Retail Sales Associate Jobs in Kentucky
Retail Sales Associate jobs in Kentucky are consistently active, with demand concentrated in big-box retail, grocery chains, home improvement, and consumer electronics stores that anchor the state's major commercial corridors. The largest concentrations of openings are in Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green, where employers like Walmart, Kroger, and Target maintain a strong and lasting retail footprint. The most in-demand specialties include customer service, merchandising, and loss prevention support roles. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Base Pay
This role has a minimum base pay from $15.00 per hour with higher starting pay available based on experience.Purpose:
Floor & Decor’s Sales Associates play a key role in continuously providing customers with friendly, accurate service and support in finding products to complete their project. Our Sales Associates contribute to a fast pace, safe environment by keeping sales departments clean and well stocked. If you love to learn and have a passion for helping others, come join us on our sales floor. Full-Time and Part-Time Positions Available.
Qualities we look for:
- Friendly and enthusiastic
- Entrepreneur and hard-working
- Honest and accountable
- Excellent communication and listening skills
Essential Job Functions:
- Connect with customers, ask about their projects, recommend our products and excite customers about their purchase.
- Provide above and beyond customer service and exceed customer expectations when assisting customers.
- Maintain the in-stock condition of assigned areas and ensure it is clean, shoppable and safe.
- Work in cooperation with management and team members to achieve sales goals.
- Process customers at checkout using point of sale (POS) system.
- Process customer refunds and exchanges according to established guidelines.
- Follow established cash, check and credit card acceptance procedures.
- Create price tags and merchandise signs. Stock, tag and display merchandise.
- Act and work in a manner consistent with the company’s core values.
- Demonstrate and understand compliance of the company’s safety processes.
- Answer telephone according to the company guidelines.
- Be available to assist in other areas of the store as needed.
- Work in a fast pace environment with accuracy.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Knowledge of basic math skills.
- Customer service experience.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and work well under pressure.
- Some positions may require completion of forklift certifications through F&D.
- Where permissible by state law, certification to use heavy equipment requires successful passing of a drug test.
Working Conditions (travel & environment)
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a warehouse environment and moving vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is typically quiet to moderate.
Physical/Sensory Requirements
- Ability exert 30 – 60 pounds of force occasionally, and or 20-30 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The employee is often required to use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Note: Floor & Decor considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or familial status, veteran status, or based on any other class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Floor & Decor also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer at its sole discretion.
Store Hours
Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Pickup Hours
Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Benefits & Rewards
Bonus opportunities & career advancement opportunities at every level
Programs that help you reach your financial goals: 401k with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Referral Bonus Program
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and other Insurance Plans (subject to eligibility criteria)
Work-life balance, including:
Paid vacation and sick time for eligible associates
Paid holidays plus a personal holiday
Paid Volunteer Time Off that starts on Day 1
Equal Employment Opportunity
Floor & Decor provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other category protected by law.
This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. This policy and the law prohibit employment discrimination against any associate or applicant on the basis of any legally protected status outlined above.
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Retail Sales Associate Job Market in Kentucky
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Who's Hiring
- AutoZone16

- Macy's10

- T-Mobile5

- Harbor Freight Tools4

- Ollie's Bargain Outlet4

What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in retail sales associate jobs across Kentucky.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred by most Kentucky retail employers
- Prior customer-facing or cashiering experience in a retail or service environment
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to thirty pounds regularly
- Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and basic cash handling procedures
- Strong verbal communication skills and a professional, courteous customer manner
- Availability for flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Retail Sales Associate Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a retail sales associate in Kentucky?
No state-issued license or credential is required to work as a retail sales associate in Kentucky. Most employers expect at minimum a high school diploma or GED, along with some customer service or cashiering background. Completing a short in-house onboarding or product training program, which most large Kentucky retailers provide, is typically all the formal preparation needed before your first day on the floor.
Which companies hire retail sales associates in Kentucky?
Employers hiring retail sales associates in Kentucky right now include AutoZone, Macy's, and T-Mobile, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Kentucky's dense corridor of retail parks along Interstate 64 and Interstate 65 keeps large national chains and regional grocery operators among the most consistent sources of openings in the state.
Which Kentucky cities have the most retail sales associate jobs?
Louisville, Lexington, and Florence have the most retail sales associate openings in Kentucky. Louisville leads by volume as the state's largest metro and a distribution and commercial hub, while Lexington supports steady retail demand tied to its university population and growing suburban corridors, and Bowling Green draws openings from the manufacturing and logistics growth that has expanded its consumer base in recent years.
Are there remote retail sales associate jobs in Kentucky?
Yes, but they're rare. Retail sales associate work is fundamentally on-site, involving in-store customer interaction, floor merchandising, and register operations that cannot be performed remotely. About 14% of retail sales associate openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be phone-based or chat-based sales support roles rather than traditional floor associate positions.
How can I get hired as a retail sales associate in Kentucky with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to large Kentucky retailers like Kroger, Walmart, or Target, all of which hire candidates with no prior retail experience and provide structured onboarding. Starting as a cart attendant, stocker, or deli counter associate at a grocery or home improvement store is a common lateral move that quickly builds the floor experience needed for a sales associate title. A basic food handler card, which Kentucky requires for roles involving prepared food, gives applicants in grocery retail a concrete edge during screening.
Where can I find and apply to retail sales associate jobs in Kentucky?
You can find and apply to retail sales associate jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, find roles that fit your availability and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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