Casual Sales Assistant - Echuca

The Salvation Army Australia; Echuca; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as a Sales Assistant in Echuca. You will support daily store operations, provide exceptional customer service, and contribute to a mission-driven team making a difference in the community. Flexibility and a passion for retail are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail sales is highly regarded but not essential.
• High-energy, hands-on individual with a proven track record.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager with day-to-day operations.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Assist in sorting and pricing donations.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Number Of Positions Available

2

About Us

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

About The Job

Echuca Salvos Stores are looking for a talented sales assistant who loves retail, loves a challenge, and loves waking up each day with a passion for making a difference. Support the Store Manager with the day-to-day operations and provide an inspiring in-store experience for our team, customers, and community members.

You Will Assist With

• Retail sales and operation of Point of Sale devices
• Collecting, sorting, and pricing donations in store
• Assist in the development and coordination of visual merchandising and store presentation
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Display stock in correct departments, following policy and procedure
• Follow Occupational Health and Safety policy and procedures
• Demonstrate TSA core values in all work-related activities
• Heavy lifting & manual handling: move, lift, and arrange stock, including furniture and large donations

About You

Previous experience in retail sales is highly regarded but not essential. What is essential is your passion and proven ability to deliver outstanding results in a complex and rewarding retail environment.

You will be a high-energy, hands-on individual with a proven track record in providing extraordinary customer service. You will also be comfortable aligning with The Salvation Army Mission and Values to positively impact lives through your work.

Flexibility to work a rolling roster including weekends and across various retail locations is required.

You should be an outstanding communicator with strong interpersonal skills. Solid technical skills are highly regarded.

About Salvos Stores

Salvos Stores is a mission-driven retailer, part of The Salvation Army, dedicated to raising funds to support over one million sessions of care for disadvantaged Australians each year through more than 360 stores and online. Every team member contributes to making a difference, whether sorting donations, processing invoices, or driving trucks.

How To Apply

If you are excited about this opportunity and share our mission and values, we invite you to apply. Please submit a current resume and cover letter detailing your alignment with the role's essential requirements via the provided link.

Applications will close once a suitable candidate is found.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to child safety and require relevant checks for child-facing roles.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.