Lead Sales Associate

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program

On-the-job training

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Iowa City offers a Part-time Lead Store Sales Associate role to support our store management team. This role emphasizes efficient store operations, strong customer service, and supporting our mission through daily retail activities.

You will assist with sales strategies, banking duties, and staff support, while ensuring a welcoming shopping environment and well-organized displays. Competitive pay is $16.50 per hour for 20–29 hours weekly.

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

Job description

Location: Iowa City, Iowa
Pay: $16.50 per hour
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule: 20 to 29 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

About The Role

At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our community. We're seeking a dedicated Lead Store Sales Associate to support our store management team. This role is vital in maintaining efficient store operations, providing excellent customer service, and supporting our mission through daily retail operations.

What You’ll Do

Sales & Operations

• 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
  

Customer Experience & Store Maintenance

• 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
  

Leadership & Communication

• 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
  

What We Offer

• Opportunity to make a positive impact in your community
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Supportive and mission-driven work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package
  

Training Provided

• Paid training on register and store procedures
• Ongoing coaching and support from store leadership
• Opportunity to build retail and customer service skills
• Professional development and growth opportunities
  

Why Join Us

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