Thrift Sales Associate at Bridford

Freedom House, Greensboro NC; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom House Thrift Bridford Store in Greensboro seeks a Sales Associate to provide excellent customer service, manage a welcoming sales floor, and assist with donation intake. You’ll engage with donors tactfully, handle transactions, and contribute to a mission-driven team.

The role requires physical endurance, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a positive, mission-focused attitude in a Christian environment. Both full-time and part-time shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift items up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers and operate cash register with accuracy.
• Maintain an appealing and organized sales floor.
• Receive donations, sort items, and stock the store; communicate guidelines clearly to donors.
• Restock shelves and displays; ensure merchandise is easy to shop.
• Safely lift and move items up to 50 pounds as needed; work with staff and volunteers.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Stamina

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the role

The Freedom House Thrift Sales Associate at the Bridford Store, located at 1312 Bridford Parkway in Greensboro, is a critical member of the team, responsible for providing excellent customer service, maintaining a well-organized and inviting sales floor, and assisting with donation intake. This role requires the ability to engage effectively with customers and donors, including the tactful handling of situations where items cannot be accepted. Physical stamina and a positive, mission-focused attitude are essential for success in this role.

What you’ll do

• Sales & Customer Service:
  Welcome and assist customers with a positive and professional attitude. Operate cash register with accuracy and efficiency.
• Sales Floor Management:
  Maintain an appealing and organized sales floor to enhance the shopping experience.
• Donation Intake & Donor Relations:
  Assist with receiving donations, sorting items, and stocking the store. Communicate donation guidelines clearly to donors, tactfully declining items that do not meet the store’s criteria while preserving donor goodwill.
• Stocking & Merchandising:
  Restock shelves and displays, ensuring merchandise is organized, attractive, and easy to shop.
• Physical Handling of Items:
  Safely lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds, including furniture, clothing, and household goods, as needed for stocking and processing.
• Team Collaboration & Mission Support:
  Work closely with staff and volunteers, embodying the Christian values of Freedom House Thrift.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• A passion for the mission of Freedom House Thrift and a commitment to serving others in a Christian environment.
• Previous retail or customer service experience is a plus.

Hours

• Full-time and part-time positions available.
• Schedule includes weekday and occasional Saturday shifts, with flexibility required to meet store needs.

Join us in making a difference!

As a Freedom House Thrift Sales Associate at the Bridford Store, you’ll play an essential role in supporting a mission that transforms lives through Christ-centered recovery.