Full-Time Lead Sales Associate

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 23,047 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a Lead Sales Associate in Rochester Hills. Your role supports store management, ensuring efficient operations and excellent customer service. You'll manage product sales, implement procedures, and lead staff when management is absent.

We offer a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package. Join us to make a positive impact in your community!

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or customer service environments.
• Ability to handle cash and manage finances.
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support management with product sales and acquisition.
• Create an enjoyable shopping experience for customers.
• Document and report concerns in behavior of others.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

Lead Sales Associate

Location: Rochester MI
Pay: $16.73 - $21 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: 40 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

About The Role: At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our community. We're seeking a dedicated Lead Store Sales Associate to support our store management team. This role is vital in maintaining efficient store operations, providing excellent customer service, and supporting our mission through daily retail operations.

What You'll Do

Sales & Operations

• Support management with product sales and acquisition
• Implement store opening and closing procedures
• Handle banking and daily deposits
• Execute strategies to meet product acquisition, production and sales goals
• Manage product rotation process and inventory turnover

Customer Experience & Store Maintenance

• Create an enjoyable shopping experience with positive customer service skills
• Handle customer complaints as needed
• Support store maintenance and appearance
• Maintain displays and floor layout plans
• Identify ways to improve store appeal

Leadership & Communication

• Provide direction to staff in absence of management
• Communicate effectively with store management regarding operations
• Support implementation of policies and procedures
• Document and report concerns in behavior or attitude
• Assist others with basic register problem solving

What We Offer

• Opportunity to make a positive impact in your community
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Supportive and mission-driven work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package

Training Provided

• Paid training on register and store procedures
• Ongoing coaching and support from store leadership
• Opportunity to build retail and customer service skills
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Why Join Us

• Mission-driven work that supports programs in your community
• On-the-job training
• Team-oriented environment
• Employee Discount, Employee Assistance Program, and more!