Associate or Clerk or Cashier Jobs in Alabama

An Associate, Clerk, or Cashier in the retail industry plays a crucial role in enhancing customer experience, managing transactions, and ensuring smooth operations of the store. Their responsibilities include greeting customers, addressing inquiries, providing product information, and facilitating purchases. They are often the first point of contact for customers, hence, excellent customer service skills are essential. They should also possess basic math skills for handling cash, as well as proficiency in using point-of-sale (POS) systems. Knowledge about the store's products and the ability to communicate effectively are also key. Depending on the establishment, cash handling or food handling certifications may be required.

Prior to becoming an Associate, Clerk, or Cashier, an individual might hold roles such as Sales Assistant, Stock Associate, or Customer Service Representative. These roles would provide them with valuable experience in dealing with customers, managing merchandise, and understanding the retail environment. Furthermore, these positions help in developing the necessary skills like attention to detail, patience, and multitasking, which are crucial for succeeding in the role of an Associate, Clerk, or Cashier in the retail industry.

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Barista

  • Hope Hull, AL
  • 5 days ago
  • Hope Hull, AL
  • 5 days ago

Join us and inspire with every cup! At Starbucks, its all about connection. People are at the heart of who we are, especially the people that are a part of our store team. We connect with each...

Sales Representative

  • Birmingham, AL
  • moments ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • moments ago

We're searching for someone who thrives on winning new business to join our team as a Sales Representative. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of prior sales experience and excel in a...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Homewood, AL
  • moments ago
  • Homewood, AL
  • moments ago

A Retail Sales Associate (part-time) is a valued member of a high performing team who is empowered & equipped to do their job. You will know why your work matters and take pride in what you do!...

Store Associate

  • Gardendale, AL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Gardendale, AL
  • 6 hours ago

At CVS Health, were building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nations leading...

Sales Associate, Apartments.com - Tuscaloosa or Huntsville, AL

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 6 hours ago

Sales Associate, Apartments.com - Tuscaloosa or Huntsville, AL Job Description CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information,...

Metro by T-Mobile Retail Sales Rep Bilingual

  • Enterprise, AL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Enterprise, AL
  • 6 hours ago

Metro by T-Mobile Sales Representative Hablas Espanol? All in Pay Range includes Base + Commission with average of 15+ an hour Estamos contratando Representates Bilingue!! Si hablas espanol y...

Metro by T-Mobile Retail Sales Rep

  • Enterprise, AL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Enterprise, AL
  • 6 hours ago

Metro by T-Mobile Sales Representative All in Pay Range includes Base + Commission with average of 15+ an hour Are you ready to work for an AMAZING company with AWESOME benefits! Be a part of...

Inside Sales Representative - O'Neal Steel / Mobile, AL

  • Mobile, AL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Mobile, AL
  • 6 hours ago

O'Neal Steel is currently seeking an Inside Sales Representative for our Mobile, AL facility. The role of the Inside Sales representative is to identify new customer sales opportunities and manage...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 6 hours ago

As a Retail Sales Associate, youll be the face of Best Buy for customers who visits our stores. Well train you with the skills and knowledge you need to confidently recommend the right tech...

Food Service Cashier

  • Gadsden, AL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Gadsden, AL
  • 7 hours ago

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to "run the best store in town." Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get...

Mortgage Retail Sales Consultant

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 7 hours ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking an Mortgage Retail Sales Consultant (SAFE) in Consumer Lending as part of Home Lending. Learn more about our career areas and lines of business at...

Cart Attendant

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 8 hours ago

Hourly Wage: $15 - $28 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Seasonal Team Associate

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 8 hours ago

Hourly Wage: $15 - $28 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Stocking Team Associate

  • Fairhope, AL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Fairhope, AL
  • 8 hours ago

Hourly Wage: $15 - $28 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

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Salary for Associate or Clerk or Cashier Jobs in Alabama

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireRetail research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Associate or Clerk or Cashiers in Alabama offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
37.2%
High School or GED
26.4%
Associate's Degree
12.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.2%
Master's Degree
8.9%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Associate or Clerk or Cashiers in Alabama
None
39.8%
Less than 1 year
35.6%
8-10 years
9.8%
1-2 years
7.3%
2-4 years
6.9%
4-6 years
0.7%


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