Sales Associate

This Job starts out as part time and can progress into full time

JOB SUMMARY:

The Sales Associate assists in the general operations of the thrift stores. This includes processing donations, sorting, pricing, tagging, selecting, and shelving, operating the sales system and other responsibilities as assigned. Our sales staff love to help people and take pride in maintaining the fresh clean appearance of our store and the merchandise we sell.

REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience in retail store preferred

Possess a valid Driver’s license and/or has transportation

Ability to follow directions given verbally and/or written

Comfortable working with cash, counting back change.

Must be able to work flexible hours and willing to work weekends.

Knowledge of using a sales systems, including void transactions, making change, tax exempt sales and special sales programs and vouchers

Excellent math/accounting skills and familiarity working with cash receipts.

Must be self-motivated and able to work in a constantly changing environment.

Must have excellent people skills and must be able to handle problems and issues appropriately without being frustrated or offensive to the public.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position entails working with assorted items large and small.

Daily tasks include lifting, bending, standing, sorting, labeling, merchandising, and cleaning.

Able to lift 40 pounds

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Must ensure high customer service standards

Prepare merchandise for sale by pricing and tagging a variety of merchandise we sell.

Assist Management in creating an attractive shopping environment, which includes neatly stacking, shelving, and hanging clothing, bedding, and other donated goods.

Work with Management to enforce pricing policies and special promotions to maximize sales

Must keep information in a confidential and secure manner

Must be able to adhere to project and work deadlines