Sales Associate (Part-time some evenings and weekends)

Many-Hands; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Many Hands in West Des Moines is seeking a cheerful Sales Associate for our Jordan Creek store. You’ll focus on delivering an excellent customer experience through friendly, persuasive interactions and by embodying our mission, vision, and values.

You’ll greet customers, help them find products, answer questions, process purchases at the POS, balance your register, and wrap items. We provide on‑the‑job training and value reliability, upbeat energy, and the stamina to stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• Outgoing, comfortable meeting new people.
• Persuasive, upbeat communication style.
• Willingness to stand for long periods.
• Ability to learn POS system quickly.
• Capable of lifting up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Greet and enthusiastically interact with every customer to create a welcoming store atmosphere.
• Use persuasive communication to explain merchandise and help customers find what they need.
• Assist customers in locating products and address concerns or complaints for a positive outcome.
• Process purchases using the POS system and balance the register at the start and end of shift.
• Bag, box, and wrap purchased items to complete the customer experience.
• Represent Many Hands positively in all customer interactions.

Skills

People skills

Excellent communication

Positive attitude

Reliability

Quick learner

Physical stamina

Job description

Description

Ignite Your Passion for People: Join Our Team as a Sales Associate at Our New Jordan Creek Store!

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 do

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

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

Ready to Use Your Positive Energy for Good?