Sales Associate PT - Santa Cruz

GOODWILL CENTRAL COAST•Santa Cruz, CA

2d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Associate performs duties supporting retail store operations and serves donors and customers in a safe, welcoming environment. The role provides customer service to promote sales and achieve store goals. Work is performed primarily on an enclosed storeroom floor; some work may take place in a less climatically controlled receiving area. The work pace is steady, with constant standing and walking and occasional periods of increased activity. The role is part-time, with a salary range of $16.90–$18.40 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Basic math ability.
Ability to communicate in basic oral and written English.
Ability to maintain self-control, work effectively with the public, and cooperate with coworkers.
Ability to explain decisions tactfully and clearly communicate store policies.
Ability to learn cash register operation, store paperwork, and opening and closing procedures.
Ability to understand and follow directions and procedures.
Ability to safely handle or move merchandise and minimize hazards, accidents, and injuries.
Ability to operate a cash register using quick hand and finger movements.
Ability to perform repetitive and varied duties while maintaining composure and efficiency.
Satisfactory attendance in accordance with Goodwill Central Coast policy.
Ability to follow company safe-work practices and promptly report hazards or accidents to a supervisor or safety committee member.

Nice To Haves

Previous sales experience preferred.
Basic Spanish communication ability desirable.
Familiarity with Goodwill Central Coast’s mission and company and retail policies; this may be learned on the job.
Familiarity with electronic cash registers; this may be learned on the job.

Responsibilities

Greet donors and customers entering the store or attached donation site.
Assist customers with product selections by offering help and suggestions.
Learn and use cash-handling procedures and the store cash register system to complete transactions accurately.
Assist with store opening and closing procedures.
Merchandise inventory on the sales floor according to defined procedures.
Straighten or rearrange merchandise to improve customer appeal and maintain a neat, safe work environment.
Assist with stock rotation and markdowns as directed by the Store Manager or designee.
Prepare donations and rotated merchandise for transfer to the central processing plant.
Communicate problems, complaints, potential theft, and safety issues to the Store Manager or designee.
May accept donations, document donation information, and communicate with donors.
Sanitize store and donation locations daily.
May perform assigned minor janitorial duties.
Perform other related duties as needed.