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Retail Markdown Associate Early Mornings Part-time

TJX Companies · Madison, WI · $15.00–$15.50 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This Marshalls role is early mornings, part time, focused on markdowns. Are you comfortable starting before the store opens?

What they are checking: Reliability for early shifts, since markdowns need to be done before customers arrive.

Tell me about a time you did repetitive detail work without losing accuracy.

What they are checking: Focus and consistency, which markdown work demands for hours at a time.

How do you handle a deadline when the work is bigger than you expected?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up early and prioritize when markdowns run long.

What do you like about working before the store opens?

What they are checking: Whether they genuinely fit the quiet, task-focused nature of early morning work.

What would you do

You can't find several items on your markdown list. What do you do?

What they are checking: Searching thoroughly and reporting what's missing rather than skipping it silently.

What would you do if a coworker asked you to mark down an item they wanted to buy?

What they are checking: Integrity with pricing, which loss prevention standards depend on.

Once markdowns are done, you may help recover the floor. How would you organize a messy area?

What they are checking: Ability to keep the store clean and organized, which every associate is expected to do.

A customer asks why an item's price changed since yesterday. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Answering customer questions politely and honestly while following company policy.

About the work

What do you think a markdown associate does, and why does it matter to the store?

What they are checking: Understanding that accurate markdowns keep prices right and move merchandise.

How would you make sure every item on your markdown list gets the right new price?

What they are checking: Detail-oriented work habits, since a missed or wrong ticket causes register disputes.

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The full job description

As published by TJX Companies.

Marshalls At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer. Job Description: Opportunity: Grow Your Career Responsible for delivering a highly satisfied customer experience proven by engaging and interacting with all customers, embodying customer experience principles and philosophy, and maintaining a clean and organized store environment. Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. • Role models established customer experience practices with internal and external customers • Supports and embodies a positive store culture through honesty, integrity, and respect • Accurately rings customer purchases/returns and counts change back to customer according to established operating procedures • Promotes credit and loyalty programs • Maintains and upholds merchandising philosophy and follows established merchandising procedures and standards • Accurately processes and prepares merchandise for the sales floor following company procedures and standards • Initiates and participates in store recovery as needed throughout the day • Maintains all organizational, cleanliness, and recovery standards for the sales floor and participates in the maintenance/cleanliness of the entire store • Provides and accepts recognition and constructive feedback • Adheres to all labor laws, policies, and procedures • Supports and participates in store shrink reduction goals and programs • Participates in safety awareness and maintains a safe environment • Other duties as assigned Who We’re Looking For: You. • Possesses excellent customer service skills • Able to work a flexible schedule to support business needs • Possesses strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail • Capable of multi-tasking • Able to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations • Capable of lifting heavy objects with or without reasonable accommodation • Works effectively with peers and supervisors • Retail customer experience preferred Benefits include: Associate discount; EAP; smoking cessation; bereavement; 401(k) Associate contributions; child care & cell phone discounts; pet & legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. Those who meet service or hours requirements are also eligible for: 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long term disability; paid parental leave; paid holidays/vacation/sick; auto/home insurance discounts; scholarship program; adoption assistance. All benefits are provided in accordance with and subject to the terms of the applicable plan or program and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information. In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. Address: 2117 Zeier Road Location: USA Marshalls Store 0752 Madison WI This position has a starting pay range of $15.00 to $15.50 per hour. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

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