Sales Associate II - Part Time

Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse, NY; City of Oswego (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse, NY is seeking a Part Time Sales Associate II for our Oswego Thrifty Shopper. You will greet customers, answer questions, and help promote and display merchandise to drive sales.

Responsibilities include cash handling, processing payments, assisting in opening/closing, and ensuring a clean, safe store environment while maintaining a team-oriented atmosphere. Weekend and evening availability required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years retail experience preferred.
• Previous customer-service experience preferred.
• Previous cash register and reconciliation experience preferred.
• Emotionally mature and able to handle stress professionally.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide information and assistance.
• Display and stock merchandise; set up displays.
• Process payments including cash, checks, and cards.
• Open/close procedures in manager's absence.
• Maintain store cleanliness and safety.
• Report issues to store management.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Time management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Rescue Mission is seeking a Part Time Sales Associate II to work in our Oswego 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***

Pay Rate

$16.30 per hour

Working at the Rescue Mission

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.