Retail Sales Associate Part Time

Ithaca, NY #0352

Part time

R255089

A World-Class Team

BJ’s Wholesale Club is powered by more than 30,000 team members who make a real impact every day. Whether you're stocking shelves, solving problems or shaping strategy, your work helps families save on what matters most.

We’re a team built on purpose and opportunity. Join us and be part of something meaningful.

Why You’ll Love Working at BJ’s

At BJ’s Wholesale Club, our team members are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being and future – both on and off the job. When you grow, we grow.

Here’s just some of what you can look forward to:

• Weekly Pay: Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms.

• Daily Pay: Access your earned pay before payday, giving you more flexibility when you need it. (fee may apply.)

• Free BJ’s Memberships: Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.*

• Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.*

• Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits: Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle.*

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older).*

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount.*

*Eligibility requirements vary by position.

Job Summary

Responsible for Executing Acquisition 365, renewing, upgrading, cross-selling BJ’s Loyatly Programs. Also responsible for merchandise returns, exchanges, pick-ups, and general customer services inquiries. Provides excellent and efficient member service.

Team Members:

• Carry out job functions and responsibilities as assigned. Support the application of club policies, procedures and compliance.

• We strive for flawless execution and hold ourselves accountable.

• Acts with honesty and integrity and lead with the member in mind to address any and all concerns and to escalate any concerns, as appropriate.

• Ensure a safe and positive environment for our members and each other.

• Embrace inclusion and diversity, by working together with collaboration and respect. Work as a team to achieve goals.

• Move with speed and agility in everything we do.

• Innovate and adapt so we can move as fast as the world around us.

• Maintain a friendly to and positive attitude.

Members:

• Deliver service excellence through all points of contact.

• Resolve and deescalate to address every member concern.

• Ensure a safe and positive environment and experience for the members.

• Daily commitment to GOLD Member Standards

• Greet, Anticipate, Appreciate (GAA)

• Fast, Friendly Full, Fresh, Clean

Club Standards: Work as a team to deliver GOLD club standards daily.

• Work with commitment and pride to deliver GOLD- Grand opening look daily

• All items stocked and promotional plans executed

• Maintain visible accurate signage

• Clean and organized, inside and out

Know your Business:

• Understand how to access and read production and/or financial performance reporting for your department.

• See the connection between consistent execution and the positive impact it can have on the business.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Promotes the BJ’s value proposition regarding acquisition, retention, perks, and the Member experience.

• Converts potential members by actively and effectively pitching all membership programs in accordance with company policies and practices.

• Sells BJ’s membership products to potential new and existing members with high energy and determination

• Drives toward goal achievement, defined by business established benchmarks and results

• Exhibits clear understanding of all BJ’s Membership options, and Co-Brand credit card.

• Delivers superior customer service to Members by serving as a first line point-of-contact regarding membership, credit card applications, general questions, issues, merchandise returns, exchanges, product look up, and pick-ups.

• Follows tax exempt/resale membership policies in regard to the retention processes and procedures, including monitoring membership renewals and tax-exempt/resale status.

• Resolves Member concerns in a courteous and timely manner. Escalates issues to PIC and MOD when necessary.

• Assists with BOPIC (Buy Online and Pick Up In Club) orders for members.

• Maintains all club policies and procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned, including working in other departments as needed.

• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of this job.

Qualifications

• Prior front line/customer service or previous sales experience preferred.

• Results driven with proven success in goal achievement

• Basic math skills preferred.

• Computer proficiency preferred.

Environmental Job Conditions

• Most of the time is spent frequently remaining in a stationary position on hard surfaces. There may be a need to occasionally position oneself to examine or scan merchandise, including bending, handling, pulling, reaching, and/or stooping.

• Occasionally requires lifting objects up to 30 pounds. May require lifting and moving heavy and/or awkward objects more than 30 pounds with assistance.

• Located in a comfortable indoor area with infrequent exposure to temperature extremes and loud noises. There may be occasional contact with cleaning agents.

In accordance with the Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position. At BJ’s Wholesale Club, we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications. The pay range for this position is $17.75 - $21.74

We recognize the growing role of AI tools, including ChatGPT, and value familiarity with them. That said, we want to hear from your authentic self. Your application should reflect your own skills, experiences, and insights rather than AI-generated responses.

Who We Are

BJ’s Wholesale Club is driven by a powerful purpose: we take care of the families who depend on us. More than 8 million members rely on us for unbeatable value and convenience. Headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, BJ’s is a leading membership warehouse club with over 250 clubs, nearly 200 BJ’s Gas® stations and eight distribution centers across 21 states – and growing.

BJ’s offers the highest-quality fresh produce, meat, deli and bakery items as well as apparel, electronics, home goods and more – all at unbeatable value. Our members shop how and when they want, whether it’s in our clubs, online or with curbside pickup.