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Dollar Tree

Customer Service Associate I

Perham, MN · On-site

$14.50 - $20/hr

Keep the store well-stocked, and recover merchandise * Receive merchandise and help with unloading ... associates, and leaders * Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness throughout the store ...

Dollartree

Customer Service Associate I

Perham, MN · On-site

$14.50 - $20/hr

Keep the store well-stocked, and recover merchandise * Receive merchandise and help with unloading ... associates, and leaders * Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness throughout the store ...

Dollar Tree

Customer Service Associate I

Detroit Lakes, MN · On-site

$14.25 - $19.50/hr

Keep the store well-stocked, and recover merchandise * Receive merchandise and help with unloading ... associates, and leaders * Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness throughout the store ...

Dollartree

Customer Service Associate I

Detroit Lakes, MN · On-site

$14.25 - $19.50/hr

Keep the store well-stocked, and recover merchandise * Receive merchandise and help with unloading ... associates, and leaders * Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness throughout the store ...

Career Search

Thrift Store Support

Hawley, MN · On-site

$14.25 - $17.75/hr

Supports the mission of CAPLP by ensuring smooth daily operations of REACH Reusables, a thrift store that provides affordable shopping for the public. This position plays a key role in creating a ...

Aldi

Retail Assistant Store Manager

Detroit Lakes, MN

$26.50/hr

When you join our team as an Assistant Store Manager, you'll take on key store management responsibilities including assisting with supervising day-to-day store activities, ensuring overall store ...

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How much do store associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for store associate in Detroit Lakes, MN is $15.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.33 and $16.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a store associate?

Store associates are retail employees responsible for assisting customers, stocking shelves, operating cash registers, and maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the store. They provide customer service by answering questions, helping with product selection, and resolving issues. Store associates also help with inventory management and ensure that merchandise is properly displayed. Their role is crucial for the smooth operation of retail stores and for creating a positive shopping experience for customers.

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

To thrive as a Store Associate, you need strong customer service skills, basic math abilities, and attention to detail, typically supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and barcode scanners is often required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and a positive attitude help build rapport with customers and colleagues. These skills and qualities are essential for delivering outstanding service, maintaining efficient store operations, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

How does a store associate typically collaborate with other team members to ensure smooth store operations?

Store Associates regularly work alongside cashiers, stockers, and supervisors to keep the store running efficiently. This collaboration often involves communicating about inventory needs, assisting with merchandise displays, and helping each other during busy periods. Teamwork is essential, as associates may need to cover different roles or help resolve customer issues quickly. Open communication and flexibility are key to maintaining a positive work environment and delivering excellent customer service.

What is the difference between Store Associate vs Cashier?

AspectStore AssociateCashier
Primary RoleAssists customers, stocks shelves, maintains store appearanceProcesses transactions, handles payments at checkout
Required SkillsCustomer service, inventory managementCash handling, basic math, POS system operation
Work EnvironmentRetail store, various departmentsCheckout counters, retail store
Common CertificationsNone typically requiredCash handling certification optional

While both roles work in retail environments, a Store Associate has broader responsibilities including customer assistance and stock management, whereas a Cashier primarily focuses on processing sales transactions at the checkout. Both positions require strong customer service skills, but the Store Associate role often involves more diverse tasks across the store.

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Infographic showing various Store Associate job openings in Detroit Lakes, MN as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 30% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,046 per year, or $15.4 per hour.

Manager in Training

Maurices Incorporated

Detroit Lakes, MN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Maurices rating

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 256 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

66th of 104 rated fashion retailers

Job description

Brand Overview:
As a hometown specialty retailer, maurices is deeply committed to bringing affordable, versatile, and flattering fashion to small towns across North America. We inspire women of all ages to look and feel their best - just as they are. With 900+ stores, we've earned our reputation as a leader in hometown fashion. The true secret to our success is deeply rooted in our commitment to our values.
Ready to apply? We currently have an opportunity for a Manager in Training to join our team located at our Store 1500-Washington Sqr Mall-maurices-Detroit Lakes, MN 56501.
Ready to help bring feel good fashion for real life™ to hometowns across North America? We're looking for individuals with a passion for fashion that have what it takes to give the kind of exceptional service our customers know, love and deserve from us. Since 1931, we've helped women look and feel their best every day - making maurices not only a special place to shop, but a great place to work and connect. Apply today!
Position Overview:
The Manager in Training (MIT) works with store manager and store teams in achieving sales goals, driving a customer focused environment, managing talent and performance, and executing visual standards. The MIT participates in a training program to prepare them for a store manager position within 3 - 6 months. The MIT is hired with the expectation that they are relocatable to a specific new store or a group of new and existing stores. The MIT will complete the training program that prepares them for a Store Manager Position at maurices. The MIT must actively participate in all training modules and activities while also fulfilling a managerial role on the team.
The MIT supports the store manager in all Store Manager Job Responsibilities including:
  • Customer Obsession
  • Drives and achieves a customer focused store environment.
  • Creates and demonstrates fashion focused store environments by delivering product knowledge and fashion expertise to our customers through associate dress and product knowledge.
  • Consistently demonstrates awareness for the customer in actions, priorities and decisions.
  • Leads by example through utilizing customer service training resources.
  • Driving Sales
  • Manages sales goals by analyzing store performance using historical reports and adjusting plans and priorities as necessary for achievement of goals.
  • Responsible for the performance of store team.
  • Manages payroll hours to support the needs of the business and sustain profitability.
  • Assesses visual needs and directs implementation of promotional changes in order to maximize sales immediately and for the short and long-term.
  • Prepares schedules by assessing business needs, traffic patterns and store activity in order to maximize sales.
  • Directs team to effectively use sales driving programs such as associate ordering system and outreach within the community.
  • Talent Management
  • Makes quality hiring decisions and nurtures talent through strong networks in store community. Develops successors and talent pools for all store positions.
  • Provides current, direct, complete, and actionable positive and corrective feedback to others ensuring effective accountability.
  • Grows and develops talent using company programs such as orientation, customer service training, MBA program, etc.
  • Accurately appraises the strengths and weaknesses of others and coaches associates appropriately.
  • Creates and cultivates an environment that allows others to reach their full potential while also fostering a fun and rewarding working climate.
  • Operational Execution
  • Maintains an operationally sound store as measured through opportunity audits.
  • Minimizes inventory loss by directing team to effectively use store security equipment, provide excellent customer service, maintain a clean and organized store and thoroughly review daily sales documentation.
  • Ensures Execution of company direction (POS, Visual, HR, Operations, etc.) and uses resources appropriately.
  • Enforces and follows all maurices Policies and Procedures. Responds appropriately to policy and procedural violations and uses HR Resources to follow company guidelines.

Requirements:
  • High School Degree or GED required; a business or retail merchandising degree preferred.
  • Supervisory experience required in a customer focused environment; experience in the fashion industry preferred.
  • Proven track record of achieving and setting goals and executing company direction.
  • Experience in hiring, promoting, and motivating talent.
  • Proven ability to lead by example, make sound decisions, and demonstrate professionalism.
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
  • Diligence and the ability to persevere in the face of resistance or setbacks.
  • Must commit to a specific store location or a group of new and existing stores.

Unique/Physical Requirements:
  • Work varied hours/days as business dictates
  • Able to reach, push, pull, stand, squat and bend for up to 8 hours or longer as necessary.
  • Able to operate and use all equipment necessary to run the store
  • Able to operate computerized register system
  • Able to move or handle merchandise throughout the store weighing up to 50 pounds

Pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.
Manager in Training: $23.13 - $24.52
Location:
Store 1500-Washington Sqr Mall-maurices-Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Position Type:
Regular/Full time
Pay Range:
Hourly: $23.13 - $24.52
Benefits Overivew:
https://www.maurices.com/benefits
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all employment decisions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under applicable law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business.
The Company welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the application process.
Note to Applicants: Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular location in accordance with applicable law.

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Maurices is a world-class specialty retailer that caters to young-at-heart fashionistas in small towns. Rated by Forbes Magazine in 2010 as one of the top 10 Employers in Retail, we pride ourselves on our excellent training programs and the consistent feedback we get from our associates who love to work here. We genuinely care about our customers, our communities, our associates, our business partners, and our results.

Industry

Retail

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Duluth, MN, US

Year founded

1931

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