Salesperson for Retail Sales

Sales Associate FT - San Luis Obispo

Salary Range $16.90 - $18.40 Hourly Position Type Full Time Education Level Not Specified Travel Percentage Negligible Category Retail

Perform related duties supporting the operation of retail store locations. Serve donors and customers in a variety of ways ensuring a safe and welcoming environment. Provide outstanding customer service to promote store sales and achieve store goals.

Greet donors and customers when they enter the store location and/or attached donation site. Offer assistance and suggestions to customers in making product selections.

Become trained in cash handling and using the store cash register system. Utilize training to complete customer transactions accurately while following all related procedures.

Merchandise inventory on sales floor, following defined procedures. Straighten and/or rearrange merchandise to increase customer appeal and ensure a neat and safe work environment.

Assist with stock rotation and markdowns, as directed by the Store Manager or designee.

Prepare store donations and rotated merchandise for transfer to the central processing plant.

Communicate problems, complaints, potential theft and/or safety issues to the Store Manager or designee.

May perform Donor services such as taking donations, documenting donation information and communicating with Donors.

Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent preferred

previous sales experience preferred.

Familiarity with Goodwill Central Coast's mission and general Company and retail policies (this may be learned on-the-job). Familiarity with electronic cash registers (this may be learned on-the-job)

Equipment Used: Material Handling Equipment such as carts, (hand trucks) dolly, and racks. Typical retail store equipment. Cash Register/Computer based system and other related automated tools. Cash Counting equipment.

Ability to communicate in basic oral and written English. Ability to communicate in basic Spanish desirable.

Ability to tactfully explain decisions and present information clearly as it pertains to store policies.

Ability to learn cash register operation, related store operations paperwork, and assisting in performing opening/closing procedures.

Ability to coordinate eye/hand/foot movement to safely handle and/or move merchandise to minimize damage and eliminate hazards and accidents/injuries.

Ability to move hands and fingers quickly to operate cash register.

Ability to demonstrate satisfactory attendance, as outlined in Goodwill Central Coast policy.

Ability to adhere to safe work practices as documented in Company safety policies; Work is performed in an enclosed storeroom floor. or more) are moved by using appropriate material handling equipment and/or assistance from co-workers.

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