Lead Sales AssociateÂ
Location:Â Plymouth, IN
Pay: $14.50 per hour
Job Type:Â Part-Time, Regular
Schedule:Â 25 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
Ready to Make a Difference?
At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, every sale helps fund our Adult Rehabilitation Program, transforming donations into hope and support for individuals in our local communities.
We're seeking an energetic, self-motivated Lead Store Sales Associate to support store operations, deliver outstanding customer service, and help advance our mission. If you're passionate about people, teamwork, and making a positive impact, we'd love to have you on our team.
What You’ll DoÂ
Sales & OperationsÂ
- Support management with product sales and acquisitionÂ
- Implement store opening and closing proceduresÂ
- Handle banking and daily depositsÂ
- Execute strategies to meet product acquisition, production and sales goals  Â
- Manage product rotation process and inventory turnoverÂ
Customer Experience & Store MaintenanceÂ
- Create an enjoyable shopping experience with positive customer service skillsÂ
- Handle customer complaints as neededÂ
- Support store maintenance and appearanceÂ
- Maintain displays and floor layout plansÂ
- Identify ways to improve store appealÂ
Leadership & CommunicationÂ
- Provide direction to staff in absence of managementÂ
- Communicate effectively with store management regarding operationsÂ
- Support implementation of policies and proceduresÂ
- Document and report concerns in behavior or attitudeÂ
- Assist others with basic register problem solvingÂ
What We OfferÂ
- Opportunity to make a positive impact in your communityÂ
- Professional development and growth opportunitiesÂ
- Supportive and mission-driven work environmentÂ
- Comprehensive benefits packageÂ
Training ProvidedÂ
- Paid training on register and store proceduresÂ
- Ongoing coaching and support from store leadershipÂ
- Opportunity to build retail and customer service skillsÂ
- Professional development and growth opportunitiesÂ
Why Join UsÂ
- Mission-driven work that supports programs in your communityÂ
- On-the-job trainingÂ
- Team-oriented environmentÂ
- Employee Discount, Employee Assistance Program, and more!Â
Join us and help change lives every day.
What You NeedÂ
RequiredÂ
Education & ExperienceÂ
- High School Graduate or EquivalentÂ
- Retail experience requiredÂ
Skills & AbilitiesÂ
- Ability to speak, write and understand English for effective communicationÂ
- Basic computer skills including Point of Sales System and payroll programÂ
- Proficient cash handling and accurate change-giving abilitiesÂ
- Strong customer service orientationÂ
CertificationsÂ
- Valid Driver's License and personal transportation for bank runsÂ
- Must be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Record SearchÂ
Physical RequirementsÂ
- Regularly required to stand, use hands, handle, feel, hear, and talkÂ
- Frequently required to walk and reach with hands and armsÂ
- Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouchÂ
- Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 poundsÂ
- Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focusÂ
Work EnvironmentÂ
- Store environment with quiet to moderate noise levelÂ
- May be dusty and experience temperature fluctuations based on weatherÂ
- May stand for extended periodsÂ
TravelÂ
- May be required to travel to various locations for work or trainingÂ
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.
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