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Retail Sales Associate – Full-Time or Part-Time

Upper Limits Midwest, Inc.
Springfield, IL Full Time|Part Time
POSTED ON 7/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/16/2026

Retail Sales Associate – Full-Time or Part-Time

Upper Limits is a locally owned smoke shop and glass studio that has served Springfield for more than a decade. We’re looking for a dependable, outgoing Retail Sales Associate who enjoys helping customers and wants to become part of a knowledgeable, close-knit team.

This is a hands-on retail position in a fast-paced environment. You’ll help customers find the right products, operate the register, restock merchandise, maintain an organized sales floor, and learn about our wide selection of products. Experience with smoke shop, vape, or cannabis-accessory products is helpful, but we provide product training.

What We Offer

  • Full-time and part-time opportunities
  • Flexible scheduling with four-hour and eight-hour shifts
  • Unmatched employee discount
  • Starting pay 16.00
  • Comprehensive product and sales training
  • Opportunities for increased responsibility and advancement
  • A fun, creative work environment with unique products
  • The opportunity to work for an established, locally owned Springfield business
  • Opportunities to learn and grow

What You’ll Do

  • Welcome customers and provide friendly, knowledgeable assistance
  • Learn our products and make thoughtful recommendations based on customer needs
  • Accurately operate the register and process cash and card transactions
  • Restock shelves and assist with receiving and organizing inventory
  • Keep displays, counters, and the sales floor clean and inviting
  • Verify customer age and follow all store policies and applicable regulations
  • Help prevent inventory errors by paying close attention to product selections and transactions
  • Assist with other store responsibilities as needed

What We’re Looking For

  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • Previous retail or customer-service experience required
  • Reliable, punctual, and responsible
  • Friendly and comfortable starting conversations with customers
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Able to learn quickly and retain detailed product information
  • Comfortable multitasking during busy periods
  • Self-motivated and willing to take initiative
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Smoke shop, vape, or cannabis-accessory product knowledge is preferred but not required

Scheduling

Applicants must have some availability to work evenings and weekends. Night-shift availability is especially helpful. Both four-hour and eight-hour shifts are available at different times throughout the day.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief note telling us why you’re interested in joining Upper Limits. We’d especially like to know about your retail or customer-service experience and your general availability.

Work location: In person at our Springfield, Illinois store

Upper Limits is an equal opportunity employer. We value a welcoming workplace and consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule

Shift:

  • Evening shift
  • Morning shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16

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