Sales Associate

This position is an in-person position located at 104 Southeastern Parkway Franklin TN 37064. This position is not eligible for work from home unless otherwise noted or for emergency closures.The standard work schedule will consist of 40 hours per week with some Saturdays required. Specific schedules may vary based on operational needs.

The Sales Associate supports the GraceWorks Ministries goals values and philosophy by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence quality service commitment and accountability. Communication skills teamwork job knowledge and leadership are essential for each member of the GraceWorks team.

The Sales Associate is responsible for completing tasks related to the sale of donated goods including operating the cash register organizing and replenishing merchandise assisting customers and cleaning common areas for any retail area.

• Become proficient with the cash register includingtransaction types and basic troubleshooting.
• Follow opening and closing cash-handling procedures for the thrift stores
• Open the store(s) and operate the cash register during store hours.
• Process vouchers according to established procedures.
• Balance the cash register and complete end-of-day closing duties including required reports.

• Treat all customers as an extension of the ministry by providing excellent customer service and representing GraceWorks well.
• Assist Neighbors and customers purchasing items with vouchers including helping them select items that apply to their vouchers.
• Share the mission of GraceWorks with customers as appropriate.
• Resolve customer concerns with flexibility kindness and sound judgment.

• Dust straighten and stock merchandise as needed.
• Change prices only with supervisor approval.
• Clean dressing rooms and common areas as assigned.
• Complete assigned work-area clean-up tasks.

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To perform this job successfuly an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the required knowledge skills and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Previous retail experience preferred

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a diverse range of individuals.
• Problem-solving skills good judgment and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Computer literacy including working knowledge of cash register operations and money handling.
• Strong organizational planning oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others.

This position is in a retail store and warehouse setting and involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring standard safety precautions. May encounter hot working conditions based on the season.

• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for 8 hours.