Associate or Clerk or Cashier Jobs in Massachusetts

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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Retail Merchandiser

  • Hyannis, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Hyannis, MA
  • 1 day ago

We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining SAS Retail...

Retail Representative

  • Sudbury, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Sudbury, MA
  • 4 days ago

We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining SAS Retail...

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $55000.00 - $75000.00 Job Category: Sales - Inside/Call Center Pay Philosophy The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of...

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Traveling Store Merchandiser

  • Kingston, MA
  • 11 days ago
  • Kingston, MA
  • 11 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 Retail Merchandiser

  • South Yarmouth, MA
  • 11 days ago
  • South Yarmouth, MA
  • 11 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...

Seasonal Sales Associate

  • Wrentham, MA
  • 11 days ago
  • Wrentham, MA
  • 11 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...

Retail Stocking/Shelving Associate

  • Acton, MA
  • 14 days ago
  • Acton, MA
  • 14 days ago

We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining SAS Retail...

Barista / Cashier - Hiring Immediately

  • Danvers, MA
  • 14 days ago
  • Danvers, MA
  • 14 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

  • Waltham, MA
  • 16 days ago
  • Waltham, MA
  • 16 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...

Neuro Pharmaceutical Field Sales Representative

  • Boston, MA
  • 17 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 17 days ago

Inizio Engage has a long-standing partnership with a leading Biotechnology company, across Commercial, Patient Solutions and Medical Affairs businesses. We are advancing in Neuroscience, and an...

Insurance Sales Associate

  • Burlington, MA
  • 18 days ago
  • Burlington, MA
  • 18 days ago

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $53000.00 - $80000.00 Job Category: Sales - Comparion Pay Philosophy The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors...

Diabetes Sales Associate -- Springfield, MA

  • Springfield, MA
  • 21 days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 21 days ago

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses...

Schematic Analyst Associate

  • Springfield, MA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 45+ days ago

Schematic Associate At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! As part of our commitment to building brands through winning insights for our clients and customers, we are seeking a...

Schematic Associate

  • Springfield, MA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 45+ days ago

Schematic Associate At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! As part of our commitment to building brands through winning insights for our clients and customers, we are seeking a...

Outside Sales Representative

  • New Bedford, MA
  • 60+ days ago
  • New Bedford, MA
  • 60+ days ago

Joining Beacon Building Products as an Outside Sales Representative means becoming part of a values-driven organization. Our core principles guide everything we do: putting people first,...

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Salary for Associate or Clerk or Cashier Jobs in Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
37.0%
High School or GED
26.6%
Associate's Degree
12.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.2%
Master's Degree
8.8%
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 Massachusetts
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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