Sales Associate - Part-Time (evenings and weekends required)

Many-Hands; Clive (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Many Hands in Iowa is seeking a Sales Associate to be the welcoming face of our ministry. The role focuses on delivering an excellent customer experience through friendly, upbeat interactions and thoughtful product guidance.

You will greet customers, answer questions, process sales with the POS system, and help with bagging and wrapping purchases. The job emphasizes reliability, strong communication, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

Qualifications

• Must enjoy interacting with the public and thrive in a structured environment.
• Outgoing and persuasive communication style.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Be the welcoming star by greeting customers and creating a friendly shopping environment.
• Use persuasive communication to help shoppers find items and answer questions.
• Resolve concerns or complaints to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Handle transactions accurately with the POS system and balance the register.
• Bag, box, and wrap purchased items efficiently.
• Represent the ministry's mission and values in every interaction.

Skills

People skills

Positive attitude

Excellent communication

Reliability

Stamina

Quick learner

Tools

POS system

Job description

Description

Ignite Your Passion for People: Join Our Team as a Sales Associate!

Are you someone who genuinely loves interacting with people? Do you have a naturally upbeat, persuasive, and optimistic style that can light up a room? If you get energy from helping others and thrive in a social setting, we have the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference every day!

We’re Many Hands, and we’re looking for a charismatic and positive Sales Associate who can be the welcoming face of our ministry. This role is far more than just ringing up purchases—it's about creating meaningful connections and representing our mission, vision, and core values to every person who walks through our doors.

What you'll be doing (A high-energy, people-focused role)

Your primary mission is to provide an excellent customer experience through friendly, persuasive, and helpful interactions.

• Be the Welcoming Star: Greet and enthusiastically interact with every customer, creating an inviting and positive shopping environment.
• The Go-To Expert: Use your persuasive communication skills to answer questions and provide information about our merchandise, helping customers find exactly what they need.
• Resolve & Relate: Assist customers in locating products and help them with any concerns or complaints, ensuring they leave happy and satisfied.
• Handle Transactions: Accurately collect payments using our Point-of-Sale (POS) system and handle cash/refunds with basic math skills. You'll also ensure accurate transactions by balancing your register at the start and end of your shift.
• The Finishing Touch: Efficiently bag, box, and wrap purchased items.
• Champion Our Mission: Positively represent the ministry of Many Hands in all your interactions.

Reports to Store Manager

Requirements

What you bring to the team (Your core strengths):

We’re looking for someone who shines when interacting with the public and thrives in a structured, systematic, and predictable work environment.

• A People Person: You’re outgoing, comfortable meeting new people, and use a naturally persuasive, "selling" communication style.
• Positive & Upbeat: You set a motivational, optimistic tone for both customers and colleagues.
• Excellent Communicator: Superior verbal communication skills are essential.
• Reliable & Orderly: You appreciate routine, work well in an orderly environment, and possess the stamina for prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• A Quick Learner: You have the ability to operate or quickly learn a POS system and other standard retail equipment (we provide all the on-the-job training you’ll need!).
• Physical Ability: Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs

How we help with your success

• We provide on-the-job training