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0-5 years of experience
- Coordinated various positions including: produce clerk, cashier, baker, night crew, and courtesy clerk
- Managed both the bakery and produce departments during the evening
- Prioritized and micromanaged various tasks, while resolving various issues
- Assembled and organized produce displays on a daily basis
- Communicated with both employees and customers to ensure the greatest overall satisfaction
- Traveled to numerous cities in order to provide services at various Stater Bros. locations
0-5 years of experience
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations
- Resolved textbook issues and complaints promptly and professionally
- Took initiative to find extra tasks when scheduled duties were completed
- Conducted and performed basic clerical tasks for managerial staff when prompted
0-5 years of experience
Assist in the day to day office, store, and warehouse functions and other areas of operation as needed.
- Resolved issues concerning pricing, availability, damaged product, buy-backs, and special orders.
- Recognized, priced and stored merchandise,
- Handled all the complaints from customers with sensitivity.
- Handled ordering, checked deliveries and restocked and displayed shelves.
0-5 years of experience
- Communicated with customers and assisted them with purchases
- Performed tasks related to inventory and customer services as required to manage the store business
- Kept record of the products sold on daily basis and passed relevant entries in the inventory accounts via MS Excel
- Aided in the purchase of merchandise to maintain sufficient stock of goods in the store; order for larger quantities in case of high demand.
0-5 years of experience
Consistently created a welcoming environment for the customer by greeting and assisting; as well as quickly responding to customer inquiries and needs
- Demonstrated desired behaviors for staff including driving sales, handling difficult and/or complicated sales, cash management, inventory, and follow-up with customers
- Assisted Store Manager with providing a strong leadership presence and control in store, while ensuring that all customers receive good service and quality merchandise
- Utilized company tools to diagnose opportunities and develops action plans to improve performance
- Forecasts/reforecast business, focusing on productivity to meet sales goals
- Identified opportunities to drive traffic into the store through community events (weddings, parties, etc.)
0-5 years of experience
- Enhanced customer service by accurate cash handling, tasteful products made from ice cream, and by maintaining a well-organized store.
- Led the store front by supervising and training new employees
- Recognized for excellent customer service by mystery shoppers.
- Organized products for retail sale.
0-5 years of experience
Noted for strong work ethic, dependability and cooperative teamwork to meet customer needs.
- Greeted customers as they entered the store, assisted politely and efficiently to find various items in the store.
- Provided excellent customer service, proved willingness to always be of assistance to customers.
- Utilized extensive knowledge of WalMart products and services to assist customers, responsible for maintaining order and cleanliness of stock and storefront.
0-5 years of experience
Performed duties as a cashier to include cashing payroll checks with proper identification, approving grocery
returns and balancing register daily.
- Assisted customers with finding, ordering and bagging grocery items and using the credit/debit card machine.
- Maintained a clean and safe work area including restrooms, break room, office and outside lot.
- Worked extra shifts to unload grocery truck, stock shelves and fill in for call-ins as needed.
0-5 years of experience
Managed and delegated responsibilities in the night shifts.
- Handled money transactions, served/prepared food, stocked items, kept inventory, cashed out and closed store.
- Catered: Using Comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage presentation standards and proper etiquette.
- Assisted and translated to Bilingual clients, offering attentive and personalized service.
- Established friendly yet professional atmosphere to promote attentive costumer service and good teamwork.
0-5 years of experience
Operated cash register and flatbed scanner to itemize and total customers’ purchases.
- Received payments by cash, check, credit cards an automatic debit
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Completed floor replenishment and shipment as needed to ensure customer satisfaction and product availability.
- Utilized available company resources, including store promotions and training, to create sales and build customer relationships.
- Helped to maintain a clean, well-organized store and facilitate a safe and secure working and shopping environment.
- Demonstrated compliance with company policies and procedures and support company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.
0-5 years of experience
Opened and closed the store, including counting cash and opening and closing cash register.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Shared product knowledge with customers while making personal recommendations
- Prepared hot and cold deli food
- Performed US postal clerk duties at the in-store post office
- Stocked merchandise, cleaned store and performed other duties as needed.
0-5 years of experience
Ringed up customers’ items
- Operated the cash register, computers, payment processing equipment and scanners in the store, as well as itemize and total the purchases made by customers.
- Assisted in receiving, ordering and stocking grocery products as well as maintaining the overall cleanliness of the store.
- Participated in counting store physical inventory
- Reacted to all business requirements quickly and with a sense of importance
- Maintained merchandise pricing, signage and coding
0-5 years of experience
Provided quality service and assistance to customers and resolved complaints
- Received in-store training in bookkeeping procedures and store operations
- Handled large sums of cash, accurately logged and balanced till contents
- Demonstrated the ability to learn new tasks quickly, efficiently and accurately
- Operated a variety of standard office equipment and answered telephone
0-5 years of experience
Prepared and packaged various items to be shipped.
- Acquired ability to laminate and bind published and/or printed documents
- Responsible for mail and packages of P.O. Box holders at multiple locations
- Managed in the organization of mail and packages held within the store
- Maintained friendly relations with all P.O. Box holders and customers
- Held accountable for packaging of rare and high valued works of art, furniture, audio equipment, etc.
- Responsible for closing out the register
- Key holder of 3 stores
6-10 years of experience
Obtained and received merchandise, totaled bills, accepted payments and made change for customers in retail store.
- Stocked shelves, counters, and tables with merchandise.
- Set up advertising displays and arranged merchandise on counters and tables to promote sales.
- Stamped, marked, and tagged price on merchandise.
- Received merchandise selected by customers.
- Answered customers’ questions concerning location, price and use of merchandise.
- Maintained inventory checklist
- Assisted in bringing merchandise to the floor
0-5 years of experience
Distributed fine imported products from Europe.
- Managed deliveries, baked pastries on a daily basis to track sales and mitigate risk.
- Responsible for customer service and advertisement to better marketing skills and increase sales.
- Used knowledge of fine European Old-time appetizers for the purpose of growing with the company.
- Performed sanitation maintenance required by New York State with the purpose of providing good quality food, quality service, and avoid infractions in accordance to New York State law.
6-10 years of experience
Greeted customers and assisted with location of products
- Received, stored and stocked merchandise
- Completed transactions involving cash, credit and debit cards at time of purchase
- Stocked shelves and maintained cleanliness of both shelves and work areas
0-5 years of experience
Answered customers’ questions about merchandise and advised customers on merchandise selection.
- Took inventory or examined merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished.
- Stocked shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise.
- Received, opened, unpacked and issued sales floor merchandise.
- Cleaned display cases, shelves, and aisles.
- Transported packages to customers’ vehicles.
- Stamped, attached, or changed price tags on merchandise, referring to price list.
6-10 years of experience
Apply practical experience and knowledge of fruits and vegetables to ensure they are fresh for customers.
- Assist all customers in anyway possible to ensure a satisfying shopping experience.
- Properly discard all expired produce in a safe and healthy manner.
- Process delieveries by loading, unloading, checking the accuracy of orders and quality of products.
- Assist leadership in pricing items and setting up displays.
- Oversee management of cashiers, baggers and cart collectors in the front end of the store.
- Train new employers and assist other departments throughout the store during peak hours.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for the uninterrupted flow of goods in the store
- Maintained regular inventory counts and keeping a record of all stored goods
- Receiving and stacking of store merchandise
- Greeted customers and maintained awareness regarding products
- Reported discrepancies such as loss and damaged goods
- Ensuring that goods are replenished and organized on the sales floor before the opening of the store
0-5 years of experience
Understand customers’ needs and help them discover how our products meet those needs
- Multi-task in a fast paced team environment
- Possess a competitive spirit and desire to meet and exceed sales goals
- Interact with customers and provide prompt and courteous customer service to all customers
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for accepting payments in cash or with credit cards and returning correct change
- Update and restock all store inventory daily
- Attended to needs of every customers and greeting them in a polite and friendly manner
- Able to bag and wrap customers’ purchases
- Dispatch customers’ orders
- Answer customers’ questions and give information regarding the business procedures and policies in an exact and customer-friendly way
- In charge of sanitizing the bathrooms, and sweeping and mopping all floors
0-5 years of experience
- Demonstrated the ability to multi-task by keeping a balanced register while assisting customers find the items they needed as well as keeping the store looking neat
- Assisted with store bookkeeping
- Responsible for keeping the store running smoothly while the managers were absent
- Assisted with counting inventory at the beginning of the year
0-5 years of experience
- Always greeted and engaged customers warmly while tending to their needs with a genuine
- Balanced the needs of multiple customers simultaneously in a fast paced retail environment
- Trained in all areas of opening and closing the stores
- General responsibilities included, accurately counted cash drawers, receiving inventory and paying vendors, stocking shelves and coolers, keeping the stores clean and orderly
0-5 years of experience
Responsible in making sure the grocery section of the store is well-stocked for customers.
- Assist in receiving, storing, and stocking of products while ensuring proper product rotation and quality.
- Create and build product displays, ensure proper fronting of products, and handle product damages and credits according to company policy.
- Familiar with store products and their locations in order to assist customers in locating items.
- Performs all duties of a cashier.
0-5 years of experience
Provided customer service in-store and via telephone
- Operated cash register
- Produced selling goods daily
- Inventoried the store, ensured stock levels
- Maintained the store organized and clean
0-5 years of experience
- Part time position providing excellent customer service to loyal Kroger customers.
- Instantly promoted to Store Clerk during initial interview due to extensive previous experience in similar field; hired on the spot.
- Operate cash register system, money order machine, lotto terminal and credit card machine within established company guidelines.
0-5 years of experience
Perform a variety of retail functions including excellent customer service
- Front-end cashier operating the cash register and gas management systems
- Arrange inventory, stock freight, clean store, and maintain accurate records of products/services
- Handle purchases in the forms of cash, checks, credit cards, vouchers, and automatic debits
- Train new hires
0-5 years of experience
Filled and restocked shelves to ensure customer satisfaction
- Completed general maintenance on store appliances
- Provided excellent customer service
- Expediently processed customer orders
- Opened and closed the store
- Ensured customer and staff safety at all times
- Assisted the manager with large bank deposits
- Assisted in the hiring process of my replacement
0-5 years of experience
Assisted in the opening and closing of the store.
- Maintained a clean, comfortable and presentable environment for customers.
- Maintained and arranged store displays.
- Responsible for cash handling, opening and closing of registers at the start and end of my shift.
0-5 years of experience
Operated cash register
- Completed money order, lottery, and utility bill transactions
- Assisted customers with locating products
- Stocked inventory as needed when during my shift and to prepare for the following business day
- Unloaded delivery truck
0-5 years of experience
Set up advertising displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales; stamp, mark, or tag prices on merchandise.
- Obtain merchandise requested by customers.
- Answer customers’ questions concerning location, price, and use of merchandise.
- Total price and tax on merchandise purchased by customers to determine bill; and to accept payment, make change, and wrap or bag the merchandise for customers.
- Remove and record the amount of cash in register at end of shift.
0-5 years of experience
Performed flow setting and store layout
- Assisted customers with questions regarding merchandize
- Facilitated movement around the store for customers to shop
- Created price tags accordingly to store’s respective promotion
- Received, stored, and issued sale floor merchandise
- Operated cash registers
0-5 years of experience
Checking out customers at register, planogram ad on sales floor, unloading and stocking load for the store.
- Ground duties such as taking out trashes, cleaning restroom and straightening sales floor.
- Constant movement from standing to lifting objects. Paired with constant multitasking to reach customer satisfaction.
- Promotion in July, 2013.
- Shift Supervisor
- Counting of safe, register drawers, and store deposits.
- Accurate store management when Manager not present.
- Customer service: Refunds, product management and phone etiquette.
0-5 years of experience
Inventory, store, price and restock merchandise displays in retail grocery store.
- Take inventory and examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered.
- Requisition merchandise from supplier based on available space, merchandise on hand, customer demand, and advertised specials.
- Receive, open and unpack cartons and crates of merchandise, checking invoice against items received.
- Moved full cases from dock to proper location in stock rooms using manual and electric pallet jacks.
- Set up advertising signs and displayed merchandise on shelves, counters, and tables to attract customers and promote sales.
- Clean display cases, shelves and aisles.
- Pack customer purchases.
- Itemize and total customer merchandise selections at check out counter using cash register.
0-5 years of experience
Performed flow setting and store layout
- Assisted customers with questions regarding merchandize
- Facilitated movement around the store for customers to shop
- Created price tags accordingly to store’s respective promotion
- Received, stored, and issued sale floor merchandise
- Operated cash registers
6-10 years of experience
- Store clerk, [company name], Middletown, DE.
- Work approximately 25 hours per week.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Work in different departments when required due to versatility.
- Awarded Employee of the Month on a couple of occasions.
0-5 years of experience
Replenish store stock of 2000+ items
- Provide outstanding customer service
- Update inventories
- Answer, direct calls and take messages on a multi-line phone system
- Clean, organize, and create product displays
- Key holder, opening and closing duties
0-5 years of experience
- Processed the sale of merchandise
- Greeted and interacted with customers
- Monitored patrons to assist the store in loss prevention
- Maintained the appearance of the store (restocked shelves, cleaned, swept, mopped)
0-5 years of experience
- Assisted customers who came into the pharmacy and directed to the right sections.
- Made sure greeting card displays were in order.
- Delivered prescription medicines to those who were unable to pick up medicines on their own.
- Did maintenance work such as sweeping and taking out the garbage.
- Put up displays of pharmaceutical items in the store.
0-5 years of experience
- Operated cash register and EBT card machine to ring up customers’ purchases. Recorded sales and payments for customers with a credit account.
- Stocked shelves and filled vending machines as needed.
- Made bank deposits for store.
- Delivered grocery deliveries for home bound customers.
- Opened and closed store as needed.
0-5 years of experience
Operated the cash register
- Assured shelves/coolers stocked at all times
- Greeted customers and helped with in store inquires
- Calculated proper payment at end of day
- All opening procedure including store cash report and deposit
0-5 years of experience
Provided excellent customer service
- Proficient in money handling and cash register operations
- Cleaned and maintained a safe work environment
- Ensured that store merchandise was properly stocked
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for necessary duties related to opening and closing.
- Took orders from customers for the clothes they wanted cleaned.
- Made the store presentable to customers by maintaining the cleanliness of my work area
- Training new employees how to do things right.
- Figure out where held back/ lost items for customers.
- Made sure customers have proper needs taken care of.
0-5 years of experience
Greeted all customers
- Handled products and equipment in accordance with safety and sanitation guidelines
- Conducted price checks for cashiers and service clerks
- Ordered and shelved weekly sale items for customers
- Safely used knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jack, and hand trucks
- Checked and bagged items quickly
0-5 years of experience
- Performed store inventory to ensure store stayed well stocked
- Loaded up coolers and shelves as well as sweep and mop floors
- Delivered merchandises to other stores from Storage room
0-5 years of experience
- Assisted customers with finding merchandise
- Kept items off the floor and maintained orderly store environment
- Replenished items on shelves
- Kept stock room organized
0-5 years of experience
10 Key data entry of inventory information
- Priced store products to be sold
- Performed cashier duties
- Performed inbound customer service including placing orders and product pricing quotes
- Graphic design of business cards and posters
0-5 years of experience
Provide Customer Service to clients in purchase of wedding and formal gowns and accessories
- Communicate with clients about any concerns they have about products in store
- Persuade clients with kindness to buy accessories from store
- Maintain knowledge of merchandise in store
- Operate a cash register
Store Clerk Duties and Responsibilities
To accomplish their objective of providing a top-notch customer experience, Store Clerks perform a variety of tasks. Our analysis of job listings reveals the following core responsibilities:
Assisting Customers With the rise of online shopping, traditional stores are putting an increasing emphasis on customer service as a way to distinguish themselves. Store Clerks play a large role in this effort. They may greet people entering, direct shoppers to appropriate departments or search for specific items within the store. Store Clerks may be responsible for processing payments at the register, checking prices, bagging items or helping to load purchases into a customer’s vehicle.
Facility Maintenance Gathering carts from the parking lot, putting discarded items back in the right place and picking up trash in the aisles are some of the tasks Store Clerks may be assigned to perform to keep the place orderly.
Working on Promotions and Displays Store Clerks may be called upon to set up displays that highlight certain products. They also make customers aware of various store activities and offers, such as signing up for a credit card to receive a discount.
Providing Training Experienced Store Clerks are often tasked with teaching new employees and looking after their progress.
Store Clerk Skills
Successful Store Clerks are comfortable interacting with anyone who comes through the door. Interpersonal skills and desire to serve the customer in any way possible are at the heart of their job. Employers also love applicants capable of the following:
- Going the extra mile to make shoppers happy
- Following directions
- Perceiving what needs to be done and doing it, such as requesting more stock for an empty shelf or opening a new checkout line during the evening rush
- Learning about new items and procedures willingly and quickly
- Getting along with teammates
- Looking and acting professionally at all times
Store Clerk Education and Training
Typically, there are no education requirements for Store Clerks; often, Clerks may be in high school or college and working part-time. Applicants should be prepared for on-the-job training to become familiar with their employer’s products and procedures.
Store Clerk Salary
Store Clerk Resources
Whether you’re interested in learning more about becoming a Store Clerk or how to develop the traits for which employers are looking, these three resources can be worth checking out:
National Retail Federation – Whether you’re interested in holiday buying trends or finding a scholarship to use toward furthering your career, this organization is a great place for aspiring Store Clerks to learn more about everything related to the retail industry.
The Customer Rules: The 39 Essential Rules for Delivering Sensational Service by Lee Cockerell – The author of this handbook is the former Executive Vice President of Operations at Walt Disney World, so he knows a thing or two about making customers happy. Readers describe his book as “easy to read” and “understandable, but profound.” Among his rules: Ask Yourself “What Would Mom Do?” and Treat Every Customer Like a Regular. His universal wisdom can help Store Clerks become better at their jobs.
Why We Buy: The Science of Shopping by Paco Underhill – Written by an expert in retail behavior, this guide looks at shopping habits and how retailers can use this information to build a better customer base. One reviewer calls it “a funny and insightful book for people on both sides of the retail counter.”