Lead Retail Associate — Mission-Driven & Part-Time

tsainternal; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store is seeking a Lead Sales Associate to support our store management team and oversee daily retail operations. This part-time role offers opportunities to contribute to community programs through donations turned into funding.

You will support sales, customer service, and store maintenance while handling banking tasks and ensuring accurate cash handling. The position requires strong communication skills and reliable customer care in a busy store environment.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Retail experience required.
• Ability to speak, write and understand English.
• Proficient cash handling and accurate change-giving abilities.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Payroll software

Job description

The Salvation Army Thrift Store is seeking a Lead Sales Associate to support our store management team and oversee daily retail operations. This part-time role offers opportunities to contribute to community programs through donations turned into funding.

You will support sales, customer service, and store maintenance while handling banking tasks and ensuring accurate cash handling. The position requires strong communication skills and reliable customer care in a busy store environment.