Lead Sales Associate
The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Milwaukee, WI
•$13 - $15•Onsite
About The Position
At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps support programs that make a difference in the community. We are looking for a dependable and motivated Lead Store Sales Associate to support store management with daily operations, customer service, sales goals, and maintaining a positive shopping experience.
Requirements
- Ability to provide friendly customer service and support store operations
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Basic leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
- Basic math and computer skills
- Ability to operate a cash register and accurately handle cash transactions
- 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
- Ability to safely lift and move up to 50 lbs regularly
- Valid Driver’s License with ability to drive on behalf of The Salvation Army per policy
- High school diploma or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Previous retail or thrift store experience
- Experience leading or directing team members
- Previous cash handling and customer service experience
Responsibilities
- Assist with store opening and closing procedures
- Operate cash registers and assist team members with register support
- Support management with daily store operations and sales goals
- Help maintain store appearance, organization, and safety standards
- Provide excellent customer service and assist with customer concerns
- Support merchandise rotation, stocking, and sales floor presentation
- Assist with banking procedures and daily deposits as assigned
- Communicate store concerns or incidents to management
- Help guide and support team members during shifts as assigned
- Safeguard company assets and help reduce product loss
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and hearing coverage
- Prescription drug plan
- Voluntary life insurance
- Competitive pension plan
- 403(b) retirement savings plan (immediate eligibility)
- Vacation days (accrual begins after first month, eligible after 90 days)
- Paid sick days
- Personal days
- Floating holidays
- Paid holidays (immediate eligibility)
- Employee Discount
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
