Sales Associate

Goodwill Industries of Northern New Engl; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 21,008 - 23,419; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision and Dental

Paid Time Off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Northern New Engl in South Portland, ME is seeking a Sales Associate to join our team. The role focuses on friendly customer interactions, front-of-house duties, and delivering an exceptional shopping experience at the Mill Creek South Portland location.

The position involves cashiering, merchandising, and assisting with fitting rooms while promoting Goodwill’s mission and welcoming customers and co-workers alike.

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
• Criminal background check that meets agency standards
• Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 30 lbs. frequently, and up to 10 lbs. constantly to move objects
• Retail experience or certification is preferred

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 plan
• Attending to fitting rooms

Skills

Customer Service

Team Player

Flexible Schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

GED/HiSET

Job description

Millcreek Retail Store
South Portland, ME, USA #2150
Mill Creek Plaza
GOODWILL STORE #215
South Portland, ME 04106, USA

Millcreek Retail Store
South Portland, ME, USA #2150
Mill Creek Plaza
GOODWILL STORE #215
South Portland, ME 04106, USA

Work Location: Mill Creek South Portland, Maine

Pay: $15.25 - $17.00 (D.O.E)

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:

Essential duties include the following:

• 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 plan
• Attending 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

In addition to employment that is fulfilling, meaningful and supportive, Goodwill employees also receive:

• 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 communitydiscounts *

* These benefits also available to Part Time employees

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Team Building

Some Knowledge

Intermediate

Customer Service

Novice

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
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