Sales Associate - Putnam, CT

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Putnam, CT, USA
In-Office
17-18 Hourly
Entry level
Retail
The Role
Assists customers with product selection and troubleshooting, maintains an organized and stocked department, manages inventory and incoming freight, assembles outdoor power equipment, and supports store operations. The role requires strong customer service, communication, teamwork, dependability, and the ability to lift and move equipment in a fast-paced retail environment.
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Sales Associate

Runnings Supply

Runnings is looking for a driven and hands-on Sales Associate to join our team. This is a great entry-level opportunity for someone who enjoys working with tools and power equipment while providing excellent customer service.

Pay Range: $16.94-$18.00 Depending on experience.

Position Summary

This role focuses on assisting customers, maintaining department organization, and ensuring inventory and freight are handled efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist customers with product selection and provide knowledgeable recommendations
  • Deliver high-quality customer service and support
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked department
  • Help manage inventory levels and restock merchandise as needed
  • Process incoming freight in a timely and efficient manner
  • Assemble outdoor power equipment such as chainsaws, trimmers, and leaf blowers
  • Identify basic equipment issues and assist customers with troubleshooting
  • Stay informed on department products, features, and uses
  • Support overall store operations and team efforts

Qualifications

  • Must be 16 years of age or older
  • Previous retail or customer service experience is a plus, but not required
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks
  • Ability to lift and move power equipment

What We’re Looking For

  • A positive, team-oriented attitude
  • Willingness to learn and grow within the company
  • Dependable and detail-oriented
  • Interest in tools, equipment, and assisting customers

Why Join Runnings?

  • Competitive pay
  • Employee discount
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • A supportive and team-focused environment

Qualifications Behaviors Preferred Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Skills Required

  • Must be 16 years of age or older
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks
  • Ability to lift and move power equipment
  • Previous retail or customer service experience
  • Interest in tools and equipment
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The Company
HQ: Marshall, MN
367 Employees
Year Founded: 1947

What We Do

We are Runnings, your home, farm and outdoor store, with 57 stores and over 2700 employees. To view job opportunities currently open across our company, visit www.runnings.com/careers. We are a highly successful, rapidly growing family-owned, general merchandise retail company. And, we want you to join our team. The Runnings story begins on December 5th, 1947, when founder Norman “Red” Running opened the first store in downtown Marshall, Minnesota. Runnings started as an automotive supply store, but quickly expanded its product mix to sell farm and fleet equipment and supplies. The company would continue on a slow path of growth until 1988 when a group involving Dennis and Adele Reed purchased the company. Under the Reed’s leadership, Runnings has grown from 8 stores in 2 states to 56 stores in 8 states including Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa, Connecticut, North Dakota, Montana, New York and New Hampshire. Over the past 6 decades, Runnings has not only changed in store count, but the selection of products our stores sell. We work very hard to offer a fair price on quality, durable and trusted merchandise including clothing, footwear, automotive, sporting goods, farm supplies, lawn and garden, toys, housewares, tools, pet and animal supplies and more. The Runnings team is now over 2,700 strong and the company continues to call Marshall home to its corporate office and flagship store. The company has undergone incredible change over the years, but one thing that will never be compromised is owner Dennis and Adele Reed’s commitment to serving the needs of our customers. We are Runnings, your home, farm and outdoor store.

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