Salesperson for Retail Sales

Retail AssociateDo you want more than just a job? You want to learn and grow and to give back to your community. You want a sense of fulfillment, a career, not just a job. GINM is looking for an enthusiastic, career-minded Retail Associate to assist our customers and support our mission, which is to provide skills training, job placement and social services to New Mexicans. GINM is a second chance employer offering cross training in different departments and advancement opportunities. Your day-to-day responsibilities will consist of customer service, accepting donations, sorting and processing those donations, stocking the sales floor, cash register operations, just to name a few. Adherence to the attendance and punctuality policies of GoodwillExhibit excellent customer service skills as related to your position.Responds to customer questions and issues in a friendly and courteous manner; Provides efficient check-out to all customers; receives cash, credit cards etc. Counts money to verify amounts, issues correct change, provides receipt for funds received, wraps and bags merchandise.Verifies cash register balances by comparing total on cash register with the amount of currency in register.Promotes sales by setting up displays and organizing and arranging furniture and merchandise.Maintains merchandise on sales floor by stocking racks, counters, and displays with donated merchandise.Maintains cleanliness of store by cleaning shelves, counters and displays.Responsible to process and price all incoming donations, including wares, books, shoes, furniture, etc.documents timely and accurately the number of items/bins processed.Reviews donations for quality; Operates material handling equipment.Observes behavior of customers entering operation; RequirementsKnowledge of organizational practices, policies and procedures and compliance with the same.Knowledge of and compliance with all safety policies and procedures.Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.Ability to exhibit excellent customer service skills.Ability to read, write and understand English.Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities.Knowledge of visual merchandising, and sales promotion.Ability to operate a cash register.Work is generally performed indoors in a retail setting where the employee will have frequent contact with the public. High School Diploma/GED, preferredOne-year retail work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.