Lead Sales Associate

Lead Store Sales Associate

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Pay: $13.00-$15.00 per hour

Job Type: 40hrs/ weekly. Full-time

Schedule: Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Benefits:

Insurance & Financial

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and hearing coverage

Prescription drug plan

Voluntary life insurance

Competitive pension plan

403(b) retirement savings plan (immediate eligibility)

Paid Time Off

Vacation days (accrual begins after first month, eligible after 90 days)

Paid sick days

Personal days

Floating holidays

Paid holidays (immediate eligibility)

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