Retail Sales Associate

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Ballwin, MO is seeking a friendly Retail Sales Associate for our upcoming grand opening in September 2026. This part-time role offers 25 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

You will greet customers, operate the register, restock merchandise, keep displays neat, and help create a welcoming shopping experience for donors and shoppers. Training is provided and ongoing coaching is available from store leadership.

Qualifications

• Customer service aptitude with friendly demeanor.
• Reliability and punctuality are essential.
• Basic math and computer skills are needed.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• High school diploma or current pursuit of one.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide friendly, helpful service.
• Operate the register and process sales transactions accurately.
• Open, close, and balance the register as assigned.
• Restock merchandise and keep displays neat and easy to shop.
• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Punctuality

Communication & teamwork

Numeracy & computing

Flexibility

Standing/walking

Education

High school diploma or pursuing

Tools

POS system

Job description

Retail Sales Associate
Grand Opening in September 2026!

Location: Ballwin, MO
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Job Type:Part-time
Schedule: 25 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
Benefits (20+hr):Voluntary life insurance, 403(b) retirement savings plan, sick/vacation/discretionary/personal days, paid holidays

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.