Associate or Clerk or Cashier Jobs in District of Columbia

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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Now Hiring: Front of House Cashier / Sandwich Maker Bagel Shop in

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 hours ago

Were a busy, locally-owned bagel shop in NE DC looking for a friendly, reliable, and fast-paced Front of House Cashier/Sandwich Maker to join our team! What Youll Do: Greet customers with a smile...

Ophthalmology/Optometry Field Sales Representative

  • Washington, DC
  • 7 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 hours ago

Inizio Engage has partnered with a leading pharmaceutical company that is dedicated to bringing innovative products and effective solutions to physicians and patients in the Ophthalmology space....

Part Time Field Sales Representative

  • Washington, DC
  • 7 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 hours ago

Part Time Field Sales Representative Location : Washington, DC $25.85 hourly + mileage reimbursement + phone stipend + sales commission Part-Time Schedule : 5 evenings/week Hours: 4:05pm to 9:00pm...

Cashier- Sculpture Garden Pavillion Cafe (Part-Time)

  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago

Compensation Amount: 17.50 USD Hourly Job Summary: The Cashier is responsible for receiving money from and disbursing money to customers, while maintaining a high level of customer service at all...

Retail Scan Associate (Washington, DC 20036)

  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago

This is a permanent PART-TIME role. Being a shopper yourself, you know stores are packed with products! ScanScape visits a variety of stores, not to shop, but to collect information on the...

Consumer And Retail Associate Director

  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago

Eurasia Group is the world's leading global research and advisory firm.We help clients understand, anticipate, and respond to instability and opportunities everywhere they do business.Together...

Regional Marketing Associate - Usa

  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale a unleashing the potential of businesses and people.The Elastic Search...

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Retail Sales Associate, Woodlands Mall - Part Time

  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago

Id : REQ_567308, Title : Retail Sales Associate, Woodlands Mall - Part Time, Category : Stores, RequisitionType : Hourly, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...103, ExternalPostedStartDate :...

Service Team Member PT Rockville

  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago

Store - DC-ROCKVILLE, MD Deliver friendly customer service, help customers shop our store, and find what they're looking for. Ensure all customers receive a fast and friendly checkout experience....

Environment Team Member

  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago

Store - DC-WALDORF, MD Maintain a high standard of overall look and feel of the store which includes maintaining store cleanliness and recovery standards to deliver our Brand Promises. Deliver...

Retail Store Environment Team Member

  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago

Store - DC-ALEXANDRIA/NORTH, VA Maintain a high standard of overall look and feel of the store which includes maintaining store cleanliness and recovery standards to deliver our Brand Promises....

Store Environment Team Member

  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago

Store - DC-ALEXANDRIA, VA Maintain a high standard of overall look and feel of the store which includes maintaining store cleanliness and recovery standards to deliver our Brand Promises. Deliver...

Selling - Sales Associate

  • Washington, DC
  • 19 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 19 hours ago

About The Chefs' Warehouse The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. ( ) combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 35 years. With Protein, Specialty,...

Digital Sales Representative - SLED

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Are You Ready to Make an Impact in Identity? We hire the best to work with the best. Every SailPoint Crew Member embodies four characteristics. Wicked Smart Our people are the best and the...

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Sales Representative - Software

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Every day, Heartland, a Global Payments Company, makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our products and unmatched services. Simply, we create...

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Salary for Associate or Clerk or Cashier Jobs in District of Columbia

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 in District of Columbia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
37.1%
High School or GED
26.5%
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 in District of Columbia
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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