Retail Associate

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF TULSA INC; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Tulsa Inc. is seeking a Retail Associate to support daily store operations and deliver a positive shopping experience. You will help sort donated goods, price items, restock shelves, and assist customers while upholding our mission.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, retail or customer service experience, strong communication, cash handling skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Prior thrift store experience is a bonus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in retail or customer service.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
• Basic math skills for cash handling and pricing.
• Experience in thrift or similar retail environment.
• Knowledge of fashion trends and brands.
• Familiarity with operating a cash register and cash handling.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy items.
• Experience working with diverse customer populations.

Responsibilities

• Receive and sort donated goods, ensuring they are in good condition and suitable for sale.
• Price and tag items according to established guidelines, ensuring accurate and competitive pricing.
• Maintain a clean and organized store environment, including restocking shelves and arranging displays.
• Assist customers in finding and selecting items, providing friendly and knowledgeable customer service.
• Operate the cash register, handling transactions accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Cash handling

Pricing

Basic math

Lifting items

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Retail Associate

About the Role:

As a Retail Associate, your main responsibility will be to assist in the day-to-day operations of our retail store, which sells donated goods to support our organization's mission. You will play a crucial role in ensuring a positive shopping experience for our customers and in maximizing the revenue generated from the sale of donated items. Your end goal is to contribute to the success of our organization by efficiently managing the flow of donated goods, maintaining a clean and organized store, and providing excellent customer service.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a retail or customer service role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Basic math skills for cash handling and pricing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a thrift store or similar retail environment.
• Knowledge of fashion trends and brands.
• Familiarity with operating a cash register and handling cash transactions.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy items.
• Experience working with diverse customer populations.

Responsibilities:

• Receive and sort donated goods, ensuring they are in good condition and suitable for sale.
• Price and tag items according to established guidelines, ensuring accurate and competitive pricing.
• Maintain a clean and organized store environment, including restocking shelves and arranging displays.
• Assist customers in finding and selecting items, providing friendly and knowledgeable customer service.
• Operate the cash register, handling transactions accurately and efficiently.

Skills:

In this role, you will utilize your strong communication and interpersonal skills to provide excellent customer service and assist customers in finding the right items. Attention to detail and organization skills are essential for receiving, sorting, and pricing donated goods. Basic math skills will be used for cash handling and pricing items accurately. Additionally, your ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks will be crucial in maintaining a clean and organized store. Preferred qualifications such as knowledge of fashion trends and brands, experience with cash handling, and the ability to lift heavy items will further enhance your effectiveness in this role.