Retail Associate - Daytime (Westover)

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

Job summary

Vapor Thrift Store is seeking a Retail Associate to drive profitability through outstanding customer engagement and sales excellence. Responsibilities include greeting customers, answering questions, operating the POS system, handling cash securely, and keeping the store organized and visually appealing.

You will assist with opening/closing, stocking, and merchandising while representing Vapor Ministries’ mission to customers. A positive, upbeat demeanor and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused role requiring friendly and helpful interactions with shoppers.
• Ability to handle cash and process transactions accurately.
• Willingness to learn and operate the point-of-sale system.
• Maintain organization and attention to detail in a fast-paced store.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with questions, ensuring a positive shopping experience.
• Operate the point-of-sale system and process cash/credit securely.
• Open/close procedures as scheduled and keep the store tidy.
• Stock shelves and merchandise products, ensuring visual appeal.
• Share the organization’s mission and values with customers.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

POS systems

Attention to detail

Engaging demeanor

Tools

POS system

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.

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   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

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   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

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   Opening/Closing

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

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   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

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   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.