Lead Store Sales Associate
Location: Waukesha, WI
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Job Type: 25hrs/ weekly. Part-time
Schedule: Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Benefits:
Insurance & Financial Benefits
- 403(b) retirement savings plan (immediate eligibility)
- Voluntary life insurance options available
Paid Time Off (Eligibility based on employment status)
- Vacation days
- Sick days with discretionary days
- Paid holidays
About the Role
At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps support programs that make a difference in the community. We are looking for a dependable and motivated Lead Store Sales Associate to support store management with daily operations, customer service, sales goals, and maintaining a positive shopping experience.
What You'll Do
- Assist with store opening and closing procedures
- Operate cash registers and assist team members with register support
- Support management with daily store operations and sales goals
- Help maintain store appearance, organization, and safety standards
- Provide excellent customer service and assist with customer concerns
- Support merchandise rotation, stocking, and sales floor presentation
- Assist with banking procedures and daily deposits as assigned
- Communicate store concerns or incidents to management
- Help guide and support team members during shifts as assigned
- Safeguard company assets and help reduce product loss
- This individual will be assigned to various locations as needed.
Training Provided
- Paid training on store procedures and register operations
- Ongoing coaching and support from store leadership
- Opportunity to build leadership and retail experience
Why Join Us
- Mission-driven work that supports programs in your community
- On-the-job training and leadership development
- Team-oriented environment
- Employee Discount, Employee Assistance Program, and more!
Required
- Ability to provide friendly customer service and support store operations
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Basic leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
- Basic math and computer skills
- Ability to operate a cash register and accurately handle cash transactions
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Ability to stand and walk for most of the shift
- Ability to bend, reach, and lift or move merchandise throughout the day
- Ability to safely lift and move up to 50 lbs regularly
- Valid Driver's License with ability to drive on behalf of The Salvation Army per policy
- High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred
- Previous retail or thrift store experience
- Experience leading or directing team members
- Previous cash handling and customer service experience
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.