Retail Store Specialist (customer Service/merchandising) - part Time

Store Specialist

Ocean State Job Lot ("OSJL" and "Company") is a leading $850+ million general merchandise retailer operating over 150 stores in the Northeast and a $75+ million shopping center business with OSJL as the anchor tenant in over 50% of its centers. At OSJL, we are committed to providing exceptional value to our customers while championing positive change in our communities and inspiring a more responsible model for retail.

The Store Specialist role at OSJL plays a key role in creating a positive and engaging customer experience. This role handles customer service, processes complex point-of-sale transactions, and ensures the smooth operation and merchandising of assigned areas – all while adhering to Company policies and merchandising guidelines. The role also provides oversight of assigned associates and activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building lasting relationships by providing exceptional customer service through the T.R.E.A.T. model, fostering a welcoming environment.
• Assisting customers with inquiries, locating items, completing purchases, handling transactions accurately, and performing advanced point-of-sale functions.
• Promoting company-wide customer initiatives (donations, loyalty programs, promotions).
• Maintaining visually appealing displays, restocking assigned areas, and merchandising new items according to company guidelines.
• Training and coordinating assigned associates, managing breaks according to policy and regulations.
• Communicating issues and improvement opportunities to store leadership.
• Maintaining a safe and organized environment for customers and associates through proactive maintenance and cleaning.
• Handling daily damages and returns according to established procedures.

Qualifications include:

• Prior retail merchandising, customer service and/or cashier experience in other retail environments is preferred.
• Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and good verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Full-time associates in this role must have availability to work as needed by the business including nights and weekends.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Work environment includes:

• Work primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. This position requires extended periods of moving, remaining stationary, ascending, descending, and/or positioning oneself to complete various tasks throughout the shift.
• Responsible for physical activities including using hand tools, ascending or descending a ladder, moving, reaching, and lifting on a frequent basis: should be able to lift 35 lbs on a regular basis.
• Overnight and weekend assignments may be required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Management has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.