Store Sales Associate I
About The Position
The Salvation Army is seeking a friendly, dependable Store Sales Associate I for its thrift store in Olathe, Kansas. The role supports a positive shopping experience, donation processing, and an organized store while helping fund the organization’s rehabilitation and recovery programs. Associates provide customer service, assist shoppers and donors, process sales, maintain merchandise displays and work areas, and collaborate with store teammates and management. The position is part-time at 25 hours per week, with flexible scheduling that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
Requirements
- High school diploma or currently pursuing one.
- Ability to provide friendly customer service.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Basic communication and teamwork skills.
- Basic math and computer skills, including basic cash-handling ability.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Ability to stand and walk for most of the shift and stand for extended periods.
- Ability to bend, reach, and lift or move merchandise throughout the day, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally team-lifting up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to work in a store environment that may be dusty or experience temperature changes.
Nice To Haves
- Previous retail, cashier, customer service, or thrift store experience.
- Experience using a point-of-sale system.
Responsibilities
- Provide excellent customer service and represent The Salvation Army’s mission and values.
- Greet donors and shoppers and assist with register transactions.
- Operate the point-of-sale system and accurately handle cash transactions.
- Open, close, and balance cash drawers according to Salvation Army cash-handling policies.
- Keep the store clean and organized by restocking, straightening racks, and cleaning work areas.
- Ensure merchandise is properly displayed and replenished.
- Follow policies regarding the sale of donated goods.
- Collaborate with team members and store management.
- Support store productivity benchmarks and contribute to sales goals.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and hearing coverage through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, with multiple plan options.
- Prescription coverage through Express Scripts, including mail-order options.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
- Employer-paid basic life insurance and options to purchase additional voluntary life coverage for the employee and dependents.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance, including income-protection buy-up options.
- Supplemental Aflac accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans.
- MetLife pet insurance with preventive care options.
- Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, legal, and financial resources.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Retirement savings plan (403b) with employer match eligibility.
- Training, mentorship, and career development opportunities.
- Career advancement opportunities within The Salvation Army ARC network.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
