What are the responsibilities and job description for the Thrift Store Sales Clerk position at The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division?
The Salvation Army Thrift Store is a secondhand store featuring new and gently used items donated from our generous community. When you donate, you help build a selection for those in need to choose from as they need. When you purchase an item, your money goes to helps us provide our services. To help make a difference in your community, apply today!
The Thrift Store Sales Clerk will perform cash register duties, build positive customer relations, and assist the Store Manager in daily operations of the store.
About The Role
Experience: Prior retail sales experience preferred
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
The Thrift Store Sales Clerk will perform cash register duties, build positive customer relations, and assist the Store Manager in daily operations of the store.
About The Role
- Stock racks, shelves, counters, or tables with merchandise
- Helps set up displays and arranges merchandise to promote sales.
- Remove unmarked items of merchandise to promote sales
- Assist with sorting donations and hanging of clothing as requested. Operates cash register, accepting payment and making change. Wraps or bags merchandise for customers.
- Close and secure store as scheduled.
- Balance cash drawer for your shift and at end of day. Safeguard cash at all times.
- Perform phone duties.
- Responsible to maintain good customer relations by giving prompt, courteous assistance to customers.
- Receive donations and give proper receipt to donors. Assist with unloading the store truck.
- Attend staff and training meetings.
- Use back guard provided when doing any substantial lifting of moving.
- Responsible to follow the policies, guidelines, and procedures of The Salvation Army and governmental regulations.
- Support the mission statement of The Salvation Army.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Experience: Prior retail sales experience preferred
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.