Lead Retail Associate - Community-Impact Thrift Store

Omaha Kroc; Trenton (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Trenton, MI is seeking a Lead Store Sales Associate to support store management and daily retail operations. This role emphasizes customer service, efficient operations, and mission-driven work in the community.

You will assist with product sales, store openings and closings, banking, and inventory turnover while guiding staff in the absence of management and ensuring policies are followed.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Ability to speak, write and understand English.
• Proficient cash handling and accurate change-giving abilities.
• Basic computer skills including Point of Sales System and payroll program.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

English proficiency

Cash handling

Customer service

Basic computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Point of Sale (POS) System

Payroll software

Job description

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Trenton, MI is seeking a Lead Store Sales Associate to support store management and daily retail operations. This role emphasizes customer service, efficient operations, and mission-driven work in the community.

You will assist with product sales, store openings and closings, banking, and inventory turnover while guiding staff in the absence of management and ensuring policies are followed.