Retail Sales Associate

<p><span><strong><span><span>Retail Sales Associate- The Salvation Army Thrift Store </span></span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong><span><span>About The Salvation Army</span></span></strong><span> </span></span></p> <p><span>The Salvation Army is an international movement and part of the universal Christian church. Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Our thrift stores play a vital role in funding our community services and </span><span>providing</span><span> affordable shopping options to our neighbors.</span></span><span> </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong><span><span>About the Role</span></span></strong><span> </span></span></p> <p><span>Join our team in "Doing the </span><span>Most Good</span><span>" as a Store Sales Associate. </span><span>We're</span> <span>seeking</span><span> friendly and enthusiastic individuals who will help create a welcoming shopping experience for our diverse community of customers and donors. This role combines customer service, retail operations, and mission-driven work to support The Salvation Army's community programs. </span><span>You'll</span><span> be an essential part of our team, transforming donations into resources that directly support our mission of serving those in need in our community.</span></span><span> </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong><span>Pay Rate: $15.50</span></strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Status:</strong> Part-time, up to 20 hours per week</span></p> <p><span>Shift: 4:30pm-8:30pm (hours may vary, includes Saturday)</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong><span>Key Responsibilities</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Provide exceptional customer service by greeting customers and offering assistance</span></li> <li><span>Process sales transactions accurately using our Point of Sale system including opening, closing, and balancing</span></li> <li><span>Maintain store appearance through cleaning, organizing, and restocking</span></li> <li><span>Help meet daily production goals by processing and displaying new merchandise</span></li> <li><span>Contribute to a positive shopping environment</span></li> <li><span>Must also have one or more these three duties:</span></li> <ul> <li><span>Bank Running </span></li> <li><span>Pricing</span></li> <li><span>Cross trained in other Departments</span></li> </ul> </ul> <p><span><strong><span><span>What You'll Need to Succeed</span></span></strong><span> </span></span></p> <p><span><strong><span><span>Required Qualifications</span></span></strong><span> </span></span></p> <ul> <li><span>High School Diploma or currently pursuing</span></span><span> </span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Strong English communication skills for customer and team interactions</span></span><span> </span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Basic computer skills and ability to learn new systems</span></span><span> </span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Ability to work a flexible schedule</span></span><span> </span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Professional appearance and adherence to dress code</span></span><span> </span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Reliable and team-oriented mindset</span></span><span> </span></span></li> <li><span>Reliable transportation (to complete bank runs)</span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong><span><span>Physical Requirements</span></span></strong><span> </span></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Ability to stand for extended periods</span></span><span> </span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Capability to move throughout the store</span></span><span> </span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Physical ability to handle merchandise and </span><span>maintain</span><span> store appearance</span></span><span> </span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong><span><span>Training and Development</span></span></strong><span> </span></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Comprehensive POS system training provided</span></span><span> </span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Expected POS system </span><span>proficiency</span><span> within 3 months</span></span><span> </span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Ongoing professional development opportunities</span></span><span> </span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong><span><span>What Success Looks Like</span></span></strong><span> </span></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Accurate and efficient sales transactions</span></span><span> </span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Positive customer feedback</span></span><span> </span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Clean and organized store environment</span></span><span> </span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Meeting daily production and sales goals</span></span><span> </span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Strong team</span><span> collaboration</span></span><span> </span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Reliable attendance and punctuality</span></span><span> </span></span></li> </ul> <p><span> </span></span><span> </span></span></p> <