Retail Sales Associate

salvarmycareers; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Optional voluntary life insurance

403(b) retirement savings plan

Access to additional voluntary benefit

Employer funded pension plan

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Greenwood, IN is hiring a part-time Retail Sales Associate to greet customers, run the register, and maintain a welcoming shopping environment.

You will balance the register, assist with stocking, and work with team members to meet daily sales goals. Paid training and benefits are offered, with flexible Saturday coverage.

Qualifications

• Friendly customer service and dependable attendance.
• Ability to operate the register and process sales accurately.
• Comfort with basic math and using a computer.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide friendly service.
• Operate the register and process sales transactions.
• Open, close, and balance the register as assigned.
• Restock merchandise and keep displays neat.
• Sort, prepare, and move merchandise to the sales floor.
• Keep the store clean, safe, and organized.
• Support daily sales and production goals with the team.

Skills

Customer service

Cashier

Teamwork

Basic math

Computer skills

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or currently pursuing

Tools

POS system

Job description

Retail Sales Associate

Location: Greenwood, IN
Pay: $13.50 per hour
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule: 25 hours per week. Flexible scheduling required, Monday - Saturday days, evenings, and weekends
Benefits:

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays, prorated by scheduled hours
• Optional voluntary life insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Access to additional voluntary benefit options
• Employer funded pension plan for eligible employees

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!

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.