Part Time - Store Sales Associate

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established organization is seeking a Store Sales Associate to join their mission-driven team. In this role, you will provide exceptional customer service, process sales transactions, and maintain the store's welcoming environment. You'll play a vital part in transforming donations into resources that support community programs. This position offers comprehensive training on the Point of Sale system and opportunities for ongoing professional development. If you're enthusiastic about making a difference and enjoy working in a retail environment, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills to create a welcoming environment.
• Ability to process sales transactions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and assist customers.
• Maintain store appearance and meet daily production goals.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Transactions

Retail Operations

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Point of Sale System

Job description

About The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is an international movement and part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Our thrift stores play a vital role in funding our community services and providing affordable shopping options to our neighbors.

About the Role

Join our team in "Doing the Most Good" as a Store Sales Associate. We're seeking friendly and enthusiastic individuals who will help create a welcoming shopping experience for our diverse community of customers and donors. This role combines customer service, retail operations, and mission-driven work to support The Salvation Army's community programs. You'll be an essential part of our team, transforming donations into resources that directly support our mission of serving those in need in our community.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide exceptional customer service by greeting customers and offering assistance

* Process sales transactions accurately using our Point of Sale system including opening, closing, and balancing

* Maintain store appearance through cleaning, organizing, and restocking

* Help meet daily production goals by processing and displaying new merchandise

* Contribute to a positive shopping environment

Training and Development

* Comprehensive POS system training provided

* Expected POS system proficiency within 3 months

* Ongoing professional development opportunities

What Success Looks Like

* Accurate and efficient sales transactions

* Positive customer feedback

* Clean and organized store environment

* Meeting daily production and sales goals

* Strong team collaboration

* Reliable attendance and punctuality

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply