Retail Store Specialist - (Customer Service/Merchandising) - Part Time

*Compensation for this opportunity is based on candidate experience and position* **Join our team! All associates receive a 30% discount!** **The compensation range for this opportunity is $15.75 - $16.75** **Company Overview:** Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” and “Company”) is a leading $850+ million general merchandise retailer operating over 150 stores in the Northeast and a $75+ million shopping center business with OSJL as the anchor tenant in over 50% of its centers. At OSJL, we are committed to providing exceptional value to our customers while championing positive change in our communities and inspiring a more responsible model for retail. **Your Everyday Perks & Protection:** - 30% Associate Discount: Enjoy exclusive savings on our amazing products! - Wellbeing Time & Care.com Access: We support your personal well-being and provide resources for your family's care needs. - Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge and relax with Sick Time Pay, Vacation, and Holiday Pay – because your time off is just as important as your time on! - Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Rest easy with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage, ensuring you and your loved ones are protected. - Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Take control of your healthcare and dependent care costs with pre-tax savings. - Short-Term Disability: Receive income protection if you're unable to work due to a temporary illness or injury ***(For Full Time Associates).*** - Accolade Care: Personalized healthcare support and navigation to help you make the most of your benefits. **Job Description:** The Store Specialist role at OSJL plays a key role in creating a positive and engaging customer experience. This role handles customer service, processes complex point-of-sale transactions, and ensures the smooth operation and merchandising of assigned areas – all while adhering to Company policies and merchandising guidelines. The role also provides oversight of assigned associates and activities. **Key Responsibilities:** - Build lasting relationships by providing exceptional customer service through the T.R.E.A.T. model, fostering a welcoming environment. - Assist customers with inquiries, locate items, complete purchases, handle transactions accurately, and perform advanced point-of-sale functions. - Promote Company-wide customer initiatives (donations, loyalty programs, promotions). - Maintain visually appealing displays, restock assigned areas, and merchandise new items according to Company guidelines. - Train and coordinate assigned associates, manage breaks according to policy and regulations. - Communicate issues and improvement opportunities to store leadership. - Maintain a safe and organized environment for customers and associates through proactive maintenance and cleaning. - Handle daily damages and returns according to established procedures. **Qualifications:** - Prior retail merchandising, customer service and/or cashier experience in other retail environments is preferred. - Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and good verbal and written communication skills are required. - Full-time associates in this role must have availability to work as needed by the business including nights and weekends. - Must be 18 years of age or older. **Work Environment:** - Work primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. This position requires extended periods of moving, remaining stationary, ascending, descending, and/or positioning oneself to complete various tasks throughout the shift. - Responsible for physical activities including using hand tools, ascending or descending a ladder, moving, reaching, and lifting on a frequent basis: should be able to lift 35 lbs on a regular basis. - Overnight and weekend assignments may be required. - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. **Building Your Future & Beyond:** - El…