Retail Sales Associate
Listed on 2026-01-29
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Retail
Retail Sales, Customer Service Rep -
Sales
Retail Sales
Location: St. Louis
Overview
Pay: $15.00 to $17.70 per hour
We offer an easily achievable commission structure that pays you for every transaction you process.
PositionFull-Time Retail Sales Associate (Pawnbroker / Retail Sales Associate) to join our team in pawn store locations nationwide. The Pawnbroker / Retail Sales Associate partners with the entire staff of the store to ensure customer service on both the lending and retail sides of the business. A Pawnbroker/Retail Sales Associate greets, engages, and interacts with customers in a positive and professional manner to process sales, loans, and other transactions.
The associates will work with a wide variety of jewelry and general merchandise, including tools, electronics, firearms (in FFL locations) and much more. The Full-Time Pawnbroker / Retail Sales Associate position offers an hourly wage, plus commission based on productivity. The successful Pawnbroker / Retail Sales Associate’s actual pay will be based on factors such as work location, qualifications, and experience.
- Greets and interacts with all customers to develop rapport to better provide and recommend appropriate financial solutions.
- Performs non-management open/close procedures.
- Keeps the sales floor clean, stocked, and maintains the display of merchandise.
- Performs sales and loan transactions in accordance with established policies, procedures, practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Handles all cash and negotiable items in accordance with established policies, procedures, practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Answers incoming calls per company standards.
- Effectively communicates to customers the legal aspects of the pawn and buy transactions.
- Communicates effectively with coworkers and managers, displaying respect and using effective communication tools.
- Partners with all employees to create a positive and memorable customer experience.
- Successfully completes the assigned training.
- Other related duties, as assigned.
- Must be willing and able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
- Must be willing and able to perform duties and tasks for extended periods of time (standing, stooping, walking, climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting).
- Ability to work with firearms and to become firearms certified.
- Employees may be asked to assist a customer on the exterior of the building or retrieve products stored in exterior storage buildings or other areas.
- Minimum Age: 18 years old
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
- Strong desire to work, serve customers, work with people, and be team-oriented.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to perform basic math calculations proficiently.
- Cash handling experience is preferred.
- Should be able to work in multiple locations, as business needs dictate.
- Must have the ability to work a flexible retail schedule based on business needs, including weekends and holidays.
- Computer literate and able to operate POS systems and common office machines.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental, and other voluntary options (eligibility required).
- The best working hours in the business. Most stores open at 9AM and close at 6PM; many stores are closed on Sundays.
- Earned Wage Access program available to all employees on the second day of employment, with access to withdraw up to 50% of wages earned up to seven times in a payroll cycle.
- Ability to earn unlimited commission above hourly base rate.
- Vacation: one week after six months; additional week after one year; two weeks on each anniversary thereafter; 120 hours after five years (adjusted per state/local requirements).
- Sick/Personal: 8 hours after 6 months; 16 hours each anniversary thereafter (years 2-5); 24 hours after five years (adjusted per state/local requirements).
- Employee discounts from first day of active employment.
- Tuition Reimbursement with First Cash Education (up to $2,000 per year) for full-time employees meeting requirements.
- Access to over 10,000 discounts from 1,000+ companies with First Cash Perks.
- Auto-enrollment in the First Cash 401k program after six months of employment.
- Access to the First Cash Pet Insurance program.
The employee commission incentive plan is proprietary to First Cash. Pawnbrokers have the potential to earn 2-8% commission, based on the gross profit of their personal performance. Applicants are provided with more details regarding the commission incentive plan during the interview process.
Note:
The information contained in this description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this job or the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management has the discretion to assign/reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
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