Lead Thrift Store Sales Associate - Drive Community Impact

The Salvation Army; Garden City (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Community impact

Professional development

Supportive work environment

Benefits package

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store is seeking a dedicated Lead Sales Associate in Garden City, MI. The role supports store management, ensuring efficient retail operations and excellent customer service while helping fund community programs.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, handling banking, and meeting sales goals. The position offers paid training, growth opportunities, and a mission-driven workplace with benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Retail experience required.
• Ability to speak, write and understand English for effective communication.
• Basic computer skills including Point of Sales System and payroll program.
• Proficient cash handling and accurate change-giving abilities.
• Strong customer service orientation.

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

English communication

POS system

Cash handling

Customer service

Education

High School graduate

Retail experience

Tools

POS System

Payroll program

Job description

The Salvation Army Thrift Store is seeking a dedicated Lead Sales Associate in Garden City, MI. The role supports store management, ensuring efficient retail operations and excellent customer service while helping fund community programs.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, handling banking, and meeting sales goals. The position offers paid training, growth opportunities, and a mission-driven workplace with benefits.