Sales Associate PT -Monterey
About The Position
The Sales Associate supports the operation of a retail store by serving donors and customers and helping maintain a safe, welcoming environment. The role provides customer service to promote sales and achieve store goals. Duties include greeting customers and donors, helping customers select merchandise, learning and using the cash register, completing transactions accurately, assisting with opening and closing, merchandising and maintaining inventory, supporting stock rotation and markdowns, and preparing donations and rotated merchandise for transfer. Associates may also assist with donation services, daily sanitizing, and minor janitorial tasks. The position involves steady-paced work with constant standing and walking, periods of high activity, and occasional work in a less climate-controlled receiving area.
Requirements
- Basic math ability.
- Ability to communicate in basic oral and written English.
- Ability to maintain self-control, deal effectively with the public, and cooperate with coworkers.
- Ability to explain store-policy decisions tactfully and present information clearly.
- Ability to learn cash register operation, store paperwork, and opening and closing procedures.
- Ability to understand and accept directions and follow procedures.
- Ability to safely handle or move merchandise using eye, hand, and foot coordination.
- Ability to move hands and fingers quickly to operate a cash register.
- Ability to perform repetitive and varied duties while maintaining composure and efficiency.
- Satisfactory attendance and adherence to company safe-work practices, including promptly reporting hazards and accidents.
- Frequent lifting and carrying of objects up to 15 pounds and regular lifting and carrying of objects up to 25 pounds; heavier items are moved with material-handling equipment or coworker assistance.
- Previous sales experience is preferred, but no experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous sales experience.
- Basic Spanish communication ability.
Responsibilities
- Greet donors and customers entering the store or attached donation site.
- Offer assistance and suggestions to customers selecting products.
- Learn and use the cash register system and cash-handling procedures; complete transactions accurately.
- Assist with store opening and closing procedures.
- Merchandise inventory on the sales floor according to defined procedures.
- Straighten and 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 take donations, document donation information, and communicate with donors.
- Perform daily sanitizing of store and donation locations.
- May perform minor janitorial duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
