Resale Shop Sales Associate - OO

Helen Woodward Animal Center • Rancho Santa Fe, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Orphaned Objects is the Center's premier resale shop, offering a quality selection of clothing, furniture, and specialty items. All proceeds from sales are dedicated to the mission of saving animal lives daily. The Resale Shop Sales Associate role is designed for individuals with a background in merchandising and a passion for retail, who wish to contribute to a charitable cause. This position focuses on maximizing revenue through effective marketing, display techniques, appropriate pricing, and exceptional customer service. The associate will also be responsible for daily operational tasks, collaborating with volunteers, and managing store opening and closing procedures, including handling daily deposits.

Requirements

• Commitment to providing an excellent customer service experience
• Must be able to work both Sat and Sun
• Requires at least one year retail sales and merchandising experience
• Possess leadership skills and ability to work with volunteers
• Consistent record of attendance and punctuality
• Must exhibit initiative and teamwork and have good organizational skills
• Able to handle cash on a POS system
• Demonstrated discipline to stay on task and complete requests with reliability and priority
• Ability to safely lift up to 40 lbs assisted
• Possess a valid Driver's License
• Provide a recent DMV Driving Record Report to be kept on file
• Proof of insurance (as this position may require occasional driving duties)

Nice To Haves

• Prior key holding experience preferred, which includes: counting opening and closing cash, daily deposit and change orders
• Some college preferred

Responsibilities

• Maximize revenues through use of approved marketing and display techniques, appropriate pricing practices and excellent customer service
• Complete daily assignment tasks
• Work alongside volunteers to ensure a positive customer experience
• Open and close the store independently
• Handle all daily deposit activities
• Maintain the front end cash wrap which includes, cashiering, keeping the cash wrap organized, and filled with necessary items
• Ensure shop is kept neat, clean and orderly with merchandise aesthetically displayed
• Provide exceptional customer service to all donors and shoppers
• Routinely interact with donors and customers of Orphaned Objects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees