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Retail Sales Associate Jobs in Pendleton, OR (NOW HIRING)

Albertsons

Retail Sales and Store Support

Milton Freewater, OR · On-site

$15.50 - $17.75/hr

Our sales and store support teams, also known as clerks in the grocery world, play an important ... Helping customers and fellow associates gives you energy. * Smiling and making others smile is your ...

Albertsons

Retail Sales and Store Support

Milton Freewater, OR · On-site

$15.50 - $17.75/hr

Our sales and store support teams, also known as clerks in the grocery world, play an important ... Helping customers and fellow associates gives you energy. * Smiling and making others smile is your ...

Albertsons

Retail Sales and Store Support

Hermiston, OR · On-site

$15.50 - $18/hr

Our sales and store support teams, also known as clerks in the grocery world, play an important ... Helping customers and fellow associates gives you energy. * Smiling and making others smile is your ...

Albertsons

Retail Sales and Store Support

Hermiston, OR · On-site

$15.50 - $18/hr

Our sales and store support teams, also known as clerks in the grocery world, play an important ... Helping customers and fellow associates gives you energy. * Smiling and making others smile is your ...

Albertsons

Retail Sales and Store Support

Pendleton, OR · On-site

$15.25 - $17.50/hr

Our sales and store support teams, also known as clerks in the grocery world, play an important ... Helping customers and fellow associates gives you energy. * Smiling and making others smile is your ...

Albertsons

Retail Sales and Store Support

Pendleton, OR · On-site

$15.25 - $17.50/hr

Our sales and store support teams, also known as clerks in the grocery world, play an important ... Helping customers and fellow associates gives you energy. * Smiling and making others smile is your ...

Ross Stores, Inc

Retail Associate

Hermiston, OR · On-site

$15.75 - $18.25/hr

The Retail Associate is responsible for ensuring our Customers have a positive shopping experience ... Maintains a high level of awareness on the sales floor to create a safe and secure shopping ...

Ross Stores

Retail Associate

Hermiston, OR · On-site

$15.75 - $18.25/hr

The Retail Associate is responsible for ensuring our Customers have a positive shopping experience ... Maintains a high level of awareness on the sales floor to create a safe and secure shopping ...

Five Below

Sales Associate-2033 Pendleton

Pendleton, OR · On-site

$14.25 - $19.25/hr

If you want to be at the heart of Five Below's energy, our part-time Sales Associates are right in the center of the action. We're looking for candidates with a passion for delivering outstanding ...

Ross Stores

Retail Associate

Hermiston, OR

$15.75 - $18.25/hr

The Retail Associate is responsible for ensuring our Customers have a positive shopping experience ... Maintains a high level of awareness on the sales floor to create a safe and secure shopping ...

Ross Stores

Retail Associate

Hermiston, OR · On-site

$15.75 - $18.25/hr

The Retail Associate is responsible for ensuring our Customers have a positive shopping experience ... Maintains a high level of awareness on the sales floor to create a safe and secure shopping ...

Five Below

Sales Associate-2033 Pendleton

Pendleton, OR · On-site

$14.25 - $19.25/hr

If you want to be at the heart of Five Below's energy, our part-time Sales Associates are right in the center of the action. We're looking for candidates with a passion for delivering outstanding ...

Ross Stores

Retail Associate

Hermiston, OR · On-site

$15.75 - $18.25/hr

The Retail Associate is responsible for ensuring our Customers have a positive shopping experience ... Maintains a high level of awareness on the sales floor to create a safe and secure shopping ...

Albertsons

Retail Sales and Store Support

Hermiston, OR · On-site

$15.50 - $18/hr

Our sales and store support teams, also known as clerks in the grocery world, play an important ... Helping customers and fellow associates gives you energy. * Smiling and making others smile is your ...

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How much do retail sales associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for retail sales associate in Pendleton, OR is $15.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.62 and $16.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a retail sales associate?

Retail Sales Associates are employees who assist customers in retail stores by helping them find products, answering questions, and processing sales transactions. They are responsible for maintaining store cleanliness, restocking shelves, and ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers. Retail Sales Associates also handle returns, resolve customer concerns, and may assist with inventory management. Their role is essential to the smooth operation of retail businesses and delivering excellent customer service.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a retail sales associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Retail Sales Associate, you need basic math skills, product knowledge, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and barcode scanners is often required. Exceptional communication, customer service, and teamwork abilities help you excel in engaging with customers and supporting colleagues. These skills are essential for delivering a positive shopping experience, driving sales, and maintaining efficient store operations.

How does a retail sales associate typically collaborate with other team members to achieve sales goals?

Retail Sales Associates work closely with their teammates to ensure a smooth customer experience and to meet store sales targets. This often includes sharing product knowledge, updating each other on inventory, and assisting with merchandising tasks. Associates frequently communicate with supervisors and other departments, such as inventory or customer service, to address customer needs promptly. Teamwork is essential for handling busy periods and creating a positive, supportive environment for both staff and shoppers.

What is the difference between Retail Sales Associate vs Cashier?

AspectRetail Sales AssociateCashier
Primary RoleAssist customers, promote products, and drive salesHandle transactions and process payments
Required SkillsCustomer service, product knowledge, communicationAccuracy, basic math, cash handling
Work EnvironmentSales floor, customer interactionCheckout counters, point-of-sale systems
Common CertificationsNone typically requiredCash handling or POS training often preferred

While both roles are customer-facing in retail, a Retail Sales Associate focuses on engaging customers and increasing sales, whereas a Cashier primarily handles transactions. Understanding these differences helps job seekers target the right position based on their skills and interests.

Is retail sales associate a stressful job?

Retail sales associates often work in fast-paced environments that require strong customer service skills and multitasking. The job can be stressful during busy periods or when handling difficult customers, but workload and stress levels vary depending on the store and management. Good organization and communication skills help manage the stress associated with the role.
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Infographic showing various Retail Sales Associate job openings in Pendleton, OR as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 73% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 76% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 23% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,050 per year, or $15.9 per hour.

Part-Time Sales Associate - Famous Footwear

Caleres

Hermiston, OR • On-site

$15.50 - $18/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Caleres rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

If you're looking for that next step in your career, make it famous! To us, famous isn't about standing out in the crowd. It's about feeling good where you stand right now. Famous Footwear is your place for athletic, fashion and casual shoes for the whole family from hundreds of name brands.
As a Famous Footwear Sales Associate, you are passionate about providing the best shoe store experience for every customer. You do this by creating a welcoming environment and in-store culture where customers say, "I'll take it" and are loyal to your store, our brands, and our company. You are a team player, celebrating individual and team successes. You are committed to staying informed about trends and sharing that knowledge with customers, ultimately building engaging customer experiences. Most importantly, you LOVE shoes and regardless of your style, you help every person who enters the store experience a little bit of that Famous Feeling.
What You'll be Doing
  • Ace Retail Operations: You'll ensure daily store tasks (pricing, shipment processing, fulfillment and inventory) are dialed in, keeping the store running like a tightly laced sneaker. Utilizing our company standards as a framework for success, you'll deliver on our goal of keeping the store clean, organized, and all our famous styles easily shoppable.
  • Be a Famous Culture Influencer: Champion our Famous culture with pride by embodying the behaviors that power our Customer Connection. You'll provide stellar customer engagement, leaving customers wowed with consistently top-notch experiences powered by your attentiveness and determination to deliver them the styles and brands they crave.
  • Elevate to Your Goal-Crushing Era: You'll bring your best to each day; take accountability for your effort and its impact on Famous Footwear's overall performance. You'll review store performance and drive sales with purpose and urgency to achieve goals. Every shoe sale counts! As a 'goal-getter', you deliver clear, concise and timely communications to the entire store team and employ active listening to ensure understanding among teammates.
  • Act with Integrity: Your high standards will keep you sticking to company policies and procedures. Always acting with integrity, you'll be open to and seek feedback to improve your skillset and further your professional development!
  • Bring the Positive Vibes: Embrace diversity and inclusivity as our team superpower, upholding a work environment where every associate feels included and respected. Maintain a positive and proactive mindset, even in the face of challenges, you're the type of person to uplift and support others. To help others be their best, you'll help your teammates be their best selves by assisting with training and development when needed.
  • Be a Shoe-off: You are shoe-obsessed (no judgment.) When a customer enters the store, you're a shoe sleuth on the hunt for the perfect styles to suit their needs. It brightens your day to make shoe recommendations and ensure our customers leave the store with the perfect fit...and that Famous Feeling.

Essential Functions: Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to ensure the needs of the business are met. Overtime hours may be required to meet business needs.
Perks You'll Enjoy!
  • Our Shoe Discounts. No matter your style, we've got your perfect fit covered with a 30% Associate Discount across Caleres's retail stores - Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds.
  • Relaxed Dress Code & Small Team Environment. You will be a valued member in a supportive and hands-on setting. Our relaxed dress code policy lets you showcase your authentic self while you work.
  • Daily Access to Pay. Love an early pay day? Get paid as you earn (without the fees) with Dayforce Wallet.
  • Ease of Transferring Locations. We have over 850 store locations you can easily transfer within.
  • Career Development and Learning Opportunities. We provide education assistance of up to $7500 per year for full-time associates and provide opportunities for associates who want to grow their careers at our corporate offices.
  • Employee Assistance Programs. Receive 24/7 access to a comprehensive suite of individual support options, including emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources and more, via online & phone.
  • Benefit Offerings: PTO, Health, and Retirement for eligible full-time associates. To learn more details about our Total Rewards program, visit www.yourcaleres.com.

Preferred Qualifications & Education
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Able to build constructive and effective relationships within store
  • Demonstrates an ability to communicate positively with store associates at all levels
  • Must exercise independent judgment and discretion partnering with Store Sales Manager as needed
  • Strong working knowledge of general retail practices and procedures
  • Ability to work effectively within a team
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holidays, nights, weekends and extended hours

Physical Requirements and/or Environment
  • Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs. from floor level to above shoulder height utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques;
  • Ability to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting;
  • Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time.

Famous Footwear is part of Caleres Inc., a diverse portfolio of 15 global footwear brands including Sam Edelman, Naturalizer, Vionic, Dr. Scholl's, Allen Edmonds, and many more. Caleres' legacy includes more than 140-years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit and business savvy, with a mission to continue to inspire people to feel great...feet first.
Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.
Caleres and Famous Footwear are invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.
Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Please beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Caleres, contacts will use @caleres.com email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Caleres employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement found here: https://www.caleres.com/careers/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud

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The name Caleres comes from the Latin word calēre meaning to glow with passion or intensity. It’s that passion that helped our founder, George Warren Brown, forever change the way the world felt about fit. Before our company was born, shoemakers typically made the same shoe for both the right and left foot and it was difficult to distinguish shoes made for men and women. As a global footwear company, home to a diverse portfolio of loved and admired brands, Caleres has been ferocious about fit since 1878. The Caleres story is most simply defined by the company's mission: Inspire people to feel great...feet first. This includes creating sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We offer retailers and consumers a carefully cultivated portfolio of leading brands. Outfitted in our brands, customers can step confidently into every aspect of their life.

Industry

Retail

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Saint Louis, MO, US

Year founded

1878

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