Associate or Clerk or Cashier Jobs in Maryland

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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Seasonal Sales Associate

  • Ocean City, MD
  • 45+ days ago
  • Ocean City, MD
  • 45+ days ago

messages according to UA Service Model Incorporate product knowledge into selling process by participating in training Retail Operations Maintain standards covering merchandise and floor sets Comply...

Barista / Cashier - Hiring Immediately

  • Ocean City, MD
  • 7 days ago
  • Ocean City, MD
  • 7 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...

Traveling Retail Representative

  • Chesapeake Beach, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Chesapeake Beach, MD
  • 4 days ago

Join our team of Travel Retail Merchandisers! In this role, we handle product movement at retail. We display it, we move it, we track it; making sure stores and their product suppliers have the...

Traveling Store Merchandiser

  • California, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • California, MD
  • 4 days ago

Join our team of Travel Retail Merchandisers! In this role, we handle product movement at retail. We display it, we move it, we track it; making sure stores and their product suppliers have the...

Residential HVAC Sales Representative - Beltway

  • Hyattsville, MD
  • 29 days ago
  • Hyattsville, MD
  • 29 days ago

Company Name: ARS-Rescue Rooter Overview: Beltway Area (Maryland Side) | $100K - $200K+ per year (Uncapped Commission) Turn High-Quality Leads into Big Earnings American Residential Services (ARS)...

Store Team Member - Full-Time - #869

  • Linthicum Heights, MD
  • 60+ days ago
  • Linthicum Heights, MD
  • 60+ days ago

Additional Job Info: Additional $1.50/hr. for working 10pm-6am Full-time Team Members are required to work 4 weekend days per month. Overview: Got high-energy and love to hustle? Come join the...

Territory Sales Representative

  • Upper Marlboro, MD
  • 60+ days ago
  • Upper Marlboro, MD
  • 60+ days ago

102225403 Prince George's Blvd, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772 TruGreen accepts applications on an ongoing basis. Job Description TruGreen Neighborhood Lawn Territory Sales Representative Every...

Outside Sales Representative

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 1 hour ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 1 hour ago

Are you a driven sales professional with a track record of success in pipeline,midstream, refineries, manufacturing, or chemical plants? Do you haveexperience selling service-based solutions and...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Fort Meade, MD
  • 5 hours ago
  • Fort Meade, MD
  • 5 hours ago

Retail Sales Associate for US Patriot Part Time Retail Sales Associate - On Base at Fort Meade, Maryland Starting Rate: $17.75/hour Flexibility to work days, nights, or weekends Come and join a...

Inverness Food Truck hiring line cook and cashier FT/PT

  • Monkton, MD
  • 5 hours ago
  • Monkton, MD
  • 5 hours ago

Inverness Brewery is hiring for its food truck! Line cooks and cashier positions. Full time or part time. Must have transportation and be available for weekends. Experience helpful, but willing to...

Lead Retail Sales Associate

  • Fort Meade, MD
  • 5 hours ago
  • Fort Meade, MD
  • 5 hours ago

Lead Retail Sales Associate for US Patriot Full Time Lead Retail Sales Associate - On Base at Fort Meade, Maryland Starting Rate: $18.75/hour Come and join a FUN sales team with US Patriot! Great...

PT Sales Associate - Eddie Bauer #4193 Annapolis Mall

  • Annapolis, MD
  • 6 hours ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 6 hours ago

Overview Our Sales Associates promote our culture, values and mission. As a Sales Associate, your number one job is to share your love of fashion and do whatever it takes to create an amazing...

PT Sales Associate - Eddie Bauer #4272 Arundel Mills

  • Hanover, MD
  • 6 hours ago
  • Hanover, MD
  • 6 hours ago

Overview Our Sales Associates promote our culture, values and mission. As a Sales Associate, your number one job is to share your love of fashion and do whatever it takes to create an amazing...

Community Leasing Associate - Affordable

  • Wheaton, MD
  • 6 hours ago
  • Wheaton, MD
  • 6 hours ago

Community: Oakfield Phase Two Number of Units: 371 Community Leasing Associate - Affordable OUR COMPANY: At Fairfield, we are proud to be a leader in the multifamily housing industry. We are...

Overnight Stock Clerk Part Time

  • Owings Mills, MD
  • 6 hours ago
  • Owings Mills, MD
  • 6 hours ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Demographic Data for Maryland

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Salary for Associate or Clerk or Cashier Jobs in Maryland

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 Maryland 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 Maryland
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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