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Family Store Associate

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory, Traverse City, MI, United States

Duration: Full Time


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


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