Retail Sales Associate - Cashier

Goodwill Industries - Big Bend, Inc.; Destin (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Retail Sales Associates to join their team in Destin. This role involves providing exceptional customer service, operating cash registers, and maintaining a tidy store environment. As part of a mission-driven organization, you'll contribute to a social enterprise that focuses on job training and employment opportunities for diverse individuals. If you have a passion for helping others and enjoy a dynamic work environment, this position offers a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate cash register and provide accurate change.
• Demonstrate good judgment in recognizing items for sale.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service and assist customers in purchasing goods.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the store.

Skills

Customer Service

Cash Register Operation

Good Judgment

Flexibility

Good Work Ethic

Tools

Calculator

Credit Card Processing Machine

Job description

Salary Range: $29,120 - $33,280 per annum DOE

Essential Functions:

• Provide superior customer service by assisting customers in locating and purchasing goods;
• Operate cash register, ring customer sales, provide accurate change;
• Display merchandise in an eye-catching and pleasing manner and assure that old goods are removed on a scheduled weekly rotation;
• Place items on sales floor and maintain a tidy appearance of sales racks;
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the store;
• Understand and perform all procedures necessary to meet or exceed the weekly sales and production quota for the store;
• Maintain an acceptable attendance and punctuality record;
• Participate in staff meetings and training, as required;
• Follow all safety procedures; Report accidents/injuries and safety concerns to the appropriate leadership staff;
• Adhere to two-hour floor check lists as assigned by leadership;
• Comply with Goodwill’s policies and procedures, including performing assigned duties within the framework of our Guiding Principles;
• Adhere to dress code;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must be able to use a cash register, calculator, credit card processing machine correctly and make change accurately;
• Good work ethic;
• Must be able to demonstrate good judgment in recognizing items appropriate for sale;
• Able to follow instructions and comply with policies and procedures;
• Able to work with minimal supervision;
• Willingness to mentor and train co-workers;
• Cross train in the production of goods as well as the sale of goods, as requested;
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays;
• Able to maintain good relationships with co-workers;
• Demonstrate ability to safely operate necessary equipment;
• Must have reliable transportation;
• Flexibility and willingness to learn;
• While performing this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, push and pull, kneel, crouch or crawl. Most activities involve repetitive upper body movement and bending. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (unless otherwise restricted);
• Must have good hand-eye coordination. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time and/or Part-Time

Position: Retail Sales Associate - Cashier

Close Date: 2/10/2025

Number of Openings: 1

Hiring Manager(s): Lori Gephart, Tina Wells

Open Date: 1/27/2025

Location: Destin Retail 691

About the Organization: Welcome! Thank you for showing interest in Goodwill Industries - Big Bend, Inc. When you pursue a career with Goodwill, you're a part of a social enterprise that has served the community since 1965. We are a unique company with a mission to provide job training, education and employment. We focus on being the leader in employing a diverse workforce that includes individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment.

EOE Statement: Goodwill Industries-Big Bend Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed servicemember status.

This position is currently accepting applications.