Sales Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Store Discount

Fitness Passport access

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Health & wellness initiatives

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

The Salvation Army Australia seeks a Sales Assistant to support the Store Manager in Victoria Park, WA. This permanent full-time role focuses on delivering an inspiring in-store experience for customers and community members while handling day-to-day operations.

Experience in retail sales is valued, with a strong emphasis on outstanding customer service, integrity and teamwork. The role requires flexibility to work weekends across multiple local retail locations within the area.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High energy, hands-on approach to tasks.
• Alignment with values of integrity, respect, compassion, collaboration and diversity.
• Able to work weekends and across multiple locations within the retail area.
• Retail experience is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily retail operations and point-of-sale activities.
• Sort and price donations in-store.
• Help develop visual merchandising and store presentation.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to shoppers and community members.
• Stock display management by department and policy.
• Follow OH&S policies and store procedures.
• Demonstrate The Salvation Army core values in all activities.

Skills

Strong customer service

Interpersonal & communication

High energy & hands-on

Job description

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 Role

Victoria Park Salvos Stores are seeking a talented, values-drivenSales Assistantto support the Store Manager with day-to-day operations and provide an inspiring in-store experience for our team, customers and community members. This is apermanent full-time role,located inVictoria Park, WA.

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 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.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in retail sales, while highly regarded, is not essential.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Genuine passion and proven ability to deliver outstanding results in a rewarding, complex retail environment.
• Alignment with the values of integrity, respect, compassion, collaboration, and diversity.
• High energy, hand-on individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexibly to work a rolling roster including weekends and preparedness to work across various locations in the retail area.

The Benefits

The Salvos offer eligible employee's a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
• Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and Workplace Support Leave (5 days) for 'volunteering' in Salvos initiatives.
• Staff Store Discount.
• Access to Fitness Passport and consumer discounts.
• Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency.
• Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

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