Retail Associate - Cashier (Greystone)

Vapor Thrift Store; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Vapor Thrift Store in Birmingham, AL is hiring a Retail Associate to drive profitability through engaging customers and delivering retail sales excellence.

The role requires an upbeat, organized individual who can learn our point-of-sale system, handle cash accurately, and represent the Vapor Ministries mission in every interaction with shoppers during 8–40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must love Vapor Ministries mission and values.
• Be organized with strong attention to detail.
• Positive, upbeat demeanor focused on customer experience.
• Able to learn POS systems and count money accurately.
• Time commitment ranges 8–40 hours per week as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Greet customers and answer questions.
• Assist with customer needs and inquiries.
• Operate POS system and handle transactions securely.
• Stock shelves and maintain visual merchandising.

Skills

Customer service

POS systems

Money handling

Attention to detail

Positive demeanor

Tools

Cash register

Credit card reader

Job description

Position Reports to: Retail Assistant Store Manager

Position Description:

The Retail Associate will drive profitability through customer engagement and retail sales excellence.

Capability Requirements: The individual must…

1. Love our Lord and commit to our mission…

We establish sustainable centers for alleviating poverty and multiplying disciples in third-world environments.

2. Embody and embrace our values…

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  Urgent Pursuit
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  Sacrificial Service
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  Intentional Development
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  Clear Communication
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  Complete Alignment
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  Excellent Execution

3. Be organized and have good attention to detail

4. Have a positive, upbeat, and engaging demeanor, prioritizing the needs and experience of the customer at all times

5. Have sufficient technical skills to learn point-of-sale systems and to count money efficiently and accurately

Time Requirements:

This position will require between 8-40 hours per week depending on need and availability.

Travel Requirements:

Zero to minimal local travel is required except for once monthly staff meetings (within 20 mins of the store)

Position Duties:

The Retail Associate will drive profitability through customer engagement and retail sales excellence.

1. 
   Excellent Customer Service

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  Greet every customer and treat them with respect, optimism and joy at all times
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  Answer any and all questions for customers
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  Assist with any customer needs
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  Escalate any customer service needs to Assistant Store Managers or Store Manager as needed
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  Share the vision and mission of Vapor Ministries with customers

1. 
   Cashier Duties

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  Efficiently assist customers with checkout processes
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  Operate the VTS point-of-sale system for checkout
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  Efficiently and securely handle cash and credit transactions

1. 
   Opening/Closing

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  If scheduled to open or close, perform and complete the opening/closing checklist procedures

1. 
   Housekeeping

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  Ensure a properly organized and clean workspace and retail floor
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  Perform any cleaning needed at opening or closing and during work hours to ensure an exceptional customer experience

1. 
   Merchandising & Stocking

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  Stock shelves and racks as needed when not assisting customers
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  Merchandise (organize and make visually appealing) products for sale to create a visually appealing space for customers

Disclaimer: Other duties may be assigned as necessary on a temporary and infrequent basis.