Sales Associate

St Vincent de Paul, Dayton•Dayton, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Associate promotes a culture of safety, hospitality, service, honor, and respect among homeless guests, staff, and volunteers in support of the vision and mission of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. The role operates the point-of-sale register, assists customers, stocks and maintains merchandise inventory, and helps keep the store clean and orderly. The Sales Associate provides a high level of customer service and works to ensure customers have a positive purchasing experience while presenting a positive, professional image.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of work experience in a retail environment with sales register experience.
Ability to operate point-of-sale software and accurately receive and disperse cash.
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills.
Ability to interact effectively with diverse populations.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read and perform simple mathematical functions at the high school level.
Good interpersonal skills.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and be flexible in a multi-duty environment.

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day store operations, including operating the register, writing sold tickets and receipts, stocking shelves, counters, and tables, hanging garments, selling merchandise, rotating goods, and assisting customers.
Provide excellent customer service.
Operate the cash register; process sales, payments, and refunds; and complete end-of-day register processing.
Maintain accountability for proper register balances and report unauthorized merchandise removal as required.
Stock, straighten, and clean the sales floor, shelves, counters, and tables.
Remove empty hangers and outdated merchandise from the sales floor according to the rotation schedule.
Remove clothes from fitting rooms and re-hang them as necessary.
Transport items to and from the sales floor.
Follow the store attendance policy.
Alert a supervisor to unsafe practices or situations.
Support the agency safety program and contribute to customer and employee safety.
Help ensure the building is locked and secure before leaving each evening.
Perform other duties as assigned.