Resale Store Sales Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Resale Shop Sales Associate

Job Location: Inkster, MI

Reports to: Good Deeds Team Lead

Zaman International, Hope for Humanity is a 501 C(3) charitable organization that serves as a pre-eminent relief organization. Headquartered in Southeast Michigan, our team is dedicated to facilitating change and advancing the lives of marginalized women and children by enabling them to meet essential needs common to all humankind

Job Summary:

The Resale Shop Sales Associate role provides important support for the organization. In this role, you regularly interact with the public and act as the face of Zaman International. You provide a welcoming and friendly interaction with our clients and donors. You excel in customer service, retail operations and inventory management which enables our team to provide services to marginalized women and their children. We appreciate your courteousness, attention to detail, as well as your adaptability. Your ability to interact with team mates, donors and patrons respectfully as well as cheerfully is important. You report to the Warehouse Manager. The position is part-time up to 25 hours between 11:00 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday through Friday, generally, with occasional additional hours. The position is considered hourly, non-exempt.

Essential Functions:

Opening / closing of store, including balancing the cash register.

Operate cash register program according to policy and instruction.

Process sales transactions ensuring accuracy of payment.

Assist with store presentation, marketing, promotions and special events.

Assist in general housekeeping, including bathrooms, and the maintenance of the store image.

Assure all shopping baskets are brought in from the parking area.

Accept donated items and provide an accurate receipt.

Keep management informed by submitting regular time sheets and as requested reports.

Understand and comply with store security procedures at the open and close of business.

Attend team and organization-wide meetings as directed.

Job Specifications:

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED. The successful candidate is prompt and has reliable transportation. The ideal candidate also has experience in retail sales, marketing or customer service. Work pace is steady, requiring lifting and/or carrying of up to 25 lbs consistently. On a regular basis heavier items of up to 50 lbs will be lifted/carried either with assistance from another person or by using appropriate material handling equipment. Preferably, this person has experience in an inter-faith setting and representing an organization with the public.