Sales Associate Full-time

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan (medical, dental, vision)

Employer-paid life and disability

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee discounts

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is seeking a Retail Sales Associate to assist customers and donors with merchandise, complete cashier duties, and keep the sales floor welcoming. The role reports to Retail Supervisor in Retail Operations and pays $21.30 per hour.

This is a non-exempt, on-site position in a busy retail environment. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; no prior experience is required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalency preferred, but not required.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers in the store in a courteous manner.
• Assist donors and customers with merchandise selection and cashiering.
• Handle cash, checks, and credit card transactions and balance POS at close.
• Maintain a clean and organized sales floor and assist team members as needed.
• Communicate effectively with customers, donors and supervisors.

Skills

Ability to learn technology

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

About Evergreen Goodwill

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career-ready and can support themselves and their families.

The organization employs over 2,000 people, operates five job-training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, services and skills they need — because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusive and successful organization.

Job Title: Retail Sales Associate

Department: Retail Operations

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Retail Supervisor

About Goodwill

We believe in the potential of individuals to make positive changes in their lives. We believe that education and training empower people to make those changes. Our vision for the communities we serve is that each person is able to choose rewarding employment, financial security and the experience of educational achievement. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI). We embrace our employees’ differences and acknowledge and support our collective responsibility.

About The Position

The Retail Sales Associate interacts and assists customers, donors and others with merchandise selection, suggestion selling and cashiering in a courteous and professional manner.

Pay Rate: $21.30/hour

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Proactively acknowledge, greet and help customers in any area of the store.
• Assist customers/donors in a timely and courteous manner by answering questions or directing them to a supervisor.
• Handle cash, checks, and credit card transactions, closing out cash drawer and balancing all point of sale (POS) transactions.
• Able to communicate through standard telephone and wireless audio systems.
• Merchandise, restock and provide general floor maintenance where needed.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Support team members, assist supervisors and leads when necessary.
• Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Demonstrate safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports any potential hazards or accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

(Qualifications for the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act)

Education And Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalency preferred, but not required
• No experienced required

Computer/Technology Skills:

• Ability to learn new technology and software as related to the job.

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:

N/A

Physical Abilities:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to lift and carry up to 30 pounds; have developed fine motor control (grasp, handle, manipulate objects with fingers; standing for long periods, frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, squatting, pushing; climbing ladders; able to travel across a variety of surfaces (stairs, ramps, uneven terrain). Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills. Maintain reliable attendance.

Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities

• Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting
• Interpreting data
• Problem Solving
• Communicating with the public
• Verbal and written communication skills

Work Environment:

Retail store environment, temperature varies, loud noises, occasional crowds, exposure to dust.

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:

N/A

Work Environment:

Retail store environment, temperature varies, loud noises, occasional crowds, exposure to dust.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Goodwill believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit our employees nor Goodwill to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the Goodwill.

• Ability to learn new technology and software as related to the job.

Everyone Is Welcome

When you join Evergreen Goodwill, you join a truly vibrant community. We value the things that make us different and unique. From diverse international and ethnic backgrounds, to languages, identities, ages, orientations, and beyond, Evergreen Goodwill celebrates individual and cultural diversity.

Why work at Evergreen Goodwill?

• A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• 100% Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long term disability insurance (for salaried employee)
• Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan
• Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program
• Paid vacation, (9) holiday and sick time
• Limited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mentorship Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Job Training

EEO Statement: Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, compensation, benefits, and termination.

This document does not represent a contract of employment, and EGNW reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as EGNW may deem appropriate.