Retail Sales Associate - 18-month contract

Goodwill Industries Ontario Great Lakes • Burlington, ON

4d • CA$0 - CA$18 • Onsite

About The Position

Goodwill is hiring a Retail Sales Associate for an 18-month contract. This role is a customer service and sales position focused on providing excellent service and maintaining a safe work environment. The Sales Associate contributes to Goodwill's mission by supporting the donated goods retail business, creating jobs, and promoting environmental sustainability. No prior experience is needed as training, coaching, and support will be provided. This role is suitable for newcomers to the region and offers opportunities for career and skill growth.

Requirements

• Enthusiastic attitude: excited to work with other people and teams.
• Flexibility: able to work at different times, including days, evenings, and weekends.
• Communication: clear and effective interacting with team members and customers to create a positive workplace.
• Problem solving: finding solutions to problems, being accurate, and using simple math i.e. counting, adding and subtraction.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for thrifting
• Desire to make a difference in the community
• Interest in helping people and the environment

Responsibilities

• Provide world-class customer service by helping customers, answering questions, and sharing passion for the mission on the sales floor.
• Support with cashier responsibilities at the cash register with customer purchases.
• Help to keep the store look clean, organized, safe and full of fresh store items.
• Maintain acceptable product standards.
• Follow Goodwill’s Policies and Health & Safety guidelines.
• Contribute to teamwork with added activities.
• Merchandising, learning how to organize and display items on sales floor.
• Ensure a constant flow of processed goods onto the sales floor.
• Place merchandise in the correct location according to department, category and sales floor layout.

Benefits

• Dental/health benefits available for full-time positions
• Registered Pension Plan opportunity
• Employee discounts at retail stores
• Equitable access to skills training & coaching, scholarships, and educational credentials
• Individual personal and professional development support with Life Coach & Employee Assistance Program
• Work-life balance with scheduling flexibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed