Lead Retail Associate: Mission-Driven & Flexible Hours

salvarmycareers; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation, sick time, holidays

Optional voluntary life insurance

403(b) retirement savings plan

Access to additional voluntary benefit

Employer funded pension plan

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Cedar Falls, IA is hiring a Lead Sales Associate. The role focuses on delivering outstanding customer service, overseeing daily retail operations, and assisting management with sales and banking tasks.

Responsibilities include store opening/closing, stock rotation, displays, and maintaining a positive shopping environment while ensuring accuracy in cash handling and POS procedures. Join a mission-driven team with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Retail experience preferred.
• Strong English communication skills.

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 and inventory turnover.
• Create an enjoyable shopping experience with positive customer service.
• 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 about operations.

Skills

English

POS System

Payroll program

Cash handling

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Point of Sale System

Job description

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Cedar Falls, IA is hiring a Lead Sales Associate. The role focuses on delivering outstanding customer service, overseeing daily retail operations, and assisting management with sales and banking tasks.

Responsibilities include store opening/closing, stock rotation, displays, and maintaining a positive shopping environment while ensuring accuracy in cash handling and POS procedures. Join a mission-driven team with growth opportunities.