Sales Associate

Goodwill Northern New England; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Flex Spending

Vision and Dental

Paid Short & Long Term Disability

Paid Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

30% Employee discount

Job training with growth potential

Discount on personal cell phone plans

Local community discounts

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking a Sales Associate in South Portland, Maine. The role focuses on providing outstanding customer service while maintaining store operations. Candidates should possess a positive attitude, mathematical skills, and a flexible work schedule. The position offers numerous benefits including medical insurance, paid time off, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, creating a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to display a positive, friendly attitude to maintain a positive work environment.
• Mathematical and literacy skills to support job duties.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide best-in-class customer experience.
• Maintain store appearance through general housekeeping.
• Handle cashier duties ensuring accurate tenders.

Skills

Positive, friendly attitude

Mathematical skills

Literacy skills

Education

High school diploma, GED, HiSET or equivalent

Job description

Description

Work Location: Mill Creek South Portland, Maine

Goodwill is looking for friendly outgoing people to join our growing team! Whether it’s greeting customers, chatting with “regulars” or just providing a great customer experience, Goodwill is the place for you! Working in the “front of the house” will be the main responsibilities. Running the register, pulling merchandise to make room for new product, attending the fitting rooms and setting a friendly atmosphere for customers and co-workers alike!

Job Summary

The Sales Associate works under the direction of store management to maintain efficient store operations. Responsible for providing outstanding customer service while maintaining a clean, organized and safe store. The Sales Associate is expected to create a positive employee and customer experience by modeling Goodwill’s mission and citizenship behaviors at all times.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Provides a best in class customer experience
• Scanning books for processing
• General housekeeping and store appearance
• Cashiering, ensuring accurate tenders and a balanced cash drawer
• Pulling and merchandising inventory according to sales floor planAttending to fitting rooms

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to display a positive, friendly attitude in order to maintain a positive work environment
• Mathematical and literacy skills to support job duties
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which includes, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Criminal background check that meets agency standards
• Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Retail experience or certification
• High school diploma, GED, HiSET or equivalent

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Flex Spending
• Vision and Dental offered *
• Paid Short& Long Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan (pro-rated for Part Time employees) *
• Paid Holidays (pro-rated for Part Time employees) *
• 403(b) retirement plan, with employer match *
• 30% Employee discount at Goodwill stores in ME, NH & VT *
• Valuable job training with growth potential *
• Discount on personal cell phone plans *
• Local community discounts *

* These benefits also available to Part Time employees

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