Associate or Clerk or Cashier Jobs

An Associate, Clerk, or Cashier in the retail industry plays a crucial role in enhancing customer experience, managing transactions, and ensuring smooth operations of the store. Their responsibilities include greeting customers, addressing inquiries, providing product information, and facilitating purchases. They are often the first point of contact for customers, hence, excellent customer service skills are essential. They should also possess basic math skills for handling cash, as well as proficiency in using point-of-sale (POS) systems. Knowledge about the store's products and the ability to communicate effectively are also key. Depending on the establishment, cash handling or food handling certifications may be required.

Prior to becoming an Associate, Clerk, or Cashier, an individual might hold roles such as Sales Assistant, Stock Associate, or Customer Service Representative. These roles would provide them with valuable experience in dealing with customers, managing merchandise, and understanding the retail environment. Furthermore, these positions help in developing the necessary skills like attention to detail, patience, and multitasking, which are crucial for succeeding in the role of an Associate, Clerk, or Cashier in the retail industry.

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Insurance Sales Associate

  • Plano, TX
  • 1 hour ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 1 hour ago

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $45000.00 - $68000.00 Job Category: Sales - Comparion Pay Philosophy The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors...

Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Cart Collector

We are seeking a PT Cart Collector for our Port Jefferson Store! Bring your great, customer serving attitude and teamwork ethics to Uncle Giuseppe's and join the team! Cart Collectors are...

Optical Sales Associate - Training Provided

  • Willow Spring, NC
  • 10 hours ago
  • Willow Spring, NC
  • 10 hours ago

EyeCare Partners is the nations leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our...

Company Description: Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world's largest lift truck manufacturers, offers local support on a global scale with more than 15 manufacturing facilities worldwide...

Sales Representative - Dock and Door Equipment

  • Columbus, OH
  • 10 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 10 hours ago

Company Description: Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world's largest lift truck manufacturers, offers local support on a global scale with more than 15 manufacturing facilities worldwide...

Sales Representative

  • Reno, NV
  • 10 hours ago
  • Reno, NV
  • 10 hours ago

Company Description: Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world's largest lift truck manufacturers, offers local support on a global scale with more than 15 manufacturing facilities worldwide...

Outside Sales Representative

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 10 hours ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 10 hours ago

What We Do : SRS Distribution Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot, consists of a family of industry-leading, independent roofing distributors. SRS has grown rapidly through...

Company Description: Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world's largest lift truck manufacturers, offers local support on a global scale with more than 15 manufacturing facilities worldwide...

Company Description: Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world's largest lift truck manufacturers, offers local support on a global scale with more than 15 manufacturing facilities worldwide...

Aftermarket Sales Representative

  • Charleston, WV
  • 10 hours ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 10 hours ago

Company Description: Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world's largest lift truck manufacturers, offers local support on a global scale with more than 15 manufacturing facilities worldwide...

Outside Sales Representative

  • Tyrone, GA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Tyrone, GA
  • 10 hours ago

At Safe Haven Security, we are more than just a home security company! We are a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our customers and our...

Sales Representative (Countertop)

  • Rockford, IL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 10 hours ago

Summary: The sales representative is responsible to grow and develop the sales and margins of MSIs countertop products with fabricators and K&Bs located within an assigned geographic territory....

Sales Lead Generator - ARS of Colorado

  • Commerce City, CO
  • 10 hours ago
  • Commerce City, CO
  • 10 hours ago

Company Name: ARS-Rescue Rooter Overview: American Residential Services is the largest provider of residential home services in the US, employing more than 6500 professionals across the country....

Sales Representative (Hospitality)

  • Sugar Land, TX
  • 10 hours ago
  • Sugar Land, TX
  • 10 hours ago

Summary: The sales representative is responsible to grow and develop the sales and margins of MSIs product lines with Franchise owners of hotel brands and independenthoteliers; located within an...

Sales Representative (Flooring)

  • Pewaukee, WI
  • 10 hours ago
  • Pewaukee, WI
  • 10 hours ago

Summary: The sales representative is responsible to grow and develop the sales and margins of MSIs Tile product lines with the retailer/dealer network; located within an assigned geographic...

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Mastering Hotel Cashiering (Basic-Advanced) is a course designed for learning how to perform basic cashiering functions and navigate the Billing/Folio screen. This course contains lessons on...

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Salary for Associate or Clerk or Cashier Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireRetail research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Associate or Clerk or Cashiers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
37.0%
High School or GED
26.7%
Associate's Degree
12.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.2%
Master's Degree
8.8%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Associate or Clerk or Cashiers
None
39.8%
Less than 1 year
35.6%
8-10 years
9.8%
1-2 years
7.3%
2-4 years
6.9%
4-6 years
0.7%


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