Sales Associate

TSA The Salvation Army TSA; Melfort; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible at work

Health and dental benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

RRSP’s

Opportunities to expand skills and adv

Cultures of continuous learning and 성장

Job summary

The Salvation Army TSA is seeking a team member to support daily thrift store operations, sort donations, price items, assist customers, and process transactions. You will help maintain a clean, organized store and ensure accurate cash handling.

Ideal candidates have some high school, cash handling experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to lift up to 29 lbs. This on-site role offers flexible work arrangements and opportunities to develop retail skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of some high school coursework and willingness to learn.
• Cash handling experience is required and experience with cash registers preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with customers and staff.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to meeting store sales budgets by maintaining customer service standards.
• Receives donations, sorts items, prices goods, and restocks as directed.
• Takes responsibility for accurate completion of all transactions and processes payment methods.
• Maintains store cleanliness, safety, and organization; assists in cashier area when needed.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Education

High school coursework

Tools

Cash registers

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description: POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY

The role provides service to customers, sorting incoming product and assists in the ongoing retail operations of The Salvation Army Thrift Store.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Contributes to meeting store sales budgets by maintaining customer service standards
• Implements store layout plans to attract customers including window displays and merchandise displays; ensures attractiveness of the store through "Tidy Maintenance"
• Replenishes inventory levels based on Supervisor's directions
• Contributes to the control of inventory by retrieving, sorting, and pricing as per directions; protects the store from inventory shrinkage by close visual monitoring
• Contributes to the safety of staff and customers (e.g. snow removal, clear fire exits, no obstacles inside/outside store, cleans spillage and maintains store cleanliness)
• Takes responsibility for the accurate completion of all customer transactions including visa, debit, etc.
• Receive all donations in a designated area
• Sort all donated items making sure the good quality items are kept for redistribution
• Be willing to work in the sorting / cashier area when and if necessary
• Treat each customer fairly, in a pleasant and professional manner
• Keep high standards of cleanliness and efficiency in the sorting and receiving area
• Performs other duties as assigned

Health and Safety

• Contribute to the safety of staff and customers (e.g., snow removal, clear fire exits, clean spillage; no obstacles inside/outside the store).
• Maintain an attractive organized and safe appearance of the store, tidy up and restock shelves, clean, sweep, dust, and mop as necessary; on a rotational basis clean the lunchroom, washroom, and other common areas.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

• Clarification of Information. Conducts Routine Interactions.
• Internal: Store Manager, Corps Officer(s), volunteers, staff
• External: Guests, vendors

Managerial/Technical Responsibilities

Reports directly to the Regional Director/Store Supervisor Direct reports: none.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• Completion of some high school course work.
• Have a few months of experience in processing or distribution of goods or customer service.
• Knowledge of lifting guidelines.
• Cash handling experience is required.
• Experience with cash registers and related processes and procedures i.e., bank deposits, summary reports, etc.
• Product brand awareness would be an asset.
• Experience working in a computerized environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Self-motivated/disciplined.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and participate as an active and responsible team member in a cooperative team environment.
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills (oral).
• Physically capable of lifting/carrying up to 29 lbs on a frequent basis with no assistance from others, which includes bending, twisting, pulling, pushing of products.

Satisfactory Police Record Check

Satisfactory Police Record Check

Compensation

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

Benefits and Perks

• Flexible at work
• Health and dental benefits
• Paid vacation and sick time
• RRSP’s
• Opportunities to expand skills and advance careers
• Cultures of continuous learning and growth

About Us

Our employees are motivated by the fulfillment and meaning they experience as they serve people in need across Canada and Bermuda. Whether at the front-lines or in a support role, as part of our team you’ll work alongside a diverse and skilled group of purpose-driven professionals, empowered to provide exceptional service. We deeply value the relationships we build in the workplace, as well as the opportunities given to us such as the potential to experience flexibility at work, receive health and dental benefits, paid vacation and sick time, RRSP’s, as well as to expand our skills and advance our careers as together we build a culture of continuous learning and growth. If you're looking for a career that allows you to find meaning, make an impact, and one that challenges you to grow and become the best version of yourself, join our dynamic team. There is a place for everyone to belong at The Salvation Army.