Sales Associate FT - Cullman

The Foundry Ministries•Cullman, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Associate is responsible for placing merchandise on the sales floor, maintaining cleanliness and organization in front of the store, and providing cashier and customer service. The Sales Associate must hold to the mission, vision, and core values of The Foundry. The Associate must be willing to sign The Foundry's Statement of Faith. The Associate reports directly to the General Manager and is responsible for upholding the policies set forth by the Board of Directors.

Requirements

High School Diploma, High School Equivalency, or GED
Two (2) years of retail or thrift store experience
Proven competencies in sales, products, and service
Able to use a computer/tablet to perform job duties.
Must be able to work required overtime as assigned by General Manager, including but not limited to evening shifts and special events.
Extensive standing and walking
Lifting to 50 pounds regularly
Pushing and pulling bins, racks, and carts to 1,000 pounds with assistance.
Must be able to bend, stoop, crouch, and climb a step ladder approximately three feet in height to reach materials.
Must be able to work in a retail and warehouse environment, including exposure to dust and fluctuating temperatures.
Must express yourself verbally and accurately, loudly, or quickly convey verbal instructions.
Must hear and understand speech in person, via telephone or other devices, and recognize work-associated sounds such as vehicle horns or emergency sirens.
Must have near and far visual acuity and clear peripheral vision.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to resolve issues calmly and efficiently.
Servant leader.
Quick learner and enjoys the challenge of taking on new assignments.
Willingness to be a team player.
Modeling Christ-like attributes and values through actions, words, and attitudes
Maintaining a safe, transparent, and healing environment based on grace, truth, love, trust, and authenticity without fear
Embracing the accountability process that leads to personal self-evaluation
Teaching and mentoring program participants, volunteers, and peers at every opportunity by using biblical precepts
Building healthy, loving, and compassionate relationships with program participants, volunteers, visitors, and staff while establishing healthy and safe boundaries
Maintaining a personal lifestyle of integrity, honesty, and responsibility
Praying with program participants, volunteers, guests, and staff

Responsibilities

Support management in daily store operations and ensure store procedures and protocols are followed by staff and program participants
Provide cashier and carry out services as scheduled
Maintain sales floor organization, stock, and cleanliness
Assist as needed with unloading, sorting, and processing donations
Responsible for maintaining neat, orderly, and clean sales floor and cashier areas at all times
Assist in store recovery as needed
Promote a collegial atmosphere within all thrift store departments, working cooperatively with all team members to help them and the department attain their overall goals
Collaborate with teams to ensure meeting daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals and metrics
Maintain program participant confidentiality at all times
Assist in the supervision, placement, training, and cross training of all program participants assigned to the thrift store
Collaborate with staff to evaluate program participant performance and provide feedback.
Provide workforce training to participants in soft skills and technical skills when applicable.