Retail Sales Associate

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick time

403(b)

Employee discount

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Burlington, Wisconsin is seeking a friendly Retail Sales Associate to provide excellent customer service, keep the store organized, and help create a welcoming shopping experience for customers and donors.

You will greet customers, operate the register, restock merchandise, and collaborate with team members to meet daily sales targets while contributing to community programs supported by The Salvation Army.

Qualifications

• Greet customers and provide friendly, helpful service.
• Operate the register and process sales transactions accurately.
• Balance the register and assist with opening/closing as needed.
• Restock merchandise and maintain neat, easy-to-shop displays.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Teamwork

Inventory management

Tools

POS system

Job description

life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, 403(b), employee discount

Schedule: 25 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

Insurance & Financial Benefits

• 403(b) retirement savings plan (immediate eligibility)
• Voluntary life insurance options available

Paid Time Off (Pro-rated for part-time)

• Sick days with discretionary days

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!