Sales Associate II - Full Time

Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse, NY; Town of Lysander (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse, NY is seeking a Full Time Sales Associate II for our Baldwinsville Thrifty Shopper. You will assist customers, stock and price merchandise, and manage payments with care. The role requires courtesy, reliability, and the ability to work weekends or evenings as needed.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of retail experience and strong verbal communication. Prior cash handling and reconciliation experience is preferred, with a focus on customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 1-3 years of retail experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Cash register experience and reconciliation preferred.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with questions to provide friendly service.
• Display, stock, tag, and price merchandise to promote sales.
• Process payments and reconcile cash at shift end when needed.
• Keep the store clean, organized, and safe for customers and staff.
• Assist with opening/closing procedures in the absence of management.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Cash handling

Verbal communication

Time management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Cash register

Job description

The Rescue Mission is seeking a Full Time Sales Associate II to work in our Baldwinsville Thrifty Shopper. The Sales Associate II 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***