Associate - Sales FT (Laredo Central)

Goodwill San Antonio•Laredo, TX

2d•$15 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Associate processes merchandise and assists with the efficient operation of the retail store. The role includes helping customers and handling transactions, performing basic record keeping, and carrying out other basic retail operations duties as assigned. Associates support Goodwill San Antonio’s mission of Fighting Poverty and Creating Opportunity by helping recirculate donated goods and generate revenue for employee and community programs.

Requirements

At least 6 months to 1 year of successful experience in a retail, customer-service-oriented environment.
Ability to bend, lift, grasp, and move continuously throughout the day.
Good verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve mission goals.

Responsibilities

Greet customers in a friendly and courteous manner, connect with them, understand their shopping needs, and provide guidance.
Inspire customers to make purchases and create a positive impression of the associate, Goodwill, and their purchase; continually improve selling techniques.
Receive, price, and stock donations.
Hang, inspect, and tag textiles or clothing in a production environment.
Maintain sales-floor presentations and proactively restock merchandise.
Operate the cash register; receive customer payments, record sales and other transactions, handle cash and debit or credit payments, and issue receipts accurately and efficiently.
Keep aisles clear of debris and remove obstructions from production and sales floors and fitting rooms.
Keep work areas and facilities clean and organized, including sweeping, emptying trash cans, and disposing of trash appropriately; perform basic janitorial duties as assigned.
Inform the Team Leader or Manager of possible safety hazards and follow safe working protocols.
Follow loss-prevention, inventory-control, and compliance procedures.
Maintain regular and dependable attendance and punctuality.
Provide excellent customer service by greeting customers, assisting them, and responding to questions or concerns positively, professionally, and courteously.
Help safeguard Goodwill team members and property from harm, damage, or theft.
Immediately report observed or suspected theft, fraud, violence, or unethical or inappropriate behavior to a supervisor, Human Resources, or the Ethics Hotline, in accordance with the Ethics Policy.