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.
Family Store Associate / Key Holder The Salvation Army USA Central Territory United States, Michigan, Alpena 722 North 2nd Avenue (Show on map) Jul 29, 2026 At The Salvation Army our employees are the heartbeat of our mission. We foster a community of passionate people dedicated to changing lives and bringing hope to those who need it most.
Position Summary:
The Family Store Associate provides excellent customer service; operates and maintains a cash register; maintains the cleanliness, orderliness, and security of the store.
Essential Responsibilities:
Assist customers purchasing items via the Point of Sale (POS)POS system.
Operates cash register, accepting payment and making change. Wraps or bags merchandise for customers.
Prepare and balance the cash drawer; assists in preparing bank deposits as requested.
Works to maintain sales and production rotation quotas
Price unmarked items of merchandise
Cleans shelves, counters, or tables
Follows through on outdating as instructed
Helps set up displays and arranges merchandise to promote sales
Responsible to maintain good customer relations by giving prompt, courteous assistance to customers
Maintain the neatness and security of the cash register area
Assist customers who are donating items
Place and arrange items in the store as directed
Answer the telephone in a professional and courteous manner
Ensure that the store is maintained in a clean and inviting manner
Perform other duties as assigned
Additional Responsibilities:
Will have keys to the store and be responsible for opening and closing the store as needed.
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
High School diploma or GED (desired), or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Experience working in a retail store preferred
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Must be available for a flexible schedule
Ability to operate a cash register, perform routine mathematical computations, and count change
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situation to customers, clients, and other employees
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Computer Skills:
Basic Computer operation knowledge
Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office 365
Working knowledge of
TEAMS and SharePoint Certificates and Licenses:
Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed