Lead Sales Associate - Suburban

The Salvation Army Central Territory • St Paul, MN

6d • $18 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Sales Associate supports store sales, donation acquisition, and retail operations while helping create a welcoming shopping experience for customers and donors. The role helps transform donations into resources that support The Salvation Army’s community programs. It also includes providing direction to staff when management is absent, communicating operational concerns, and supporting store policies and procedures. This is a part-time position scheduled for 25 hours per week, with a pay rate of $17.51.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Retail experience required.
• Ability to speak, write, and understand English for effective communication.
• Basic computer skills, including use of a point-of-sale system and payroll program.
• Proficient cash handling and accurate change-giving abilities.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Valid driver’s license and personal transportation for bank runs.
• Must be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Record Search.
• Regularly able to stand, use hands, handle, feel, hear, and talk; frequently walk and reach with hands and arms; occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Support management with product sales and acquisition.
• Implement store opening and closing procedures.
• Handle banking and daily deposits.
• Execute strategies to meet product acquisition, production, and sales goals.
• Manage product rotation and inventory turnover.
• Provide positive customer service and help create an enjoyable shopping experience.
• Handle customer complaints as needed.
• Support store maintenance and appearance.
• Maintain displays and floor layout plans and identify ways to improve store appeal.
• Provide direction to staff in the absence of management.
• Communicate effectively with store management regarding operations.
• Support implementation of policies and procedures.
• Document and report concerns about behavior or attitude.
• Assist others with basic register problem-solving.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact in the community.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Supportive and mission-driven work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package (details not specified).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED