What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Associate/Showroom position at Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville?
JOB SUMMARY:
Retail position requiring strong customer service skills, positive attitude and outgoing personality. Must be able to work with staff and volunteers; be able to relate to people of different races, faiths and incomes. This job does not have the capability to be done remotely.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to receiving donated merchandise, pricing, stocking, customer service and other duties as directed by management. Participate and support agency activities as requested.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
- Offers and provides customer assistance at all times.
- Maintain good housekeeping standards by cleaning and dusting area as needed.
- Stock merchandise; rotate and face merchandise on shelves.
- Assist customers by locating merchandise.
- Helps to Maintain and clean a well-organized store and facilitate a safe and secure working and shopping environment
- Receive donations and place into inventory using computer system
- Cross train as required by Management
- Load and unload merchandise – donations, Deconstruction, business, customers. Physical ability tests will be measured. The physical ability to perform a particular task or the strength of specific muscle groups, as well as strength and stamina in general.
- Heavy work. Individually exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Perform construction tasks related to Deconstruction.
- Prepare Deconstruction inventory: identify, label, record merchandise.
- Log Deconstruction inventory into stoker, price and display.
- Comply with company policies and procedures.
- Participate in Annual Review Process.
- Ensure that all Habitat for Humanity International and Affiliate Policies and Guidelines are followed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Assist in Donation pick –up as needed
- Assist in Deconstruction as needed
- For Safety, efficiency, and to serve our customers, donors and volunteers, this job requires basic reading, writing, conversation and understanding English.
- Participate as staff support at the build site as needed
- Regular and reliable attendance required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of high school (diploma or equivalent) preferred
- Equivalent education or experience in job related activities
- Very customer oriented
- Friendly and helpful demeanor
- Positive attitude in high stress situations
- The candidate must have the ability and desire to work respectfully with people of all cultures, languages, national origins, races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, classes, immigration statuses, sexual orientations, gender identity and expressions, ages, mental or physical abilities, and other diversity factors. Must conduct all activities in accordance with Habitat principles.
TIME REQUIREMENTS:
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week with occasional overtime offered.) Tuesday – Saturday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm. Satisfactory attendance is required
Habitat for Humanity is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
