Retail Jobs

Part time retail jobs are some of the most common part time work, with evening, weekend and short shifts. Add your location and choose part time in the job type filter to see them.

Ask how many hours a week you can expect and how far ahead schedules are posted. See part time jobs near me for openings in other fields.

Full time retail jobs include key holder, department lead, store manager and some sales and stock roles. Full time positions are more likely to include benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.

Choose full time in the job type filter, or see full time jobs near me for every field. Read each posting for the expected schedule, since full time retail often includes weekends.

Weekend retail jobs are easy to find, since weekends are among the busiest times in most stores. They suit students and people with a weekday job.

Mention your weekend availability clearly in your application. See weekend jobs near me for weekend work in other fields.

Seasonal retail jobs open before busy periods such as the winter holidays and back to school. They are temporary, but strong seasonal workers are often asked to stay on.

Apply early, since stores often start hiring well before the season begins. See seasonal jobs near me for more temporary work.

Retail jobs hiring immediately are most common before holidays, when stores open, and when a store needs to fill shifts fast. Some stores interview on the spot or within days of applying.

Keep your availability open, answer calls quickly and bring an ID to interviews so you can complete paperwork. See jobs hiring immediately near me for quick starts in other fields.

Entry level retail jobs include sales associate, cashier, stock associate, fitting room associate and customer service desk associate. Most do not require a degree, and many stores list only a high school diploma or none at all.

What qualifications do you need to work in retail? Usually basic math, clear communication, the ability to stand for a shift and lift stock, and a schedule that fits the store's needs.

Under federal child labor rules, 16 and 17 year olds may work any non-hazardous job for unlimited hours, which covers most retail work. They still may not do jobs the Department of Labor has declared hazardous for anyone under 18, such as running balers and compactors or driving on the job in most cases.

States can set stricter rules, such as hour limits or work permits, so check your state's rules too. See jobs for teens near me for retail jobs for teens and other first jobs.

Under federal rules, 14 and 15 year olds may work in most retail jobs, such as cashiering, selling, price marking, bagging and stocking shelves. They may not operate power-driven machinery other than office machines, work in freezers or meat coolers, or do baking.

• No more than 3 hours on a school day, including Fridays.
• No more than 18 hours in a school week.
• No more than 8 hours on a non-school day and 40 hours in a non-school week.
• Only between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., or until 9 p.m. from June 1 through Labor Day.

Work must be outside school hours. Many stores set their own minimum hiring age above the federal minimum, so read each posting.

Retail management jobs include key holder, assistant store manager, department manager and store manager. Managers handle scheduling, hiring, training, sales goals, inventory and store safety.

Many managers start as associates and move up, and some retailers run management training programs for graduates. Search retail manager or assistant store manager with your location to see openings.

Merchandising retail jobs set up products and displays so shoppers can find and buy them. Merchandisers follow layout plans, reset shelves, set up promotions and check stock levels.

Some merchandisers work for one store, while others work for a product brand and visit several stores in a territory. Territory roles often need a car and a driver's license.

Clothing retail jobs include sales associate, fitting room associate, stylist, visual merchandiser and stock associate in apparel and department stores. An interest in fashion and helping customers choose sizes and styles helps.

Many clothing stores offer an employee discount and ask staff to follow a dress code. Search clothing or apparel with your location to see openings near you.