Salesperson - Full-Time Retail

Retail Associate OpportunityGoodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is seeking driven individuals to join us in our mission to help others and serve our local communities.Our Retail Stores support and even provide funding to different Goodwill programs that assist people with obtaining meaningful employment and bettering their overall quality of life.As a Retail Associate, you would be an essential part of ensuring the success of our stores and Goodwill's mission. When a retail team member assists a Goodwill shopper find a treasure on the shelves, they aren't just providing excellent customer service but also helping others in the community.Morning Availability is a PlusPART TIME AND FULL TIME OPENINGSWhat Goodwill can offer you:Opportunities for career advancementA benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision (employee paid), as well as ancillary benefits including long and short term disability, and life insurance (Goodwill paid)*These benefits available 1st of the month, following 60 days of employment*Two (2) weeks' vacation, four (4) personal days, and seven (7) days of sick time (For those working more than 20 hours a week)Up to $3,000 in qualified Tuition Reimbursement*Nine (9) Paid holidays (based on standard weekly hours)403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, including Employer Match50% Employee Discount$50 work anniversary gift for every year of continuous service (for part-time and full-time team members)$200 Referral Program (for every candidate hired that you refer to Goodwill)*Only available for Full-Time Team MembersResponsibilities:Cashiering Duties:1. Perform retail sales functions according to the Sales Procedures Manual.Operate cash register system3. Sell merchandise to customers while providing excellent service.Greet customers as they enter the stores.Follow all required scripts while interacting with customers.Thank every customer for supporting Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut's mission.Material Processing Duties:1. Process goods, separating the sellable merchandise from the unsalable.Place salable clothing on the proper hangers in adherence to the rotation cycle.Place non-salable material into salvage return bins.Material Handling Duties:1. Maintain clean, orderly fixtures of clothing, bins, showcases and windows.Perform stock duties such as merchandise rotation, hanger change, display work and keep dressing rooms neat and orderly.Perform housekeeping duties to maintain good appearance and safe conditions.Perform shipping and receiving duties such as unloading shipment truck.Keep entire work site neat, clean and organized.Provide customer service in promoting merchandise.Recover the sales area throughout the day5. Basic knowledge of EnglishBasic math skills for cash handlingAvailability to work day, evening, and weekend shifts as necessary (especially if a full-time schedule is desired)Being prepared for considerable standing, reaching, lifting, carrying, bending, pushing, and pulling. We can help you find the right one at Goodwill or any other employer through our Career Centers! Receive free career assistance services from Goodwill (including Resume Builds/Revisions, Online Job Searching Coaching, Interview Skills, and more) at gwct.org/career-coaching