Retail Sales Associate - Island Park - Store #136

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail services is seeking a Retail Sales Associate for their Island Park Store in Fort Myers, Florida. The role involves delivering exceptional customer service, managing transactions, and assisting with donations. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and prior retail experience is preferred. This position also offers various employee benefits such as health plans, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Health, Vision, and Dental Plans

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program

Store Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Retail experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, fast, and accurate customer service.
• Assist customers on the sales floor and at the checkout.
• Handle donations and process items in the backroom.

Skills

Customer Service

Basic Math Skills

Patience and Understanding

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Cash Register

Adding Machine

Credit Card Machine

Job description

Goodwill INDUSTRIES OF Southwest Florida, INC.

Retail Sales Associate

Full time

Location: Island Park Store #136

Based in Fort Myers, Florida, Goodwill of Southwest Florida is committed to serving people with disabilities and disadvantages by offering life-changing opportunities to achieve independence., Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida works with the community providing support in mission services, retail and donated goods, and business development.

Description of Responsibilities: Great customer service skills. Primary duties include friendly, fast, accurate and safe customer service. Assist customers on the sales floor and promptly assist in checkout at the register. This person is expected to become familiar with all departments/categories to assist with customer questions and request. Greet all customers; take donations and provide receipt; cross trained to cover the backdoor donation area and process all stations in the backroom. Other duties as instructed by your immediate supervisor.

Required Experience: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Retail experience preferred.

Required skills: Experience using cash register, adding machine, credit card machine, and telephone. Able to follow pricing guidelines established in the pricing guide; oral and written instructions. Knowledge of basic math skills; Ability to use good judgment and exercise patience and understanding; bend, stoops, reach, twist, lift, push, pull and move items; lift and carry a minimum of 40 pounds; stand for long periods of time; may have to occasionally work where temperatures and climate can fluctuate.

BENEFITS AND EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING

• Health, vision and dental plans
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Personal time off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program

• Store Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement

Goodwill Southwest Florida is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Workplace Values

Respect: We treat all people with dignity and respect.

Stewardship: We honor our heritage by being socially, financially, and environmentally responsible.

Ethics: We strive to meet the highest ethical standards.

Learning: We challenge each other to strive for excellence and to continually learn.

Innovation: We embrace continuous improvement, bold creativity, and change.