Lead Sales Associate

salvarmycareers; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement savings plan

Voluntary life insurance

Vacation days

Sick days with discretionary days

Paid holidays

Employee discount

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Franklin, WI is seeking a dependable Lead Store Sales Associate to support management with daily operations and sales targets while maintaining a welcoming shopping environment.

Responsibilities include opening/closing procedures, cash handling, team support, merchandising, and ensuring safety standards, with a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Provide friendly customer service and support store operations.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Basic leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Basic math and computer skills; operate cash register accurately.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with store opening and closing procedures.
• Operate cash registers and assist team members with register support.
• Support management with daily store operations and sales goals.
• Help maintain store appearance, organization, and safety standards.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist with customer concerns.
• Support merchandise rotation, stocking, and sales floor presentation.
• Assist with banking procedures and daily deposits as assigned.
• Communicate store concerns or incidents to management.
• Help guide and support team members during shifts as assigned.
• Safeguard company assets and help reduce product loss.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Leadership

Teamwork

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Cash register

Job description

Lead Store Sales Associate

Location: Franklin, WI

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Job Type: 25hrs/ weekly. Part-time

Schedule: Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Benefits:

Insurance & Financial Benefits

• 403(b) retirement savings plan (immediate eligibility)
• Voluntary life insurance options available
• Vacation days
• Sick days with discretionary days
• Paid holidays

About the Role

At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps support programs that make a difference in the community. We are looking for a dependable and motivated Lead Store Sales Associate to support store management with daily operations, customer service, sales goals, and maintaining a positive shopping experience.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with store opening and closing procedures
• Operate cash registers and assist team members with register support
• Support management with daily store operations and sales goals
• Help maintain store appearance, organization, and safety standards
• Provide excellent customer service and assist with customer concerns
• Support merchandise rotation, stocking, and sales floor presentation
• Assist with banking procedures and daily deposits as assigned
• Communicate store concerns or incidents to management
• Help guide and support team members during shifts as assigned
• Safeguard company assets and help reduce product loss

Training Provided

• Paid training on store procedures and register operations
• Ongoing coaching and support from store leadership
• Opportunity to build leadership and retail experience

Why Join Us

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

Required

• Ability to provide friendly customer service and support store operations
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Basic leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
• Basic math and computer skills
• Ability to operate a cash register and accurately handle cash transactions
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Ability to stand and walk for most of the shift
• Ability to bend, reach, and lift or move merchandise throughout the day
• Ability to safely lift and move up to 50 lbs regularly
• Valid Driver’s License with ability to drive on behalf of The Salvation Army per policy
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred

• Previous retail or thrift store experience
• Experience leading or directing team members
• Previous cash handling and customer service experience

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.