Sales Associate

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory • Hamburg, PA

23h • $12

About The Position

The Sales Associate (SA) works for the success of The Salvation Army’s Hamburg, PA Family Store by assisting customers, processing donations, and promoting retail sales.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, and equivalent retail/resale experience.
• Exhibit exemplary customer service skills.
• Must be reliable, trustworthy, outgoing, and have sound decision-making skills.
• Reliable transportation with a clean driving record.
• As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment with recurrent training required every five years thereafter.
• Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check.
• Must possess an understanding of and support the mission of The Salvation Army.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide excellent customer service while monitoring dressing room to prevent theft.
• Compute sales prices, totaling purchases, and processing cash or credit payments.
• Complete register close-out procedures and assisting in the preparation of accurate income deposits.
• Tagging, pricing, and stocking merchandise, as well as maintaining cleanliness in the store floor, restrooms, and stocking areas daily.
• Receive and process donations according to the established triage system and provide receipts to donors.
• Regular communication with the Store and Donation Center Manager and the Associate Store Manager is essential for addressing concerns, sharing ideas, and offering suggestions.
• Oversee merchandise displays inside and outside the store, dress mannequins, and steam clothes to enhance the store's appearance.
• Guide and work alongside volunteers regularly, comply with safe handling practices for cleaning and hazardous materials, and adhere to all Salvation Army policies and procedures, including financial policies.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED