Retail Sales Associate

The Salvation Army Central Territory • St Peters, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Sales Associate works at The Salvation Army Thrift Store in St. Peters, Missouri, helping turn donations into funding for community programs. The role provides friendly customer service, supports store organization and merchandising, and helps create a welcoming shopping experience for customers and donors. Paid training is provided on register and store procedures, along with ongoing coaching and support from store leadership.

Requirements

• Ability to provide friendly customer service.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Basic communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• 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.
• High school diploma or currently pursuing one.

Nice To Haves

• Previous retail, cashier, customer service, or thrift store experience.
• Experience using a point of sale system.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide friendly, helpful service.
• Operate the register and process sales transactions accurately.
• Help open, close, and balance the register as assigned.
• Restock merchandise and keep displays neat and easy to shop.
• Help sort, prepare, and move merchandise to the sales floor.
• Keep the store clean, safe, and organized.
• Work with team members to support daily sales and production goals.

Benefits

• Voluntary life insurance.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan.
• Sick, vacation, discretionary, and personal days.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee discount.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid training on register and store procedures.
• Ongoing coaching and support from store leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED