Sales Associate I - Full Time

Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse, NY; Westvale (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse, NY is seeking a Full-Time Sales Associate I for the Westvale Thrifty Shopper Store. You will help customers by locating merchandise, sizing, pricing, tagging, and promoting items while supporting store management for smooth operations.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, processing payments, stocking displays, and setting up promotional features. Weekend and evening availability is required, with emphasis on teamwork and customer service in a

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of retail experience preferred.
• Previous customer-service experience.
• Previous cash register and reconciliation experience preferred.
• Emotionally mature and able to handle stress professionally.

Responsibilities

• Display, promote, size, price and tag merchandise.
• Assist store management with opening and closing procedures.
• Process payments by cash, checks, credit cards and discounts.
• Maintain clean, organized shelves and displays.
• Promote sales through displays and announcements per supervisor.
• Provide excellent customer service and report issues to management.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service experience

Cash handling experience

Emotionally mature under pressure

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Rescue Mission is seeking a Full-Time Sales Associate I to work in our Westvale Thrifty Shopper Store. The Sales Associate I serves customers by displaying, promoting, sizing, pricing, and tagging merchandise. This position assists store management with running an efficient and service-oriented store. Promotes Rescue Mission while building relationships with customers. Provides customer service by greeting the customers with a smile and hello, providing information, and answering questions. Responsible for opening and closing procedures in the absence of store manager and/or assistant store manager. Responsible for cash reconciliation at the end of shifts in the absence of store manager and/or assistant store manager. Displays merchandise by stocking shelves, counters, racks and tables, as needed. Promotes sales by setting up displays, making announcements as directed by the supervisor and informing customers of the special sales. Obtains payments by processing cash, checks, sales discounts, and credit cards. Maintains the clean and orderly condition of the store. Contributes by displaying a team attitude. Creates a safe environment by complying with procedures and policies. Assists in identifying, reporting and solving issues to the store management.

Education Requirements

• High School diplomas or GED certificate

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Needed to Perform Effectively in this Position

• 1-3 years retail experience preferred
• Previous customer-service experience
• Previous cash register and reconciliation experience preferred
• Emotionally mature and able to handle stress professionally and in public

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work in an unsupervised atmosphere
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings and days
• Customer-service oriented
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Manages time efficiently
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• This position will require the ability to stand for long periods of time, visually check color coded racks and sizing by number, bending and lifting will be required.
• ***Nights and weekends required***

Working at the Rescue Mission is a chance to have more than just a career. It is a chance to be part of a team that makes a difference every day. Our Mission and Values can be seen in our day to day actions throughout the organization. The Rescue Mission has been changing lives for more than 130 years with around the clock services providing help for today and hope for tomorrow.

Rescue Mission is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, the presence of mental, physical, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.