Lead Sales Associate

Lead Store Sales Associate

Location: Franklin, WI

Pay: $13.00 - $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

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!

Requirements:

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.