Sales Consultant
Local Job Overview: Brooklyn Center
Role Essentials
- Job Title: Sales Consultant
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Brooklyn Center location.
- Clear growth pathways at our Brooklyn Center office.
- Compensation: $13-$15/Hour (approx. $30.8k/Year)
- Experience: Entry-Level (Training in Brooklyn Center).
- Employer: Ollie's Bargain Outlet (Hiring in Brooklyn Center)
- Worksite: Brooklyn Center, MN
- Benefits: Eligible team members receive standard benefits.
- This Brooklyn Center-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Ollie's Bargain Outlet team in Brooklyn Center, MN is growing.
- Benefit from working in Brooklyn Center, a key hub for the Retail Merchandising industry.
Connect Bargain Hunters to Good Stuff Cheap
About Ollie's Bargain Outlet
We are one of America's largest retailers of closeout merchandise and excess inventory, proudly offering "Good Stuff Cheap!" The Sales Consultant (Store Associate) is the energetic force that helps customers navigate our ever-changing eclectic mix of books, flooring, food, and housewares. When you embark on an entry-level career in retail jobs with Ollie's, you are joining a quirky, fast-paced team dedicated to massive savings.
Job Summary
We are actively seeking enthusiastic, hardworking, and highly adaptable individuals to join our sales team. As a Sales Consultant, you will be trained to process fast-moving freight, set up exciting promotional displays, and guide customers to the best deals in the store. You will serve as a bargain ambassador, delivering the signature thrill of the hunt that sets us apart in the closeout retail industry. This is a highly physical, engaging role perfect for those who love variety in their daily tasks.
Comprehensive Responsibilities
- Freight Processing: Quickly unload massive truck deliveries, pricing closeout merchandise, and getting it onto the sales floor rapidly.
- Merchandising Magic: Build creative, eye-catching endcap displays for unique closeout buys, ensuring signage is large, bold, and clear.
- Customer Navigation: Engage with guests, answering questions about product locations, and helping them carry large items (like rugs or air conditioners) to their cars.
- Checkout Operations: Operate the cash register efficiently, promoting the "Ollie's Army" loyalty program to ensure customers return for future bargains.
Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary
Your hard work and speed are supported by a great rewards package:
- Salary: Competitive starting pay of $15.00 to $17.50 per hour.
- Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy a 20% employee discount on top of our already ridiculously low prices.
- Career Growth: We promote from within—clear paths to Department Manager and Store Manager.
- Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible team members.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age upon application (due to equipment operation and heavy lifting).
- No prior retail or merchandising experience required—we will teach you the Ollie's way.
- Must possess a highly friendly personality, a sense of humor, and the ability to adapt to constantly changing inventory.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, walk continuously, and safely lift heavy merchandise up to 50 pounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Sales Consultant position pay at Ollie's Bargain Outlet?
This role offers a pay range of $13 - $15. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Brooklyn Center.
Where is this Sales Consultant job located?
This position is based in Brooklyn Center, MN. Ollie's Bargain Outlet has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Brooklyn Center.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Sales Consultant job?
No prior experience is required. Ollie's Bargain Outlet provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
What benefits does Ollie's Bargain Outlet offer for this position?
Ollie's Bargain Outlet provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
Does Ollie's Bargain Outlet provide training for new hires?
Yes, Ollie's Bargain Outlet provides comprehensive paid training for all new associates. This includes safety orientation, equipment operation certification, and role-specific process training.
Do Ollie's Bargain Outlet employees get discounts?
Yes, Ollie's Bargain Outlet associates enjoy employee discounts and other perks. Exact discount details and eligibility are provided during orientation.
