Sales Associate

Lead Store Sales Associate

We're seeking a dedicated lead store sales associate to support our store management team. This role is vital in maintaining efficient store operations, providing excellent customer service, and supporting our mission through daily retail operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support management with product sales and acquisition
• Implement store opening and closing procedures
• Handle banking and daily deposits
• Execute strategies to meet product acquisition, production, and sales goals
• Manage product rotation process and inventory turnover

Customer experience and store maintenance:

• Create an enjoyable shopping experience with positive customer service skills
• Handle customer complaints as needed
• Support store maintenance and appearance
• Maintain displays and floor layout plans
• Identify ways to improve store appeal

Leadership and communication:

• Provide direction to staff in absence of management
• Communicate effectively with store management regarding operations
• Support implementation of policies and procedures
• Document and report concerns in behavior or attitude
• Assist others with basic register problem solving

What we offer:

• Opportunity to make a positive impact in your community
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Supportive and mission-driven work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications:

• Education & experience: high school graduate or equivalent, retail experience required
• Skills & abilities: ability to speak, write and understand English for effective communication, basic computer skills including point of sales system and payroll program, proficient cash handling and accurate change-giving abilities, strong customer service orientation
• Certifications: valid driver's license and personal transportation for bank runs, must be able to pass a motor vehicle record search

Physical requirements:

• Regularly required to stand, use hands, handle, feel, hear, and talk
• Frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus

Work environment:

• Store environment with quiet to moderate noise level
• May be dusty and experience temperature fluctuations based on weather
• May stand for extended periods

Travel:

• May be required to travel to various locations for work or training

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.