Retail Sales Associate

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida; LaBelle (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Goodwill Southwest Florida is seeking a part-time Retail Sales Associate to provide friendly customer service, assist shoppers on the floor, and process transactions at 91 South Lee Street, LaBelle, FL 33935. The role involves maintaining a clean, organized store and supporting backdoor donation operations when needed.

The ideal candidate is dependable, adaptable, and communicative, with the ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Retail or cash-handling experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist shoppers to create a welcoming store environment.
• Operate cash registers and process purchases accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain store cleanliness, organization, and merchandising presentation standards.
• Cross-train to support backdoor operations and safely handle incoming donations.

Skills

Cash handling

POS systems

Customer service

Basic math

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cash registers

POS system

Job description

Job Title: Retail Sales Associate

Location: 91 South Lee Street, LaBelle, FL 33935

Employment Type: Part-Time / Hourly

Goodwill Southwest Florida is seeking a customer-focused Retail Sales Associate to join our team and help create a welcoming shopping and donation experience for our community. The ideal candidate is friendly, dependable, and adaptable, with strong communication skills and a willingness to assist wherever needed. This role includes helping customers on the sales floor, operating registers and processing transactions, and being cross-trained to support backdoor donation operations to ensure an efficient and positive experience for customers and donors alike.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver excellent customer service by greeting customers, assisting shoppers on the floor, and creating a welcoming store environment.
• Operate cash registers accurately and efficiently while processing customer purchases.
• Maintain store cleanliness, organization, and merchandising presentation standards.
• Cross-train to support backdoor operations and safely handle incoming donations as needed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Retail experience preferred.
• Experience handling cash, and utilizing cash registers, credit card machines, and POS systems preferred.
• Able to follow pricing guidelines established in the pricing guide.
• Knowledge of basic math skills.
• Ability to stoop, reach, twist, lift, push, pull and move items; lift and carry a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Comfortable with standing for long periods of time and the possibility of occasionally working where temperatures and climate can fluctuate.

Why Goodwill?

• Mission-driven nonprofit organization
• Collaborative leadership team
• Opportunity to impact and change lives across Southwest Florida

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement