Retail Associate Resume Samples

Commonly working in retail shops like clothing, jewelry, office supplies, and sporting goods, the Retail Associate will greet customers, assist them with their purchases and resolve common complaints. A well-drafted Retail Associate Resume emphasizes the following duties – greeting customers and responding to their questions, operating cash registers, and managing financial transactions, balancing drawers; directing customers to merchandise, increasing sales volume of the store, introducing promotions and opportunities; and cross-selling products.

To become successful in the retailing field, job applicants will need the following potentials – retail sales expertise, a professional appearance, a positive attitude, selling skills, customer service orientation, the ability to stand and work for long and extended hours; working knowledge of customer and market dynamics and requirements and hands-on experience with POS transactions. A degree in marketing will be useful.

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Retail Associate Resume example

Retail Associate Resume

Summary : 11+ years of experience as a Retail Associate. My strongest attributes consist of being reliable, a fast learner in any situation and having a great work ethic. I am capable of adapting to the work environment with a positive attitude.

Skills : Mathematical Aptitude, Hard Working, and Self-Motivated, Fast Learner, Quality-Focused, Adapt To Diverse Groups, Excellent People, Problem Solving, Sales, Training, Exceptional Customer Service, Active Listening, Motivated Team Player, Proficient In Cash Management, Material Handling, Efficient, and Safe Warehouse.

Retail Associate  Resume Example

Description :

  1. Routinely checking the identification of patrons purchasing alcoholic beverages.
  2. Communicating with vendors regarding back order availability, future inventory and special orders.
  3. Earning management trust by serving as a key holder, responsibly opening and closing store.
  4. Continually providing exceptional service to customers by being friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating.
  5. Accurately recording sales made correct change and prepared charge slips for guests.
  6. Displaying friendly, outgoing and energetic behavior to create a warm, fun atmosphere for guests.
  7. Actively promoting a cooperative and harmonious working climate to boost morale, productivity, and efficiency.
  8. Answering an average of ten to twenty calls per day by addressing customer inquiries, solving problems and providing new product information.
  9. Greeting customers entering the store to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed.
  10. Wiping down counter areas, sinks, and floors to maintain a clean and safe work station.
Years of Experience
Experience
10+ Years
Experience Level
Level
Senior
Education
Education
Medical


Retail Associate I Resume

Headline : 6 years of experience as a Retail Associate. Looking to continue my education skills while gaining work experience to assist me in my future endeavors and possible career advancement, while using my skills and interest to be an asset to your company.

Skills : Proficient In Microsoft Office(Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook), Positive Attitude, Self-Motivated, Powerful Negotiator, Team Oriented, Staff Development, Team Liaison, and Reliable.

Retail Associate I Resume Model

Description :

  1. Load and unload freights, boxings of merchandise and products.
  2. Ticket and sensor clothing and valuable merchandise for customer consumption.
  3. Responsible for running merchandise to correct departments and making sure all merchandise and products are in good condition and ready for customer purchase.
  4. Responsible for GOH (garments on hangers), hanging and separating all different sections and departments of clothing, and organizing clothing on racks in a timely manner.
  5. Responsible for correctly sizing clothing, matching the sizing "donut" label to the same corresponding size on clothing ticket.
  6. Responsible for running racks of clothing to correct clothing departments and placing on correct clothing racks.
  7. Responsible for placements of products, assuring that all products are placed in a neat and organized fashion on shelving in a timely manner.
  8. Break down all cardboard boxes and maintain a complete clean workspace at all times.
  9. Responsible to organize, identify and sort materials for completion of daily orders.
  10. Strong communication with all teammates, all departments and positions of the Burlington store.
Years of Experience
Experience
5-7 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
Associate


Retail Associate II Resume

Objective : 2 years of experience as a Retail Associate. Detail oriented, motivated and organized administrative assistant with excellent customer service and time management skills. Professional demeanor and strong work ethics.

Skills : Self-Starter, Multi-Tasking, Organizational, Creative Problem Solving, Trained Employees For Debt Collections, Computer Proficiency, Medical Terminology, Adobe Design, Encoder Pro, ICD-9 Billing & Coding, CPT Coding, EMR, Quicken, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Development, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and MS Publisher.

Retail Associate II Resume Sample

Description :

  1. Operated a cash register to process cash, check and credit transactions.
  2. Responsible for ringing up customers in a timely manner and guaranteeing a high level of customer service.
  3. Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store policies regarding payments, returns, and exchanges.
  4. Prevented store losses using awareness, attention to detail and integrity.
  5. Cross-trained and provided back up for other customer service representatives when needed.
  6. Worked as a team member to provide the highest level of service to customers.
  7. Markdowns, adjust sales floor flow, reticketing and product hard-tagging.
  8. Replenished floor stock and processed shipments to ensure product availability for customers.
  9. Unloaded trucks, stocked shelves and carried merchandise out to the sales floor for customers.
  10. Deliver inventory from one store to another asking with the necessary paperwork.
Years of Experience
Experience
0-2 Years
Experience Level
Level
Entry Level
Education
Education
Associate

Jr. Retail Associate Resume

Objective : Professional Retail Associate with 1 year of experience in the retail industry. I am a diligent, dependable, reliable, and detail-oriented individual with the proven ability to complete all tasks professionally and efficiently with pride and consistency. I have constantly demonstrated my ability to work well in a team-driven environment.

Skills : Microsoft Office, Communication, Teamwork, Organizational, Planning, Customer Service, and Word Processing.

Jr. Retail Associate Resume Example

Description :

  1. Help customers daily with problems or concerns on items that they can't find or want more information on as well as greeting every customer with a smile.
  2. Responsible for the set-up, preparation, and baking of all bagels fresh for the day to be sold, and managed waste control.
  3. Cash register- checked every customer out as fast and efficient as possible.
  4. Responsible for informing customers of other offers that they may be interested in.
  5. Drive-thru- placing of all drive-thru orders and prepared their food while also lending a hand to the main register.
  6. Prepare meals- managed and prepared multiple customers food exactly as requested.
  7. New employee trainer - trained new employees in the daily task to understand the operation of the cash register and preparing all meals on the menu.
  8. Provide services to customers, such as order placement or account information.
  9. Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
  10. Assisted with store stocking, floor-sets, and opening/closing procedures.
Years of Experience
Experience
0-2 Years
Experience Level
Level
Entry Level
Education
Education
BF

Retail Associate III Resume

Objective : 1 year of experience as a Retail Associate. I am seeking employment with my experience and knowledge. I am reliable and trust worthy. I am seeking sales associates, laborer worker, housekeeping, loader and unload merchandise or equipment. I am a harder worker and my attendance is excellent on my previous employment I worked extra shifts to fill in for others.

Skills : Microsoft Office, Communications, Leadership Development, Data Entry, Documentation, Office Management, Windows, and Powerpoint.

Retail Associate III Resume Template

Description :

  1. Supervisor: Accountable for accepting and sorting donations from customers and other consumers.
  2. Was accountable for all donations in sorting, pricing and forward to the floor for sales.
  3. Was responsible for loading and unloading sales items utilizing forklift when the delivery truck arrived and when customers donated items.
  4. Was responsible and accountable for the cash drawer had duties to performed as a cashier and provided good customer service to all customers.
  5. Was responsible and supervised community services workers performed orientations for the CSW's monitor their hours and submitted in their reports to their probation officer.
  6. I was given the opportunity to serve in the safety committee to oversee the safety areas within the store and stressed safety issues during staff meetings.
  7. Other duties I was responsible was housekeeping by assuring the store was well cleaned by sweeping, mopping and dusting.
  8. Managed telephone duties within a high-volume environment as well as maintain a storefront.
  9. Research and rapidly solve problems and rebuilt client trust to prevent the loss of sales.
  10. Complete markdowns, maintain clearance area, fill accessories and maintain organization in the stockroom.
Years of Experience
Experience
0-2 Years
Experience Level
Level
Entry Level
Education
Education
CJ

Retail Associate (Intern) Resume

Objective : One year of experience as a Retail Associate. Versatile and experienced retail associate with knowledge and creativity as a stylist that builds customer relations and achieve computer success. Seeking to apply my talent and skills in a respected and dynamic company.

Skills : Microsoft Office, Cash Handling, Cash Register, Customer Service, Typing, Technical, Communications, Organizational, Management, and Interpersonal.

Retail Associate (Intern) Resume Sample

Description :

  1. Greet and make the customers feel comfortable while shopping.
  2. Provided outstanding customer service and assisted with establishing and developing strong customer relations while assisting customers in the fitting room to ensure proper sizing, color, and fit.
  3. Recommended, selected and help locate and obtain merchandise based on the needs and desires of the customer.
  4. Responsible for driving sales in the men's department and educated customers on current promotions.
  5. Completes the markdown process timely, with accuracy, and according to company standards.
  6. Partnered effectively with other departments and supported the overall store performance while keeping the store environment organized, including re-sizing of fixtures, putting go-backs away, executing markdowns, locating items at different stores, and price scans.
  7. Assists customers and drives sales of Comcast's services including HDTV, high-speed internet, and digital telephone services.
  8. Sell the best possible solution to meet individual needs and delivers a superior experience to customers every day.
  9. Processed payments and cash transactions; balanced cash drawer at the end of each shift.
  10. Answered guest questions concerning the location of products, prices and use of the merchandise.
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
Diploma

Retail Associate/Marketing Resume

Objective : 3 years of experience as a Retail Associate. I absolutely love communicating and dealing with customers. I enjoying being mobile during the day. I am a work professional person.

Skills : Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access. Data Entry, Data Processing, Filing, Technical, Communications, Organizational, Management, and Interpersonal.

Retail Associate/Marketing Resume Example

Description :

  1. Managed to operate several different areas of the store.
  2. I have kept up to what can become a hectic time in fitting/dressing rooms while maintaining order and keeping attention to customers coming in and out of the bathroom.
  3. Responsible for processing new stock and apparel coming into the store and putting out the stock according to the category, size, and display.
  4. Read charts, graphs, and set-up boards to show how specifically things were supposed to be done.
  5. Showed great professionalism toward managers, supervisors, associates, and customers.
  6. Engage and lead customer events, demonstrations and appreciation days to drive product sales.
  7. Motivate others to drive sales by utilizing creative activities such as bingo, monopoly, and march madness.
  8. Responsible for maintaining inventory in addition to shipping and receiving compliances.
  9. Perform business activities and transaction ethically and morally while remaining knowledgeable of all products and services.
  10. Use competitive spirit and personality to reach sales goals by assisting customers in selecting items and completing sales.
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Junior
Education
Education
HS

Retail Associate/Sales (Seasonal) Resume

Objective : 4+ years of experience as a Retail Associate. Seeking a Full-Time management level position. Retail Associate is responsible for providing a high-quality customer experience by greeting customers, assisting them in finding the items they need, and answering questions about products.

Skills : Leadership, Customer Service, Excellent Communion, Ability To Multi-task, Team Player, Computer Abilities: Hardware Laptop & Desktop Repair LAN/WAN, Troubleshooting, Printer Support, and Software Outlook.

Retail Associate/Sales (Seasonal) Resume Sample

Description :

  1. Greeting each and every customer as they come in the store, and inform them of the current special for that particular day.
  2. Answering any questions a customer might have about a product, price, or return policy.
  3. Helping clients bring in donations and give customers recipes for the donation received accordingly.
  4. Helping customers who purchase heavy or large items place in their vehicle.
  5. Responsible for maintaining a clean work environment suitable for both the employees and the customers.
  6. Resolving customer problems and worked to enhance their experience with the company throughout individual projects.
  7. Working with scanners, registers, and computers to properly handle customer purchases.
  8. Working in a fast-paced environment and served multiple customers in a short period.
  9. Obtaining and receiving merchandise, totaled bills, accepted payments and made changes for customers in the retail store.
  10. Recording numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Junior
Education
Education
Associate

Retail Associate/Marketing Resume

Objective : 3 years of experience as a Retail Associate. Looking to obtain a job in the restaurant business that will further my career in Hospitality / Management.

Skills : Inventory Management, Soldering, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Cash Register, Cash Handling, Photography, Social Networking, Care Giving, and Receptionist.

Retail Associate/Marketing Resume Example

Description :

  1. Responsible for providing an exceptional customer experience through offering assistance when needed, ensuring the product is on the floor and sized appropriately and all customers have a quick and efficient cash wrap experience.
  2. Stock, clean and fold merchandise handled the weekly processing on the shipment.
  3. Hostess / take - out / hospitality lead greet the approaching guest, create a connection with the guest.
  4. Put guest(s) on a wait, page and/or stage a guest, set accurate quote times.
  5. Efficiently run the hospitality desk, plan ahead to ensure all guest are seated as quickly and accurately as possible.
  6. Ensures all the hospitality team members exceed the expectations of our guest and every guest feels the gracious hospitality.
  7. Responsible for ringing up customers in a timely manner and guaranteeing a high level of customer service.
  8. Monitored temperature of cases, shelves and storage areas and reported failures to the manager.
  9. Followed proper standards for product freshness, food safety, weights and measures, refrigeration, and sanitation.
  10. Discussed with managers in excelling to new goals and expectations daily.
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Junior
Education
Education
Associate

Retail Associate Resume

Headline : 6+ years of experience as a Retail Associate. Looking to use the Customer service and kitchen skills I have learned in a retail position. In the kitchen, I prepared the food, served, and then sanitized the work area. I work face to face with guest daily and enjoy providing excellent customer service.

Skills : Office Word, Photography, Self Starter, Problem Solver, Creative Organization, Excellent Communication, and Leadership, Follows Orders, Goal Oriented, and Team Player.

Retail Associate  Resume Example

Description :

  1. Restocking and repackaging merchandise, suggestively sell specialty candy.
  2. Handling cash drawer up to $500, serving ice cream to guests, forklift by nugget, offering product samples, answering questions and help guests find items.
  3. Developing knowledge about products and sales items to answer shopper's questions.
  4. Addressing guest concerns and resolved all issues to the guest's satisfaction.
  5. Developing positive customer relationships through friendly greetings and service.
  6. Greeting customers and ascertaining what each customer needs or wants to compute sales prices, total purchases and receive and process cash or credit payments maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
  7. Giving guidance to new coworkers on how to be experienced, adapted asset to the establishment.
  8. Visually remastered the storefronts presentation of products, ensuring a gratifying and professional experience for all patrons.
  9. Conducting morning preparations and the full opening and closing of the boutique.
  10. Helping to maintain the well-stalked emporium by completing routine, full inventory checks.
Years of Experience
Experience
5-7 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
BF