Part-Time Lead Sales Associate

Job Description

Lead
Sales Associate

Location:
Trenton MI
Pay:
$16.73 - $21 per hour

Job Type:
Part-time
Schedule:
25 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

About the Role

At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our community.
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
.

What You'll Do

Sales & Operations

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 & 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 & 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

Training Provided

Paid training on register and store procedures

Ongoing coaching and support from store leadership

Opportunity to build retail and customer service
skills

Professional development and growth opportunities

Why Join Us

Mission-driven work that supports programs in your community

On-the-job training

Team-oriented environment

Employee Discount, Employee Assistance Program, and more!

Lead Sales Associate

What You Need

Required

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 returning to work, U.S. Veterans, people with disabilities, people impacted by the justice system, and people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.