Thrift Store Lead: Sales & Community Impact

Mykroc; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance

Pension & 403(b)

12 Sick Days

10 Vacation Days

8 Paid Holidays

Employee Discount

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Lead Store Sales Associate to support store management, ensure smooth daily operations, and provide excellent customer service to turn donations into community programs. This full-time role includes training, ongoing coaching, and opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities include assisting with product sales, store openings/closings, banking, inventory turnover, and maintaining displays.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak, write and understand English.
• Basic computer skills including Point of Sales System and payroll program.
• Proficient cash handling and accurate change-giving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support management with product sales and acquisition.
• Implement store opening and closing procedures.
• Handle banking and daily deposits.
• Execute strategies to meet product acquisition, production and sales goals.
• Manage product rotation process and inventory turnover.
• Create an enjoyable shopping experience with positive customer service skills.
• Handle customer complaints as needed.
• Support store maintenance and appearance.
• Maintain displays and floor layout plans.
• Identify ways to improve store appeal.
• Provide direction to staff in absence of management.
• Communicate effectively with store management regarding operations.
• Support implementation of policies and procedures.
• Document and report concerns in behavior or attitude.
• Assist others with basic register problem solving.

Skills

English communication

POS system

cash handling

Education

High School diploma

Job description

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Lead Store Sales Associate to support store management, ensure smooth daily operations, and provide excellent customer service to turn donations into community programs. This full-time role includes training, ongoing coaching, and opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities include assisting with product sales, store openings/closings, banking, inventory turnover, and maintaining displays.