Sales Floor Lead (Coursey Blvd)

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana is seeking a Sales Floor Lead in Baton Rouge to assist in daily store operations and meet financial targets. You will supervise staff as needed, manage cash register transactions, and ensure a clean, safe shopping environment.

The role requires strong communication and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required with 6 months supervisory experience or 90 days in service industry.
• Must read, write, and communicate clearly in English.
• Prior service industry experience preferred.
• Retail training completion required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day store operation and sales performance to meet budget.
• Perform duties of a supervisor when assigned by Store Manager or Sales Floor Manager.
• Operate cash register: process sales, accept payments, authorize voids/exchanges/credits.
• Maintain proper merchandise rotation and attractive displays.
• Keep store clean and hazard-free; maintain safe shopping areas.
• Assist in training and mentoring Sales Floor Associates and court-appointed workers.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Communication

Flexible schedule

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Sales Floor Lead

Essential Functions

Responsibilities

• To assist with the day-to-day store operation and sales performance to meet or exceed budget while in compliance with company standards, policies and procedures. A Sales Floor Lead performs the duties of a supervisor when assigned by the Store Manager or Sales Floor Manager. Sales Floor Leads may act in a supervisory capacity during scheduled work hours.
• To use the cash register to make total sales, accept payment; authorize voids, returns, exchanges and credits for merchandise.
• To ensure proper rotation of store merchandise.
• To act as a positive role model for employees and trainees in all aspects of professional performance.
• To stock the sales floor adequately. To create a positive public image of Goodwill through a clean store environment, attractive displays and presentable, personable personnel.
• To maintain safe and appropriate conditions in the shopping areas.
• To keep the store clean and hazard free by vacuuming, mopping and dusting, (including cleaning the bathrooms.)
• To observe personnel and safety policies and procedures. To ensure compliance by Store Floor Associates.
• To be able to perform the job duties of Sales Floor Associates.
• To attend work on the regularly scheduled shifts as assigned by the manager for the week.
• To ensure the floor check is completed daily and to ensure monthly safety self‑inspections are conducted.
• To ensure all new hires are properly oriented, using the appropriate manual, within the first week of employment. To document that training occurred.
• To assist the store manager in controlling the expense to revenue ratio monthly and annually.
• To assist in training and mentoring of Sales Floor Associates and court‑appointed community service workers, as assigned by the Store Manager or Sales Floor Manager.
• To assist in supervising, disciplining and recommending discharge of sales associates to the Store Manager or Sales Floor Manager.
• To monitor and assist in the receiving, pricing and displaying of store merchandise.
• To record and balance cash register receipts, make bank deposits and record store transactions.
• To assist in the preparation of personnel and payroll records in a timely manner.
• To complete accurately other paperwork required in the day‑to‑day operation of the store.
• Any other job‑related duties as requested by management.

Skills and Abilities

• To assist the Store Manager or Production Manager in achieving/exceeding production goals both monthly and annually and to assist in implementing a contingency plan if goals are not being met.
• Must be able to interact professionally and productively with a diverse array of people.
• Must be able to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.
• Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with, and among, store and production personnel while motivating them to their best performance.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule on short notice, including nights and weekends, and occasionally, long hours.
• Must be able to use repetitive hand movement when buttoning, sorting, hanging and zipping garments.
• Must be able to engage in prolonged standing, walking and in frequent bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Must be able to function in a fast‑paced work environment with occasional periods of high volume.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED and 6 months supervisory experience or a minimum of 90 days in the service industry.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.
• Prior work experience in the service industry preferred.
• Must successfully complete Retail training.

Working Conditions

Frequent physical exertion, frequent movement, conditioned indoor temperatures with occasional exposure to outdoor temperatures and weather conditions. Alternate work schedule may include working at an attended donation center with no prior notice.

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status