Sales Associate II - Part Time

Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse, NY; Town of Lysander (NY); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account – FSA

Life Insurance

Job summary

Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse, NY seeks a Part Time Sales Associate II for our Baldwinsville Thrifty Shopper. You will greet customers, assist with merchandising, pricing, tagging, and promotions while supporting store management to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities include cash handling, balancing at the end of shifts in the absence of management, maintaining clean displays, and promoting a safe, friendly shopping environment. Weekend and evening availability is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Display, promote, size, price and tag merchandise.
• Assist store management with running an efficient, service-oriented store.
• Provide customer service: greet customers, answer questions, provide information.

Skills

Retail experience

Cash register experience

Stress management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Rescue Mission is seeking a Part Time Sales Associate IIto work in our Baldwinsville ThriftyShopper. 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 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
• 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 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.

• Transparent & Open Communication – The Rescue Mission encourages honest and open communication at all levels. Input and feedback are sought from all employees.
• Work/Life Balance – We are encouraged to meet our professional goals and perform at our best, but also enjoy a fulfilling life outside of the work environment.
• Continued Growth & Learning – Our organization adapts to change by providing training and development in rapidly evolving areas. We believe in routine training to improve efficiency and instill positive attitudes.
• Team Spirit – We are valued for our talents, dedication and hard work as individuals and as an overall team. This ultimately leads to a strong sense of unity among each and every one of us.

The Rescue Mission is an equal opportunity employer.

We are focused on taking care of our employees with the same caring values we have for our clients. The Rescue Mission offers a comprehensive benefits package for both our full-time and part-time employees:

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account – FSA
Company Paid Group Term Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Career Development and Growth Opportunities
Short Term Disability
401(K) Plan that includes employer contributions

Personal Illness, Accident & Cancer Insurance
Discounted Auto, Home & Renters Insurance
529 NY State College Savings Plan
Employee Assistance Plan
Empower Credit Union Membership
Thrifty Shopper Employee Discount