Part-Time Retail Sales Associate

KrocQuincy; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Sterling Heights, MI is looking for a friendly Retail Sales Associate to deliver excellent customer service, keep the store organized, and create a welcoming shopping experience for customers and donors.

This part-time role includes greeting customers, processing sales at the register, restocking, balancing the till, and working with the team to meet daily sales goals. Training is provided, and the schedule requires evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Friendly customer service mindset and strong interpersonal skills.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Basic math and computer skills; ability to handle transactions.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift or move merchandise as required.
• High school diploma or currently pursuing.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide helpful service.
• Operate the register and process sales transactions accurately.
• Balance the register and open/close the till as assigned.
• Restock merchandise and maintain neat displays.
• Help sort and move merchandise to the sales floor.
• Keep the store clean, safe, and organized.
• Collaborate with team to meet daily sales goals.

Skills

Friendly customer service

Reliable attendance

Communication skills

Teamwork

Basic math

Computer skills

Flexible schedule

Stand and walk

Education

High school diploma or pursuing

Tools

POS system

Job description

Position Type

Part-time

Job Description

Location: Sterling Heights MI Pay: $13.73 - $ 15.73 per hour Job Type: Part-time Schedule: 20 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 are looking for a friendly, dependable Retail Sales Associate to provide great customer service, keep the store organized, and help create a welcoming shopping experience for customers and donors.

What You’ll Do

• Greet customers and provide friendly, helpful service
• Operate the register and process sales transactions accurately
• Help open, close, and balance the register as assigned
• Restock merchandise and keep displays neat and easy to shop
• Help sort, prepare, and move merchandise to the sales floor
• Keep the store clean, safe, and organized
• Work with team members to support daily sales and production goals

Training Provided

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

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!

Additional Information

What You Need

Required

• Ability to provide friendly customer service
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Basic communication and teamwork skills
• Basic math and computer skills
• 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
• High school diploma or currently pursuing

Preferred

• Previous retail, cashier, customer service, or thrift store experience
• Experience using a point of sale system

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are returning to work, U.S. Veterans, people with disabilities, people impacted by the justice system, and people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

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