Sales Associate - Full Time - 29 North

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys in Charlottesville, Virginia, seeks a retail team member to manage customer service, sales, and store maintenance duties. Responsibilities include greeting customers, operating the cash register, and maintaining a clean and secure store environment.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a positive attitude, works well in a team setting, and possesses retail experience. A high school diploma or G.E.D. is preferred, alongside prior experience in a retail environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to maintain a positive and friendly attitude.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for customer service and cash register sales.
• Ensure facility security and maintenance.
• Greet and assist customers.
• Bag and wrap merchandise.
• Display merchandise and clean store areas.

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Mission Contribution

To ensure the efficient and cost-effective operation of the retail store through security of corporate assets, customer relations, sale of donated goods, accurate cash register operations in order to maximize profitability and increase training opportunities.

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Store Manager or designee, is responsible for customer service, cash register sales, facility security and maintenance, greeting and assisting customers, bagging/wrapping merchandise, displaying merchandise, cleaning cash wrap area, counters and front of store, hanging, stocking shelves and rotating merchandise.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers, team members, customers, and donors.
• Ability to work within a team situation.
• Ability to maintain a positive, friendly attitude and a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.
• Ability to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

Required Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Prior experience in a retail environment preferred.
• 6 months cash register experience preferred.

Special Requirements

• Having a cell phone is not required for employment, but access to applications and/or resources may be limited unless a cell phone is used for authentication.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the retail space.
• Able to stand, bend and reach.
• Able to lift, push, pull, carry, or otherwise move up to forty (40) pounds with no support regularly. Over forty (40) pounds request for additional team member assistance as needed.
• Able to perform tasks that require repetitive motion. Manual dexterity is required.