What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Sales Associate position at Tacoma Pierce County Habitat for Humanity?
Reports To: Senior Store Manager
Employee Status: Non-exempt, hourly up to 30 hours per week
Job Type: Part-time, up to 30 hours per week, Day Shifts, Weekend availability
Salary: $17.69 per hour
Location: Tacoma, WA
Tacoma-Pierce County Habitat for Humanity is looking for a dedicated Sales Associate to join our mission-driven team. As a Sales Associate, you will be a crucial part of our effort to provide affordable housing solutions to our community. Your role will involve assisting customers, delivering outstanding service, and supporting our sales objectives. Your friendly demeanor, strong interpersonal skills, and product knowledge will contribute to creating a positive shopping experience for our customers and help drive the success of our organization's mission. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a knack for sales, we invite you to become a valued member of our team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist Driver in efficient pick-up schedules and routes for the Store Truck(s)
- Interacting positively with donors and customers
- Assisting with the retail operation, including operating the cash registers and making sales
- Providing superior customer service to donors and customers
- Adhering to All Store policies and procedures
- Load and unload donation trucks
EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or GED preferred
EXPERIENCE:
- Three years’ retail sales preferred
- Retail experience with construction or building materials/hardware preferred
- Routing/scheduling and/or logistics experience preferred
SKILLS:
- Knowledge of fair market value of new and used materials
- Superior customer service, experience with diverse populations
- Able and willing to lift up to 50 pounds, performing heavy manual tasks, work standing or walking for long periods of time and be capable of performing outside duties under all weather conditions
- Excellent speaking and writing skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Bilingual Preferred but not required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the store
- Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling and the moving of items and furniture to maintain visual appearance of the store
- Occasional ladder climbing
BENEFITS:
- 403(b) retirement plan
- 403(b) retirement plan matching after 1 year
- Employee discount
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, genetic information, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. A background check will be conducted before hire.
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