Sales Lead - Orange

The Salvation Army Southern California; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for career growth

Paid time off

Employee Stores Discounts

Great Work Perks Discounts

AFLAC Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

A community support organization in Orange, California, is seeking an enthusiastic Retail Team member to assist in daily operations and ensure excellent service to customers and donors. Responsibilities include managing store functions, training employees, and monitoring sales performance. The position requires at least one year of retail experience and a high school diploma. A flexible schedule is necessary as the store operates seven days a week. Compensation is $19.00 per hour, with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year previous retail experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in operations including opening/closing.
• Monitor key performance indicators.
• Ensure customer and donor satisfaction.
• Supervise and train store employees.
• Protect store currency and property.

Skills

Retail experience

Supervisory experience

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

About The Arc

The Salvation Army (TSA) Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a no‑fee program to assist men & women in their journey to complete our rehabilitation program. We are grateful for the contributions our valued employees make toward the maintenance and effectiveness of the programs. The organization is indebted to and dependent on the diligence and devotion of its employees.

About Our Retail Team

Become part of the dedicated Retail Team at The Salvation Army! Together we can continue to serve and impact our local community, through the commitment to “Do The Most Good” at our Orange Store, which supports the Adult Rehabilitation Program. This is an opportunity to promote a positive shopping/donor experience, enhance customer service, problem‑solving and teamwork skills, while contributing to the success of our Program and its participants.

Employee Benefits Offered

• Opportunity for career growth
• Paid time off
• Employee Stores Discounts
• Great Work Perks Discounts (amusement parks, museums, services, and more!)
• AFLAC Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonuses

Responsibilities

• Takes an active role and partners with the Store Manager in daily store operations. These routines include opening and closing procedures, point of sale operations, inventory management and rotation, ARC merchandising standards (CNO Standards) and donations.
• Assumes responsibility for all day‑to‑day store operations (including personnel and cash handling) in the absence of the Store and/or Assistant Manager. Discuss concerns with District Sales Manager.
• Assists Store Manager to monitor and analyze key performance indicators to drive store sales and increase profitability as projected by budget and goals set by Command Retail Directors and Command Administration.
• In the absence of the Store Manager and Assistant Manager - Schedule Store Employees to ensure appropriate coverage in store and donation center. Coordinate daily morning and shift change team meetings. Provides coaching, training, and development to the Store Employees. Responsible for processing of paperwork per Review Standards, especially as it relates to Time and Attendance compliance.
• Ensure high levels of Customer and Donor satisfaction through excellent service to meet their needs while also maintaining good Community relations. Develop strategies to improve service to maximize the customer experience.
• BRP (Back Room Processing) – Support Store Manager to ensure Back Room Processors/Warehouse Associates work effectively and efficiently to meet daily processing goals.
• Responsible for supervision, support, and conduct reporting of program Beneficiaries if or when Work Therapy Assignments are put in place at the store.
• In the absence of the Store Manager and Assistant Manager - Responsible for the protection and security of store currency, inventory, and property. This includes safe funds (including daily logging of cash deposits), bank deposits, products for sale, store equipment, and building security.
• Ensure building is secured during non‑operating hours with alarm system arming and alert protocol.
• Assures that safety measures are established and maintained consistent with ARC policy and governmental regulations, and that safety issues and incidents are reported immediately. Assists Store Manager and Assistant Manager with conducting and recording mandatory Weekly Store Meetings.
• May transfer or be relocated to other stores based on business needs.
• Completes all tasks (written or verbal) as assigned by the District Sales Manager, Command Retail Directors and Command Administration.

Qualifications To Be Considered For This Position

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must have a minimum of one‑year previous retail experience and Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must pass background check, which will include Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, store employees, customers and donors.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, clothing carts, merchandise carts, rolling clothing racks, fixtures, furniture dollies, platform trucks and carts, hand trucks and miscellaneous carts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks.

Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour

Schedule

• Our stores operate 7 days per week, work schedules are determined by Management and employees must be flexible to always ensure adequate store coverage.
• Part‑time employees may be scheduled to work any part‑time shift including evenings, weekends, and holidays.