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Store Associate Jobs in Virgil, ON (NOW HIRING)

Giant Tiger

Store Associate (Part-Time)

Fonthill, ON · On-site

CA$17.60/hr

Job Title Store Associate (Part-Time) About This Role: What You'll Be Doing: * Ensuring a high level of customer service; * Accurately record customer transactions in electronic cash register ...

Giant Tiger

Store Associate (Full-Time)

Fonthill, ON · On-site

CA$17.60/hr

Job Title Store Associate (Full-Time) About This Role: What You'll Be Doing: * Ensuring a high level of customer service; * Accurately record customer transactions in electronic cash register ...

Dollar Tree

Assistant Manager II

Saint Catharines, ON · On-site

$17.85/hr

Help the Store Manager supervise, train, and develop Store Associates * Ensure a positive, safe, and respectful environment while maintaining professional and friendly interactions with customers ...

Dollar Tree

Assistant Manager I

Welland, ON · On-site

$17.85/hr

Help the Store Manager supervise, train, and develop Store Associates * Ensure a positive, safe, and respectful environment while maintaining professional and friendly interactions with customers ...

PetSmart Careers

Retail Store Manager

Niagara Falls, ON · On-site

$65K - $116K/yr

Associate discounts * Tuition Assistance * Career pathing * Development opportunities Job summary PetSmart's Store Leader has leadership oversight of the safety of people and pets, pet parent ...

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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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Retail Store Associate

Savers/Value Village

Saint Catharines, ON • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Savers Value Village rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 209 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

20th of 50 rated thrift stores

Job description

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Job Title: Retail Store Associate

Pay Range: $17.60 - $23.19

*Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis to fill new positions and openings as they become available.

Who we are:

As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada and Australia for value priced pre-owned clothing, accessories and household goods, our mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature. We supply our stores with gently-used, one-of-a-kind items that have been donated by the community to local nonprofit organizations. We purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions of pounds of used items away from landfills and on to our store racks and shelves for reuse, and providing our partners with valuable funding for their community-based programs and services. You’ll often hear us say that we are “Thrift Proud.” It’s the millions of loyal customers who visit our 300+ stores and our more than 22,000 team members that make it possible. Learn more about the Savers® family of thrift stores, our impact, and the #ThriftProud movement at savers.com.

Our brands are Savers (in the U.S.), 2nd Ave (in the U.S.), Value Village (in the U.S. and Canada), Unique (in the U.S.), Village des Valeurs (in Quebec) and Savers Australia. 

Summary & Positions:

At Savers / Value Village our Retail Store Associates create an awesome experience for our Customers, Donors and other Team Members.  We are hiring for both Full Time and Part Time Retail Store Associates.

What you can expect:

  • The opportunity to celebrate uniqueness. We are made up of people from many different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, all with something special to contribute.
  • To work in a purpose-driven company, with a business model that people love for our impact on both the planet and local communities.
  • An investment in the career path interests of our people. With our aggressive store expansion plans, we recognize the importance of the continued growth and development of our team members.

What you get:

Comprehensive onboarding and training from day one. In-house expertise! Our training department / Savers University develops and delivers robust training to every team member across our organization — from new hires to senior executives. We develop around 90% of our training internally, and partner with a variety of renowned providers to supplement our offerings.

  • Comprehensive extended health care plans for full-time Team Members
  • Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  • A Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a generous company matching provision to assist you in saving for a secure financial future
  • Paid time off from work for leisure or other hobbies
  • A range of mental health services to assist you in managing daily life

360 Ontario Street E, St Catharines, ON L2R 5L8

Value Village is committed to fair and accessible employment practices.  Value Village will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and hiring process by informing applicants that we will make reasonable accommodations available, upon request and through consultation with them, throughout the process.  Value Village will review current recruitment policies, procedures, processes and communications methods and amend as necessary to reflect required accessibility standards.

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