Retail Sales Associate (AM)

salvarmycareers; Zion (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement savings plan

Voluntary life insurance options

Vacation days

Personal days

Sick days

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Zion, Illinois is seeking a friendly Retail Sales Associate to deliver exceptional service and operate the POS system efficiently. You will help maintain a clean store, display merchandise, and support daily production goals.

Part of a mission-driven team, you will assist diverse customers and donors, follow dress code, and work a flexible schedule. This role offers part-time hours and opportunities for training and growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or currently pursuing.
• Strong English communication skills for customer and team interactions.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new systems
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Professional appearance and adherence to dress code
• Reliable and team-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service by greeting customers and offering assistance
• Process sales transactions accurately using our Point of Sale system including opening, closing, and balancing
• Maintain store appearance through cleaning, organizing, and restocking
• Help meet daily production goals by processing and displaying new merchandise
• Contribute to a positive shopping environment

Skills

Customer service

English skills

Basic computer skills

Flexible schedule

Professional appearance

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Retail Sales Associate- The Salvation Army Thrift Store

About the Role

Join our team in "Doing the Most Good" as a Retail Sales Associate. We're seeking friendly and enthusiastic individuals who will help create a welcoming shopping experience for our diverse community of customers and donors. This role combines customer service, retail operations, and mission-driven work to support The Salvation Army's community programs. You'll be an essential part of our team, transforming donations into resources that directly support our mission of serving those in need in our community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service by greeting customers andoffering assistance
• Process sales transactions accurately using ourPoint of Salesystemincluding opening, closing, and balancing
• Maintain store appearance through cleaning, organizing, and restocking
• Help meet daily production goals by processing and displaying new merchandise
• Contribute to a positive shopping environment

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or currently pursuing
• Strong English communication skills for customer and team interactions
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new systems
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Professional appearance and adherence to dress code
• Reliable and team-oriented mindset

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Capability to move throughout the store
• Physical ability to handle merchandise andmaintainstore appearance

Training and Development

• Comprehensive POS system training provided
• Expected POS systemproficiencywithin 3 months
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate and efficient sales transactions
• Positive customer feedback
• Clean and organized store environment
• Meeting daily production and sales goals
• Strong teamcollaboration
• Reliable attendance and punctuality

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have beenimpactedby the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Pay: $15.00-$16.00

Status:Part-time, up to 28 hours per week

Available Shifts: 10:00am-3:00pmor 12:00pm-5:00pm(hours may vary, includes Saturday)

Part-Time Benefits Package

Insurance & Financial Benefits

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

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

• Vacation days (accrual begins after first month, eligible after 90 days)
• Personal days (eligible after 90 days)
• Sick days with discretionary days
• Paid holidays (immediate eligibility)