Brown Elephant PT Sales Associate

Howard Brown Health•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Howard Brown Health provides affirming healthcare and mobilizes for social justice, rooted in LGBTQ+ liberation. As a Sales Associate at Brown Elephant, you will be responsible for delivering excellent customer service while managing cash transactions and on-floor sales. This role involves cashiering, stocking, sorting and pricing donations, and maintaining a safe and clean work environment. We are committed to work-life balance and offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma/ GED or equivalent is required.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to drive sales and achieve store profitability.
Strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to represent the organization in a professional and positive manner.
Willingness and desire to work with diverse populations.
Requires ability to speak audibly and listen actively.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and greater than 50 pounds with assistance.
Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend, squat and climb for extended periods of time.
Ability to work in hot or cold weather conditions as needed.

Nice To Haves

1 year of resale/retail sales and cashiering experience is preferred.
Bilingual- (English/Spanish) proficiency is highly preferred.
Knowledge of fashion trends, furniture, vintage, and collectables in the resale market is preferred.

Responsibilities

Engages in active on-floor selling and up-selling of merchandise, and client building.
Operates cash registers, handles returns and exchanges, and other Point of Sale (POS) transactions.
Greets and assists customers and donors by following established customer service guidelines.
Stocks, prices, and sorts donations and merchandise.
Maintains a clean, organized, and customer friendly environment.
May attend meetings as necessary.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

3-weeks paid vacation
1-week of personal time
12 accrued sick days per year
9 paid holidays, including Juneteenth
PTO Exchange allows employees to turn unused PTO into liquid assets
Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance with two PPO plans and an HMO plan.
BCBS HMO, PPO, and PPO Select Plans
HMO premium
BCBS Dental premium
EyeMed Vision premium
401k program with up to 5% employer match after 90 days
Employer-paid basic life insurance valued at one times the annual salary
Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Short-term and Long-term disability
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefit account
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Employee Assistance Program with 5 employer-paid counseling sessions
50% off at Brown Elephant Resale Shops and discounts at local businesses