Retail Sales Associate (PM)

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

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement savings plan

Voluntary life insurance options

Paid Time Off (Pro-rated)

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a friendly Retail Sales Associate in Lake Zurich, IL. This part-time position offers evening and weekend shifts, with a 28-hour cap per week, and includes duties from greeting customers to handling POS transactions and merchandising.

Paid time off and part-time benefits are available. Join a mission-driven team that converts donations into community support, while you grow in a welcoming retail environment and gain comprehensive POS training and ongoing development

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, including evenings/night, holidays, and weekends
• Professional appearance and dress code adherence
• Reliable and team-oriented mindset
• Reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service by greeting customers and offering assistance
• Process sales transactions accurately using our POS 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
• Bank running, pricing, or cross-training in other departments (as applicable)

Skills

Strong English communication

Basic computer skills

Flexible schedule

Reliable transportation

Team oriented

Professional appearance

Education

High School Diploma or pursuing

Job description

Pay Rate: $15.00-$16.00/hr.

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

Shift: 4:30pm-8:30pm (includes Saturday)

Retail Sales Associate- The Salvation Army

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 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
• Must also have one or more these three duties:
• Bank Running (requires reliable transportation)
• Pricing
• Cross trained in other Departments

What You'll Need to Succeed

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. Including evenings/night, holidays, & weekends.
• Professional appearance and adherence to dress code
• Reliable and team-oriented mindset
• Reliable transportation

Physical Requirements

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

Training and Development

• Comprehensive POS system training provided
• Expected POS system proficiency within 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 team collaboration
• 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 been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

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)