Retail Sales Associate

Role Based in Carbondale

Snapshot

• Job Title: Retail Sales Associate
• Location: Carbondale, IL
• Company: Burlington Coat Factory
• Required Experience: Entry-Level.
• This Carbondale-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Burlington Coat Factory team in Carbondale, IL is growing.
• Benefit from working in Carbondale, a key hub for the Retail Merchandising industry.

Salary and Benefits

• Compensation: $16-$18/Hour (approx. $36.5k/Year)
• Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is included.
• Clear growth pathways at our Carbondale office.

What You'll Do

• This role centers on your professional skills within the Retail Merchandising space in Carbondale.

Drive the Ultimate Treasure Hunt Experience

About Burlington Coat Factory

We are a leading off-price apparel and home product retailer, dedicated to providing our customers with amazing deals on brand-name fashion. The Retail Sales Associate is the energetic core of our sales floor, ensuring that every shopper finds incredible value in a neat and organized environment. When you embark on an entry-level career in retail jobs with Burlington, you are joining a fast-paced family focused on teamwork and delivering everyday savings.

Job Summary

We are actively seeking highly energetic, detail-oriented, and customer-focused individuals to join our sales team. As a Retail Sales Associate, you will be trained to maintain visually appealing departments, assist customers in locating sizes, and manage the fitting room flow. You will serve as a style ambassador, delivering the signature neatness that sets Burlington apart in the off-price retail industry. This is a highly active role perfect for those who love staying on their feet and interacting with their community.

Comprehensive Responsibilities

• Floor Merchandising: Execute continuous visual recovery, sizing apparel racks, organizing the shoe department, and ensuring all merchandise is correctly priced.
• Customer Engagement: Proactively approach browsing shoppers to offer assistance, provide fashion recommendations, and help them navigate the treasure hunt.
• Fitting Room Operations: Manage the fitting room area, sorting returned garments quickly and returning them to the sales floor to maximize selling opportunities.
• Markdowns & Tagging: Assist the operations team with executing price markdowns and applying electronic article surveillance (EAS) tags to high-value items.

Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary

Your hustle and helpfulness are heavily rewarded:

• Salary: Competitive starting pay of $15.00 to $17.50 per hour.
• Associate Discount: Enjoy an excellent employee discount on our already massively reduced prices for apparel and home goods.
• Flexible Scheduling: Great work-life balance with shifts that accommodate students and part-time needs.
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time and part-time associates.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age (with valid work permit) or 18 years of age upon application.
• No prior retail or apparel experience required—we will teach you the merchandising standards you need to succeed.
• Must possess a genuine passion for customer service, a strong work ethic, and a highly friendly demeanor.
• Physical capability to stand, walk on hard floors, bend, and lift up to 30 pounds continuously during a shift.