Are you looking for a retail sales associate position with a top retail store in the United States? Before going out and submitting all those applications take a quick look at the top ten retail stores listed here. This list will help you decide which retail store is the right fit for you, along with hints about each retail location’s hiring practices and promotional track.
Wal-Mart
With over 2,700 Wal-Mart stores, 495 Sam’s Clubs and 1,150 international store Wal-Mart is the largest retailer in the world. All new retail sales associates will go through a New Associate Orientation. This will place the retail sales associate in the customer’s shoes, allowing the retail sales associate to observe all aspects of the customers experience. Wal-Mart retail sales associate have the ability to request entering the management training program to help build a Wal-Mart career. To see job openings near you and to fill out an online application for a Wal-Mart retails sales associate position click here.
Target
Target operates more than 1,500 stores nationwide, including 175 Super Target stores. To apply for a retail sales associate position you must fill out an application by computer at the store you are looking to work in. At the front of the store should be a computer surrounded by a red desk, this is where you will fill out and submit your application. Every Target retail sales associate is given their own personal career path along with all the tools necessary to achieve their goals.
Home-Depot
Home Depot is the worlds largest home improvement retailer. Home Depot hires special help for the Spring months to help in their gardening areas. They also offer a Store Leadership Program that lasts about 24 months. In that time a retail sales associate will have over 250 hours of classroom learning, four different job rotations and mentoring by established company leaders. Home Depot holds career fairs fairly often, check here for a date and location near you. You can apply for a retail sale associate position online here.
Lowe’s
For over 50 years Lowe’s has strived to be their customer’s first choice when it comes to all home improvement needs. To accomplish this, Lowe’s looks for only the best retail sales associates. Because Lowe’s in constantly growing, advancement up the company ranks can happen quickly. Lowe’s provides retail management associates with an innovative management development program. This program gives the retail sales associates all the tools they need to needed to take advantage of the quickly expanding atmosphere. To apply online try here. Not all store utilize this online tool, if the location near you is not listed you must go into the store to apply for a retail sale associate position.
JC Penney
JC Penney has recently been listed as one of “Fortune” magazine’s “Most Admired” general merchandisers. JC Penney has over 250 new stores slated for opening in the next five years. This kind of growth can be a great advantage to new retail sales associates. JC Penney’s is looking for retail sales associates that are willing to commit to customer service and enjoy working with people. At this site a prospective retail sales associate can browse the different job categories to ensure a perfect career fit. Once a job is chosen you can click here to put in your resume or application.
Best Buy
Best Buy employees more than 140,000 people across the United States and Canada. If a retail sales associate has understanding of current technology and an ability to work with people, Best Buy could be the perfect job match for you. Offering store discounts as part of their benefit package, Best Buy is a highly popular place to work. To apply online for a retail sales associate position with Best Buy visit this site and click the apply here button.
Circuit City
Circuit City is a Fortune 200 company, employing 40,000 people among their 600 stores across the nation. If you live near Richmond VA, where the corporate headquarters are, a retail sales associate can enjoy the benefits of business casual dress, outdoor volleyball courts, a softball field, intramural sports and an annual picnic. For those not as fortunate to live in that area, Circuit City is still a wonderful company to work for. You can browse job opportunities here.
Barnes & Noble
With a high tendency to promote from within, Barnes & Noble shows that they value their retail sales associates greatly. Over 80% of the retail location managers started out as a bookseller, the entry level retail sales associate position. Download an application here and take it directly to the Barnes & Noble location you want to work for. If there is a store opening soon near you and you would like to be considered for future employment, download the application, check here for contact information, and mail your application in.
Borders
Borders encourages their retail sales associates to assert their individuality. They understand that their products help to shape and define every one, making each person original and unique. Borders believes that every retail sales associate can lend their own knowledge and ideas to help the company as a whole to grow and expand. The work environment is open and receptive, and Borders believes that all retail sales associates are equal. To apply for a position to Borders click here.
Toys ‘R’ Us
Toys ‘R’ Us has locations in 32 countries around the world. Home to people everywhere that say “I don’t wanna grow up,” Toys ‘R’ Us offers perfect career opportunities for every kid at heart. They are dedicated to promoting within whenever possible. As a retail sales associate for Toys ‘R’ Us, the company will ensure they invest the time in you to help develop skills and knowledge. To apply online for a retail sales associate position click here.
