Associate or Clerk or Cashier Jobs in Massachusetts

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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Senior Pricing Strategy Associate

  • Boston, MA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 4 hours ago

Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. Position Summary: The Senior Associate, Pricing Strategy is a key...

Sales Representative

  • Taunton, MA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Taunton, MA
  • 15 hours ago

Company Description: Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the worlds largest lift truck...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Greenfield, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Greenfield, MA
  • 1 day ago

Sales Associates provide exceptional customer service with our customers needs in mind. Youll help customers find products, provide solutions, and handle returns or online pickups. Youll also be...

Guest Service Associate/Cashier

  • West Brookfield, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • West Brookfield, MA
  • 1 day ago

We are looking to add a Guest Service Associate/Cashier (GSA) to our family. Our GSA will be responsible for driving top notch guest experience while facilitating the completion of all store level...

Traveling Store Merchandiser

  • Kingston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Kingston, MA
  • 2 days ago

Join our team of Travel Retail Merchandisers! In this role, we handle product movement at retail. We display it, we move it, we track it; making sure stores and their product suppliers have the...

Traveling Retail Merchandiser

  • South Yarmouth, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • South Yarmouth, MA
  • 2 days ago

Join our team of Travel Retail Merchandisers! In this role, we handle product movement at retail. We display it, we move it, we track it; making sure stores and their product suppliers have the...

Sales Representative - Alarm Systems

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago

Securitas Technology Corporation (STC) sales professionalsare you interested in furthering your career with an industry leader that continues to experience tremendous market growth? Join our team...

Cafe Associate - Boston Metro Area

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago

Cafe Ambassador - Boston Metro Area The Experience: Are you someone who finds their purpose in helping others? Do you love connecting with other people? Were looking for people whod like to turn...

New Store Opening - Sales, Cashier, or Stock - Royal Ridge Center Rack

  • Pepperell, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Pepperell, MA
  • 4 days ago

Our latest Nordstrom Rack is opening, and we're building a diverse team of people passionate about fashion to join us for the launch. We have multiple roles available in Sales, Cashier, or Stock...

Barista / Cashier - Hiring Immediately

  • Danvers, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Danvers, MA
  • 4 days ago

Join us and inspire with every cup! At Starbucks, its all about connection. People are at the heart of who we are, especially the people that are a part of our store team. We connect with each...

Cafe Ambassador

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 5 days ago

Cafe Ambassador - Boston Metro Area The Experience: Are you someone who finds their purpose in helping others? Do you love connecting with other people? Were looking for people whod like to turn...

Space Planning Associate

  • Somerville, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Somerville, MA
  • 5 days ago

We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining SAS Retail...

Outside Sales Representative

  • Chicopee, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicopee, MA
  • 6 days 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...

Traveling Retail Representative

  • Waltham, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Waltham, MA
  • 6 days ago

Join our team of Travel Retail Merchandisers! In this role, we handle product movement at retail. We display it, we move it, we track it; making sure stores and their product suppliers have the...

Rental Sales Representative - $2,000 Sign-on Bonus!

  • South Boston, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • South Boston, MA
  • 6 days ago

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here (. Job Description : START ON A CAREER PATH THAT HAS A FUTURE At Ryder, our most important competitive advantage is our...

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Salary for Associate or Clerk or Cashier Jobs in Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts 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 in Massachusetts
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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