Part-Time Lead Sales Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program

More benefits

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Southfield is seeking a part-time Lead Sales Associate to support store management and ensure smooth daily operations. You will drive sales, manage routine banking, and uphold exceptional customer service in a fast-paced retail setting.

You will assist with opening/closing, product rotation, and maintaining displays, while also providing leadership in the absence of management.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or thrift environment is preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Assist management with sales and store operations.
• Lead and open/close procedures.
• Handle banking and daily deposits.
• Support product acquisition, rotation and inventory turnover.
• Maintain displays and floor layouts; ensure store appearance.

Skills

Sales & Service

Cash Handling

Leadership (Staff in absence)

Communication

Tools

POS System

Job description

Lead Sales Associate

Location: Southfield MI

Pay: $16.73 - $21 per hour

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule: 25 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!