Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/31/2027

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Retail Sales Associate to join our home improvement store team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of retail experience, strong customer service skills, and the ability to assist with store operations, inventory handling, and shipping activities.

Duties

  • Engage with customers to understand their renovation needs and recommend suitable products such as lighting, fixtures, and building materials.
  • Demonstrate product features through demos and explain technical details clearly, including lighting design and layout options.
  • Assist customers with inside sales, upselling high-end products, and negotiating solutions that meet their budgets and project goals.
  • Manage stock levels by stocking shelves, organizing displays, and merchandising products effectively to attract customer attention.
  • Operate the POS (Point of Sale) system for cash handling, processing transactions accurately while maintaining excellent customer service.
  • Support store marketing efforts by promoting special offers, new product launches, and seasonal promotions.
  • Collaborate with team members on store organization, inventory management, and ensuring a clean, safe shopping environment.

Skills

  • Proven experience in retail sales with a focus on home improvement or related industries such as construction or remodeling.
  • Strong communication skills in English; multilingual abilities are a plus for serving diverse customer bases.
  • Ability to perform basic math calculations for retail math accuracy and pricing strategies.
  • Skilled in negotiation, upselling techniques, and account management to maximize sales opportunities.
  • Familiarity with POS systems, cash handling procedures, and merchandising best practices.
  • Excellent organizational skills for stocking shelves, managing inventory levels, and maintaining store displays. Embark on a rewarding career where your enthusiasm for home improvement meets exceptional customer service! We’re committed to supporting your growth with ongoing training in sales techniques, product knowledge, and industry trends—making every day an opportunity to learn and succeed.
  • Responsibilities:
  • Greet customers and provide excellent customer service.
  • Assist customers in finding products and making purchasing decisions.
  • Process sales transactions and maintain product displays.
  • Load and unload delivery trucks.
  • Prepare and send customer shipments.
  • Organize and stock inventory throughout the store.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
  • Assist with general store operations as needed.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 years of retail store experience.
  • Previous sales experience preferred.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to lift and move heavy items using hand trucks and carts.
  • Ability to safely transport loads up to 300 lbs with proper equipment.
  • Dependable, punctual, and motivated to help customers.
  • Assist customers in finding products and making purchasing decisions.
  • Process sales transactions and maintain product displays.
  • Load and unload delivery trucks.
  • Prepare and send customer shipments.
  • Organize and stock inventory throughout the store.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
  • Assist with general store operations as needed.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Paid time off
  • Paid training

Application Question(s):

  • willing to work physical work?

Experience:

  • Retail sales: 2 years (Required)
  • home improvement store: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25

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