Sales Associate

Overview:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Sales Associate is responsible for providing excellent customer service as a first point of contact to retail customers. Sales Associate will maintain the sales floor to ensure an enjoyable shopping experience.

COMPANY:

Established in 1958, Goodwill Central Texas is a non-profit organization that has transformed thousands of lives through the power of work. We are the leader in workforce development, one of the largest employers in our region, and a cornerstone of the community. Our mission is funded through our donation-driven retail stores, comprehensive business and staffing solutions, and generous community support. Our vision is to empower every Central Texan to transform their lives through work and education. Join the team whose work empowers people to transform their lives!

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION:

Goodwill Central Texas is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion in which all employees are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspective. This commitment is embodied in our company policies and in the way we do business. Working together as a diverse and inclusive organization is essential to our success.

We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

BENEFITS:

• Retirement benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Paid Personal Days
• Free Mental Health Counseling
• Tuition Support
• Employee discounts and discounted gym memberships
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave
• Affordable Medical, Vision, & Dental Coverage
• Company paid life insurance
• 403b match

COMPENSATION:

Depending on experience and qualifications

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Post offer background check is required to ensure applicant meets all eligibility requirements for the assigned customer/location. Alternative work locations may be offered as appropriate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide professional, friendly, and courteous service to all customers inside the store, outside of the store, and on the phone.
• Accurately handle cash, including, but not limited to, make change, operate, and maintain the cash register and credit card machine, and use of calculator when needed.
• Maintain knowledge of merchandise and answers customer’s questions courteously and promptly.
• Maintain racks and shelves stocked with merchandise, keep floor merchandise neat and orderly (racks, shelves, bins, and hangers), arranges merchandise to maximize sales.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, bending, kneeling, and climbing for prolonged periods of time (up to 7 hours per 8-hour shift.)
• Ability to lift 35 pounds frequently.
• Work a flexible schedule in support of the store opening, production and closing operations.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English with customers and GCT associates.