Retail Sales Associate

Job Description

Retail Sales Associate
Grand Opening in September 2026!

Location:
Ballwin, MO
Pay:
$15.00 per hour
Job Type:
Part-time
Schedule:
25 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
Benefits (20+hr):
Voluntary life insurance, 403(b) retirement savings plan, sick/vacation/discretionary/personal days, paid holidays

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 are looking for a friendly, dependable Retail Sales Associate to provide great customer service, keep the store organized, and help create a welcoming shopping experience for customers and donors.

What You'll Do

Greet customers and provide friendly, helpful service

Operate the register and process sales transactions accurately

Help open, close, and balance the register as assigned

Restock merchandise and keep displays neat and easy to shop

Help sort, prepare, and move merchandise to the sales floor

Keep the store clean, safe, and organized

Work with team members to support daily sales and production goals

Training Provided

Paid training on register and store procedures

Ongoing coaching and support from store leadership

Opportunity to build retail and customer service skills

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!

What You Need

Required

Ability to provide friendly customer service

Reliable attendance and punctuality

Basic communication and teamwork skills

Basic math and computer skills

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Ability to stand and walk for most of the shift

Ability to bend, reach, and lift or move merchandise throughout the day

High school diploma or currently pursuing

Preferred

Previous retail, cashier, customer service, or thrift store experience

Experience using a point of sale system

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.