Sales Associate Sterling PT

Goodwill of Greater Washington; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Goodwill of Greater Washington in Sterling, VA is seeking a friendly Retail Sales Associate to be the face of our store. You will help customers, process transactions, restock shelves, and keep the store neat and welcoming.

The role emphasizes strong communication, basic math, and the ability to stand for long shifts. Prior retail experience is preferred but not required; multilingual English plus other languages is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and GGW associates.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service to all customers.
• Ability to settle customer complaints.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods (up to 7 hours per 8-hour shift).
• Ability to bend and lift up to 40 pounds frequently.
• Basic working knowledge of computer applications and the internet.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional and courteous service to all customers inside the store, outside of the store, and on the phone.
• Assures merchandise is placed on the sales floor in a timely manner
• Able to ensure items are rung accurately on the register
• Demonstrates accurate cash handling skill to include but is not limited to making change, operate and maintain the cash register, check and charge card machine, and use of a calculator
• Maintains knowledge of merchandise and answers customer’s questions courteously and promptly
• Keeps floor merchandise neat and orderly (racks, shelves, bins, and hangers) and assists customers with purchase selections.
• Maintains clean professional appearance
• Maintain an orderly and clean register area
• Maintain familiarity with store security procedures and exercise security practices when necessary
• Perform general housekeeping responsibilities to include: store upkeep duties as needed to include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, wiping shelves, and dusting (including restrooms and dressing rooms)
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Action Oriented

Customer Focus

Composure

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash Register

Job description

Overview

Enjoy the opportunity to be the face of our retail operations and learn something new every day while Goodwill prepares you to advance in your career. Sales team members work in a collaborative environment and make a positive and sustainable impact on our community.

Responsibilities

Essential Competencies:

• Action Oriented Customer Focus Composure Time Management

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. Provides professional and courteous service to all customers inside the store, outside of the store, and on the phone.
• 2. Assures merchandise is placed on the sales floor in a timely manner
• 3. Able to ensure items are rung accurately on the register
• 4. Demonstrates accurate cash handling skill to include but is not limited to making change, operate and maintain the cash register, check and charge card machine, and use of a calculator
• 5. Maintains knowledge of merchandise and answers customer’s questions courteously and promptly
• 6. Keeps floor merchandise neat and orderly (racks, shelves, bins, and hangers) and assists customers with purchase selections.
• 7. Maintains clean professional appearance

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. Maintain an orderly and clean register area
• 3. Maintain familiarity with store security procedures and exercise security practices when necessary
• 4. Perform general housekeeping responsibilities to include: store upkeep duties as needed to include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, wiping shelves, and dusting (including restrooms and dressing rooms)
• 5. Perform other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 1. Ability to effectively communicate with customers and GGW associates
• 2. Ability to provide exceptional customer service to all of our customers
• 3. Ability to settle customer complaints
• 4. Ability to perform basic math skills
• 5. Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time (up to 7 hours per 8-hour shift)
• 6. Ability to bend and lift up to 40 pounds frequently
• 7. Basic working knowledge of computer applications and the internet

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. A minimum of six months of previous work experience
• 2. High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3. Previous experience working in a retail environment
• 4. Excellent customer service related skills
• 5. Working knowledge of a cash register
• 6. Multilingual with complete fluency in English