Senior Sales Associate

The Salvation Army; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Buffalo is looking for a Senior Sales Associate. This role will assist the management team in meeting sales and production goals while providing excellent customer service.

A successful candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, sales experience, and good communication and supervisory skills. The position includes training new employees, scheduling personnel, and ensuring compliance with policies.

This role is crucial for supporting the work therapy program and contributing to the overall mission of The Salvation Army.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in sales.
• Ability to read and interpret income and expense reports.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist management in meeting sales and production goals.
• Schedule store personnel and complete payroll.
• Train and supervise new employees.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Skills

Sales experience

Good communication skills

Supervisory skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Centers make a difference in people's lives. Through the collection and resale of gently used goods we are able to provide the financial support to assist men and women with a variety of social and spiritual afflictions. The in-residence rehabilitation program focuses on basic necessities with every man or woman being provided a clean and healthy living environment, good food, work therapy, leisure time activities, group and individual counseling, and spiritual direction. All our effort is focused on developing life skills and a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. More than just a job, each member of the team contributes to recycling goods that literally recycle and repair broken lives.

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Senior Sales Associate to assist in creating and sustaining a pleasant work environment and excellent customer relationships.

Duties

• The Senior Sales Associate will assist the management team in meeting sales, production, and expense budget goals to maintain a profitable operation.
• Schedule store personnel.
• Complete payroll information for all staff.
• Receive applications and participate in interviews as requested.
• Train, direct, and supervise new employees.

The Senior Sales Associate will ensure that store personnel are aware of and in compliance with all policies, procedures, and government regulations, that sales reports and other required paperwork are completed and forwarded to the finance office daily, and that the store is well stocked.

The Senior Sales Associate will be backup for the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager as needed.

The position will support the work therapy program component of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers by providing to beneficiaries; an example of professional conduct, work habits, and supervision (as directed by Supervisor).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in sales.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable DMV record.
• Ability to read and interpret simple income and expense reports.
• Good communication and supervisory skills.