Sales Associate - New Westminster, Canada - The Salvation Army - NRO

The Salvation Army - NRO

Verified Company

New Westminster, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Become part of an organization that values its employees, volunteers, guests and donors.

Do you have a passion for retail and thrift? Are you motivated, looking for a role with a purpose, and have a desire to make a difference in your local community? We offer a unique way to serve through retail and recycling

Our team members demonstrate our core competencies of collaboration, communication, composure, and being service focused in everything they do. We offer a competitive total compensation package, extensive leadership development, and personal growth opportunities.

Required Availability - daytime, nights and weekends.

Store Associate

As a Store Associate you are to provide excellent service to guests, sort incoming product, receive donations and assist the Store Manager in the maintenance of all store operations.

On a daily basis you will positively impact our guests, donors, and the communities in which we operate.

Job Duties
Sales Floor

Acknowledge guests and assist with their shopping needs
Provide fast, efficient and accurate checkout service
Promote upcoming sales or special fundraising events
Maintaining neat and orderly sales floor, dressing rooms and check out areas
Make brief announcements over the P.A. system
Answer the telephone in a professional manner
Replenish product

Production Area

Receive, assist, and thank guests for their donations
Lift and move boxes and bags of donated items (up to 50 lbs)
Sort through donations and evaluate items for quality and condition
Price items according to established guidelines
Meet assigned production targets for each shift
Place clothing on hangers and items on racks, distribute to the appropriate area on the sales floor

Store Associate Skills and Qualifications

Approachable with good interaction/people skills
Good written and oral English
Eye for detail
Dependability
Minimum Grade 10 or equivalent
Possess the ability to learn cash, pricing and sorting procedures, and product display and promotion guidelines
Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays as needed, including Sundays
Must be eligible to work in Canada

We provide a passionate fast paced community environment where you will be immersed in our operations and service. You will experience firsthand the impact of our work in our communities.

Competitive compensation including:

Staff discounts
Vacation (3 weeks/ 6%)
The opportunity to learn new skills, job advancement, and recognition programs

You can expect:

To join a handson work environment where you will be required to physically move through our operation while adhering to daily goals.
We are operational 7 days a week and schedule our employees based on operational needs days, evenings and weekends (

Please Note:
Our stores are open for shopping Monday to Saturday and Sundays we are open to receive donations).

As part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for all of our employees, CSA approved footwear is required for all Retail and DRC positions within NRO.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salvation Army Thrift Store - National Recycling Operations (NRO) supports the mission of the Salvation Army by generating funds and influencing positively the communities in which it operates.

As part of one of Canada's largest national charitable organizations, we adhere to the core values of Hope, Service, Dignity and Stewardship.

By working with us, you help support The Salvation Army's programs, services and emergency relief efforts by recycling and selling donated goods.

Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary

Contract length: 3 months

Salary:
$16.00 per hour

Day range: