Lead Sales Associate — Community-Focused Retail Leader

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Clarkston (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Impactful work in community

Professional development

Supportive work environment

Benefits package

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Clarkston, MI is seeking a dedicated Lead Sales Associate to support store management and daily operations. This part-time role focuses on providing excellent customer service, managing sales execution, and maintaining store standards.

You will contribute to a mission-driven environment with paid training and opportunities for growth through hands-on leadership responsibilities in a community-focused setting.

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

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Clarkston, MI is seeking a dedicated Lead Sales Associate to support store management and daily operations. This part-time role focuses on providing excellent customer service, managing sales execution, and maintaining store standards.

You will contribute to a mission-driven environment with paid training and opportunities for growth through hands-on leadership responsibilities in a community-focused setting.