Retail Sales Associate

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida; Lehigh Acres (FL); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

Goodwill Southwest Florida is hiring a Retail Sales Associate to deliver friendly, fast, and accurate customer service while supporting daily store operations. You’ll assist customers on the floor, operate the register, process donations, and help with merchandising and production tasks.

This role is cross-trained across store areas, contributing to a safe and organized shopping environment. A high school diploma and retail experience are preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Customer service skills and a friendly demeanor.
• Ability to operate cash registers and process sales.
• Strong communication, both verbal and written.
• Ability to follow instructions and learn store procedures.
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule.

Aufgaben

• Greet donors and customers and support safe store operations.
• Operate the cash register and complete transactions accurately.
• Accept donations and provide receipts to donors.
• Restock and merchandise shelves and maintain clean aisles.
• Meet production goals by processing merchandise efficiently.
• Perform Kaizen 5-minute drills and keep workstations tidy.
• Follow processing procedures and safety rules.
• Support donation processing and backroom tasks as needed.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash registers

Kaizen system

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Retail Sales Associate

Location

5600 Lee Boulevard, Lehigh Acres, F L

Employment Type

Full-Time / Part-Time / Hourly

Goodwill Southwest Florida is seeking a Retail Sales Associate to provide friendly, fast, accurate, and safe customer service while supporting daily store operations. This position assists customers on the sales floor, operates cash registers, accepts donations, processes merchandise through the Kaizen system, and supports production and merchandising activities. The Retail Sales Associate is cross-trained in multiple areas of the store and helps maintain a clean, safe, and organized shopping environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service by greeting donors and customers, monitoring entrances and exits, assisting customers on the sales floor, and maintaining efficient checkout operations.
• Operate the cash register, process sales transactions, accept payments, bag merchandise, ask customers to Round Up their purchases, and complete opening and closing register procedures.
• Accept donations, provide donation receipts, and assist donors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Merchandise counters, tables, racks, and other sales floor displays while maintaining safe aisles and walking surfaces throughout the store.
• Meet or exceed production goals by processing soft-line and hard-line merchandise, accurately recording production, and supporting continuous process improvement.
• Execute Kaizen 5-minute drills and maintain clean, safe, and organized workstations.
• Follow all processing procedures, including rubber banding shoes and other designated requirements.
• Move rolling racks and hoppers to the sales floor and merchandise products according to color, category, pricing, and rotation guidelines.
• Properly sort and place pulls, salvage, and recyclable commodities into designated containers, hoppers, Gaylords, totes, and other assigned locations to maximize aftermarket opportunities and minimize disposal expenses.
• Follow all company policies and procedures and support other store operations, including donation processing, merchandising, cleaning, fixture and equipment support, and backroom functions as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Retail experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cash registers, adding machines, credit card machines, telephones, and merchandise pricing.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of basic math skills and cash handling procedures.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, patience, and understanding.
• Ability to monitor store entrances and exits and notify management of concerns.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, and move merchandise.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 40 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally work outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

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