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The Salvation Army USA Central Territory

Retail Sales Associate

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A Retail Sales Associate sells merchandise or products in a retail store. Provides information about store merchandise, assists customers with finding items and encourages sales.

$31,588 / year median in Illinois

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

at The Salvation Army USA Central Territory in Mundelein, Illinois, United States Job Description About the Role Join our team in "Doing the Most Good" as a Retail Sales Associate. We're seeking friendly and enthusiastic individuals who will help create a welcoming shopping experience for our diverse community of customers and donors. This role combines customer service, retail operations, and mission-driven work to support The Salvation Army's community programs. You'll be an essential part of our team, transforming donations into resources that directly support our mission of serving those in need in our community.
Pay Rate :
$15.50/hr.
Status:
Part-time, up to 28 hours
Hours:
4:30pm-8:30pm (may vary) Key Responsibilities Provide exceptional customer service by greeting customers and offering assistance Process sales transactions accurately using our Point of Sale system including opening, closing, and balancing Maintain store appearance through cleaning, organizing, and restocking Help meet daily production goals by processing and displaying new merchandise Contribute to a positive shopping environment Must also have one or more these three duties: Bank Running (requires reliable transportation) Pricing Cross trained in other Departments What You'll Need to Succeed Required Qualifications High School Diploma or currently pursuing Strong English communication skills for customer and team interactions Basic computer skills and ability to learn new systems Ability to work a flexible schedule. Including evenings/night, holidays, & weekends. Professional appearance and adherence to dress code Reliable and team-oriented mindset Reliable transportation Physical Requirements Ability to stand for extended periods Capability to move throughout the store Physical ability to handle merchandise and maintain store appearance Training and Development Comprehensive POS system training provided Expected POS system proficiency within 3 months Ongoing professional development opportunities What Success Looks Like Accurate and efficient sales transactions Positive customer feedback Clean and organized store environment Meeting daily production and sales goals Strong team collaboration Reliable attendance and punctuality The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account