Brown Elephant PT SALES ASSOCIATE KEYHOLDER

Howard Brown Health • Oak Park, IL

376d • $19

About The Position

A Sales Associate-Key Holder at Brown Elephant performs store opening and closing functions, in addition to cashiering, on-floor sales, stocking, sorting/pricing of donations, general cleaning and maintenance, and customer service duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma/ GED or equivalent is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to drive sales and achieve store profitability.
• Strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to represent the organization in a professional and positive manner.
• Knowledge of basic computer and data entry skills.
• Willingness and desire to work with diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

• 2-3 years of resale/retail sales and cashiering experience is preferred.
• Bilingual- (English/Spanish) proficiency is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of fashion trends, furniture, vintage, and collectables in the resale market is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily store opening and closing procedures, including POS processes per the Cash Handling Policy.
• Operates cash registers, handles returns and exchanges, and other Point of Sale (POS) transactions.
• Performs active on-floor selling and up-selling, including but not limited to, approaching and engaging customers and donors, writing and moving PIFs (paid in full), creating a customer base, and negotiating sales.
• Provides timely and courteous customer service following established guidelines.
• Engages in active on floor selling and up-selling of merchandise, and client building.
• Greets and assists customers and donors by following established customer service guidelines.
• Stocks, prices, and sorts donations and merchandise.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and customer friendly environment.
• May attend meetings as necessary.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance with two PPO plans and an HMO plan.
• Paid Time Off: 3-weeks paid vacation and 1-week of personal time, 12 accrued sick days per year, 10 paid holidays, including Juneteenth, PTO Exchange allows employees to turn unused PTO into liquid assets.
• 401k program with up to 5% employer match after 90 days.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance valued at one times the annual salary.
• Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Short-term and Long-term disability.
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefit account.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Programs; NHSC & PSLF.
• Employee Assistance Program with 5 employer-paid counseling sessions.
• 50% off at Brown Elephant Resale Shops and discounts at local businesses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees