About this job
Looking for a place where “Doing the Most Good” is a mission? The Salvation Army has Daytime and Evening Lead Store Sales Associate positions available for the ideal candidate who can provide excellent customer service to our shoppers and donors, maintain a clean and well-organized work and shopping experience, and who can handle each transaction with accuracy.
We offer a competitive employee benefit program which includes voluntary life insurance, paid holidays, paid sick days, and pension contributions beginning the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
This position supports Store Management with product sales and acquisition, store maintenance and appearance, customer development and retention, banking and record keeping procedures.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Requirements:
Essential functions and responsibilities:
- Proficiently use cash register and able to assist others in basic register problem solving and use of Point of Sale system.
- Implement store opening and closing procedures as assigned.
- Supports management with banking and reporting procedures, including cash handling procedures, opening and closing or registers, bank runs, and daily deposits.
- Implement assigned strategies daily to meet product acquisition, production, and sales goals.
- Aware of product rotation process and is diligent in turning product over; communicating with central warehouse to place orders for next day’s processing when assigned..
- Follows all Salvation Army policies regarding the sale of merchandise.
- Communicates with Store Management regarding all facets of store operations, updating and sharing all incidents and concerns as required.
- Supports protection of resources under their supervision; implementing product control procedures to prevent shrinkage through theft or spoilage while controlling property, utility, and product supply waste.
- Must be available for a flexible schedule; full-time or part-time positions will require evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Degree or equivalent
Experience: Retail experience including following and giving direction is a plus.
Certifications: Valid Driver’s License and ability to drive to and from the bank for deposits.
Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with customers, management and coworkers.
- Basic computer skills including but not limited to the use of the Point of Sales System, payroll program, and all other programs or systems that are adopted by the TSA ARC.
- Ability to use basic math skills.
Supervisory Responsibility:
- Gives direction to the staff as assigned or in the absence of a Manager or Assistant Manager.
- Documents and reports to management any concerns with employee behavior or attitude.
Felony Friendly Employer
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.