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Ross Stores

Early Morning Stock Associate

Tupelo, MS · On-site

$14.25 - $18/hr

Immediately corrects or reports any unsafe conditions or practices to Store Leadership. * Treats all Customers and Associates with respect and courtesy; is friendly and professional at all times.

Variety Stores LLC

Customer Service Associate

Tupelo, MS

$13.75 - $19/hr

Big Lots is seeking motivated individuals to support our Stores as we provide essential products at great values to the communities we serve. Summary As a Big Lots Customer Service Associate you will ...

CosmoProf

Sales Associate - CosmoProf Store # 06106

Tupelo, MS · On-site

$14.25 - $16.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

COSMOPROF SALES ASSOCIATE: By working at Cosmoprof, you would be part of the largest hair and ... Maintain a professional store environment and communicate inventory issues. * Demonstrate our Sally ...

CosmoProf

Sales Associate - CosmoProf Store # 06106

Tupelo, MS

$14.25 - $16.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

COSMOPROF SALES ASSOCIATE: By working at Cosmoprof, you would be part of the largest hair and ... Maintain a professional store environment and communicate inventory issues. * Demonstrate our Sally ...

Variety Stores LLC

Customer Service Associate

Pontotoc, MS

$12.50 - $17.25/hr

Summary As a Roses/Roses Express Customer Service Associate you will be responsible for providing ... Assists in maintaining a clean, well-stocked store for customers during their shopping experience.

Variety Stores LLC

Customer Service Associate

Nettleton, MS

$11.25 - $15.50/hr

Summary As a Roses/Roses Express Customer Service Associate you will be responsible for providing ... Assists in maintaining a clean, well-stocked store for customers during their shopping experience.

JCPenney

Operations Associate - Mall@barnes Crossing

Tupelo, MS · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Customer Service - You're maneuvering around the store at a fast pace, working with all the latest ... All associates are eligible for an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise. For paid holidays ...

Belk, Inc. & Belk eCommerce LLC

Selling Flex Associate

Tupelo, MS · On-site

$14.25 - $16.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role drives sales and store key metric performance, maintains merchandise presentations, and works closely with store operation teams to meet store objectives. The Selling Flex Associate ...

Belk

Selling Flex Associate

Tupelo, MS

$14.25 - $16.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role drives sales and store key metric performance, maintains merchandise presentations, and works closely with store operation teams to meet store objectives. The Selling Flex Associate ...

Torrid

Sales Associate

Tupelo, MS · On-site

$13.25 - $18/hr

  • Retirement

Our Torrid stores offer an exciting, one-of-a-kind, amazing experience for not just our customers ... As a Torrid Sales Associate, you'll provide the Torrid Connection to every customer through your ...

bestway

Sales Associate

Tupelo, MS · On-site

$600/wk

Commissioned Sales Associate Summary / Objective At Bestway our Commission Sales Associates play a ... Greeting customers as they enter the store. Be a Bestway brand ambassador who reflects and promotes ...

Bestway Rental, Inc.

Sales Associate

Tupelo, MS · On-site

$600/wk

Commissioned Sales Associate Summary / Objective At Bestway our Commission Sales Associates play a ... Essential Functions Gro Grow the business through growth of the stores Customer base and increasing ...

bestway

Sales Associate

Tupelo, MS

$600/wk

Commissioned Sales Associate Summary / Objective At Bestway our Commission Sales Associates play a ... Greeting customers as they enter the store. Be a Bestway brand ambassador who reflects and promotes ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for store associate in Houston, MS is $14.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.03 and $14.95 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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Early Morning Stock Associate

Ross Stores

Tupelo, MS • On-site

$14.25 - $18/hr

Full-time

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Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE:
The Retail Associate is responsible for ensuring our Customers have a positive shopping experience. The Associate makes eye contact, smiles, and greets all Customers in a courteous and friendly manner, treats fellow Associates with respect, efficiently follows all company best practice standards as outlined in all work centers, maintains a clean work area at all times, and ensures proper merchandise presentation. The Retail Associate is expected to be engaged in these tasks as assigned during all working hours and will be expected to perform a range of functions in all areas of the Store as business needs require. The Associate may be requested to perform additional tasks in specific situations, if performance of these tasks will help achieve our Customer service and operational goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Understands that safety is the number one priority and practices safe behaviors in everything they do.
  • Maintains a high level of awareness on the sales floor to create a safe and secure shopping environment for everyone. Maintains clutter free, clear egress to emergency exits. Immediately corrects or reports any unsafe conditions or practices to Store Leadership.
  • Treats all Customers and Associates with respect and courtesy; is friendly and professional at all times. Recognizes fellow Associates using Company recognition programs.
  • Assists Customers in any way necessary - is register-trained, assists Customers with merchandise, and answers Customer questions in a polite and knowledgeable manner. Greets all Customers by making eye contact, smiling and saying "hello" throughout the Store as well as saying "thank you" with every register transaction.
  • Provides prompt and efficient responses to Customers at all times. Responds to Customer Service calls immediately. Handles all Customer issues in a courteous and helpful way, calling a member of the Store Leadership when needed.
  • Represents and supports the Company brand at all times.
  • Performs cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, wiping counters and mirrors, replenishing restroom supplies, and disinfecting high-touch areas including the front-end, sales floor and restrooms to help maintain merchandise, customer and Team areas.
  • Maintains a professional appearance and adheres to the Company's dress code at all times.
  • Performs cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, wiping counters and mirrors, and replenishing restroom supplies to help maintain merchandise, customer and Team areas.
  • Performs daily assigned sizing and recovery per company best practice to ensure a neat, clean and organized store that is well-maintained and efficiently merchandised to standards.
  • Expedites newly received merchandise receipts to the sales floor with a sense of urgency, merchandising all items per company best practice to the monthly presentation guidelines and maintaining merchandise/brand name familiarity within departments to assist Customers.
  • Understands the Loss Prevention Awareness program, the Shortage Highway, the Store Protection Specialist (SPS) position (where applicable), and merchandise protection standards.
  • As a representative of Ross Inc., demonstrates integrity and honesty in all interactions with Associates and Customers. Safeguards confidential information, cash and credit card information, and merchandise.
  • Follows all Mark-Out-of-Stock (MOS) policies, including the identification of MOS merchandise, proper processing of each piece and the notification of Store Leadership to review and approve all disposals.
  • Follows all policies and procedures concerning cash, check, charge card and refund transactions, voids and offline procedures. Maintains a high level of awareness and accuracy when handling bankable tenders.
  • Demonstrates a sense of urgency to efficiently perform their role. Maximizes productivity by executing all Store best practices and minimizing steps and touches in their work flow.

COMPETENCIES:
  • Manages Work Processes
  • Business Acumen
  • Plans, Aligns & Prioritizes
  • Builds Talent
  • Collaborates
  • Leading by Example
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Ensures Accountability & Execution

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
Effectively communicate with Customers, Associates and Store Leadership in a friendly, respectful, cooperative and pleasant manner.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations commonly used in retail environments.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA:
  • Ability to use all Store equipment, including PDTs, registers and PC as required.
  • Ability to spend up to 100% of working time standing, walking, and moving around the Store.
  • Ability to regularly bend at the waist, squat, kneel, climb, carry, reach, and stoop.
  • Ability to occasionally push, pull and lift more than 25 pounds.
  • Ability to use janitorial equipment, rolling racks, ladders and other assigned supplies.
  • Certain assignments may require other qualifications and skills.
  • Associates who work Stockroom shifts: Ability to regularly push, pull and lift more than 20 pounds.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
DISCLAIMER
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.
Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

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