Lead Retail Associate — Mission-Driven Growth & Training

salvarmycareers; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive community impact

Professional development

Team-oriented environment

Benefits package

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Indiana is seeking a Lead Sales Associate to support store management, perform sales operations, and assist with daily retail tasks. This role includes evening and weekend shifts and paid training.

You will handle customer service, banking, and register procedures while maintaining store displays and inventory turnover. This is a part-time, regular position offering growth opportunities within a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Retail experience required.

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

Customer service

English communication

Cash handling

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS System

Payroll program

Job description

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Indiana is seeking a Lead Sales Associate to support store management, perform sales operations, and assist with daily retail tasks. This role includes evening and weekend shifts and paid training.

You will handle customer service, banking, and register procedures while maintaining store displays and inventory turnover. This is a part-time, regular position offering growth opportunities within a mission-driven environment.