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!
Qualifications
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.
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
