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Parttime Retail Associate Jobs in Gainesville, GA

Office Depot

Retail Part Time Store Associate

Cumming, GA

$13.75 - $15.75/hr

As a Part Time Retail Store Associate at Office Depot, your part-time role is vital to our continued success in today's retail landscape. You'll engage with customers in a friendly and knowledgeable ...

Office Depot

Retail Part Time Store Associate

Cumming, GA · On-site

$10.93/hr

As a Part Time Retail Store Associate at Office Depot, your part-time role is vital to our continued success in today's retail landscape. You'll engage with customers in a friendly and knowledgeable ...

Office Depot

Retail Part Time Store Associate

Cumming, GA · On-site

$10.13/hr

As a Part Time Retail Store Associate at Office Depot, your part-time role is vital to our continued success in today's retail landscape. You'll engage with customers in a friendly and knowledgeable ...

Office Depot

Retail Part Time Store Associate

Cumming, GA

$13.75 - $15.75/hr

As a Part Time Retail Store Associate at Office Depot, your part-time role is vital to our continued success in today's retail landscape. You'll engage with customers in a friendly and knowledgeable ...

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How much do parttime retail associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for parttime retail associate in Gainesville, GA is $14.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.65 and $15.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a parttime retail associate?

Part-time retail associates are employees who work in retail stores for fewer hours than full-time staff, typically less than 35 hours per week. Their primary responsibilities include assisting customers, restocking shelves, operating cash registers, and maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the store. Part-time roles offer flexible scheduling, making them ideal for students or individuals seeking supplemental income. These positions often require strong communication skills, basic math abilities, and a customer-focused attitude.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a parttime retail associate?

To thrive as a Parttime Retail Associate, you need strong customer service skills, basic math abilities, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management tools, and cash handling procedures is typically required. Outstanding communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities help you excel in fast-paced retail environments. These skills ensure efficient transactions, positive customer experiences, and smooth store operations.

What are some common challenges faced by parttime retail associates and how can they be managed?

Part-time retail associates often encounter challenges such as managing fluctuating work schedules, adapting quickly during busy periods, and handling diverse customer needs. To manage these challenges, it helps to communicate availability clearly with supervisors, stay organized, and develop strong customer service skills. Building good relationships with team members and seeking feedback can also improve the work experience and help with professional growth in retail.

What is the difference between Parttime Retail Associate vs Parttime Cashier?

AspectParttime Retail AssociateParttime Cashier
ResponsibilitiesAssisting customers, stocking shelves, maintaining store displaysProcessing transactions, handling payments, providing customer service at checkout
Required SkillsCustomer service, communication, basic product knowledgeCash handling, accuracy, customer service
Work EnvironmentSales floor, store aisles, customer interactionCheckout counters, point-of-sale systems
CredentialsHigh school diploma often preferred, no specific certificationHigh school diploma often preferred, no specific certification

Both roles are common in retail and share similar credentials and work environments. The main difference is that a Parttime Retail Associate has broader responsibilities across the store, while a Parttime Cashier focuses primarily on processing transactions at the checkout. Understanding these distinctions can help job seekers find the role that best matches their skills and interests.

What are the most commonly searched types of Parttime Retail jobs in Gainesville, GA?

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Part-Time Retail Specialist

Buford, GA • On-site

Empire Marketing Strategies, Inc
Food Services and Drinking Places • 501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about Empire Marketing Strategies, Incexternal

$16 - $17/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Part-time
Description
About Us: Empire Marketing Strategies has been a leader in delivering exceptional in-store execution for over 40 years, enhancing the customer experience in grocery retail. Operating in all 18 Kroger divisions across the U.S., we partner with some of the world's top brands to optimize their presence in over 2,500 store locations. Our team thrives on tackling diverse challenges in the fast-paced retail industry. We value dedication, talent, and a passion for excellence.
Why Join Us?
  • Flexible, M-F Work Schedule, 9 Holidays off
  • Earn a competitive salary plus 80% employer-covered benefits
  • Full-Time Associates: Eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability coverage, a retirement program, mental health support, paid time off, and 9 paid holidays annually.
  • Part-Time Associates: Eligible for our retirement program and access to mental health support resources
  • A dynamic work environment where you'll make a real impact.

Job Summary:
Empire supports Meat/Seafood, Deli/Bakery, Produce, and Grocery suppliers in the Kroger stores which includes calling on all the stores in assigned territory within the established call frequency. The Retail Specialist will sell and ensure best in class in store merchandising to include building displays, packing out product, and replenishing permanent secondary displays and maintain salability of all authorized items.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
  • Shelf Maintenance
  • Product Analysis & Reporting
  • Promotional Display Maintenance
  • Customer Support and Training
  • Other Administrative Duties
  • Physical Requirements

Core Functions:
  • Shelf Maintenance
  • Rotate product as required by manufacturer for perishable merchandise and for merchandise requiring freshness checks.
  • Conduct regular checks of store shelf tags to ensure continued distribution and assist with reordering of product.
  • Ensure that all retail objectives and shelf standards are met and maintained in assigned territory.
  • Keep sections set to customer's schematic or stocking plan as is required or beneficial to manufacturer or clients.
  • Maintain 100% distribution of all manufacturer-client products approved by the Kroger family of companies or Planogram (POG) team.
  • Sell and service all principal accounts represented by Empire to ensure all the authorized items are on shelf and priced and tagged properly.
  • Product Analysis & Reporting
  • Maintain and update all territorial records.
  • Carefully review all sales reports to maintain awareness of progress toward assigned goals.
  • Maintain competitive awareness and promptly report all information through proper channels.
  • Report completely and on time using forms supplied and with the frequency requested.
  • Utilization of reporting tools such as PowerBI or Go Spot Check to report on specific goals and targets.
  • Promotional Display Maintenance
  • Set up displays of manufacturer or client brands while working within the guidelines of customer regulations and manufacturer/client display objectives.
  • Coordinate activities and cooperate with Operations regarding the execution of promotional programs, including reporting and future order requirements.
  • Execute point-of-sale material and Instant Redeemable Coupons to stores as required by the manufacturer or client and approved by the retailer.
  • Customer Support and Training
  • Establish and maintain rapport with all store personnel in assigned territories.
  • Perform training demonstrations for customer employees regarding proper preparation and/or display of product.
  • Other Administrative Duties
  • Timely communication requirements including email and telephone.
  • Maintain territory files and company owned office equipment.
  • Attend and participate in all scheduled company meetings.
  • Exercise expense control within guidelines.
  • Other duties as required.

Requirements
Education and Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Current Driver's License and clean Motor Vehicle Report required.
  • 1-2 years of CPG/grocery/retail industry related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle and travel regularly between work sites.
  • Additional travel as needed, which may include overnight stays.
  • Prolonged periods of standing - 80% of the time.
  • Ability to change positions between sitting, squatting, standing and kneeling on a regular basis.
  • Regular lifting and moving up to 25-35 pounds from one location to another, sometimes several feet away from each other.
  • Occasional lifting and moving up to 40-60 pounds from one location to another, sometimes several feet away from each other.
  • Regular use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to see objects, information on computer screens, and/or view written information, from distances of 20-40 feet.

Tools and Equipment:
  • Regular operation of a personal motor vehicle to and from work sites.
  • Regular operation of manual pallet jacks and hand trucks on work sites.
  • MS Excel

Work Environment:
  • Duties are typically performed in a retail grocery store setting, which could include refrigerated or freezer environments.
  • Also required to be in outside facilities, including but not limited to, customer warehouses, kitchens, and manufacturer-client facilities, all of which require more safety precautions than a normal office environment.
  • Noise levels - typically moderate.

Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Ability to write clear and concise correspondence.
  • Ability to accurately exchange information.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Ability to be able to operate autonomously, with strong personal drive for results.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one on one or group situations.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple to sometimes complex instructions, correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Salary Description
$16 to $17 per hour

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