Overview
Store Associate Jobs in Airdrie, AB at The Salvation Army – NRO
Full job description
Airdrie Location – Full Time
**Must be available to work any day throughout the week,
including weekends**
Do you have a passion for 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 in support of the second largest social service organization in Canada!
If you are looking to further your career in retail consider joining our team. We offer a competitive total compensation package including paid sick time, vacation starting at 6% (3 weeks), and employer-paid RRSP contributions with additional voluntary matching opportunities. All within an environment that demonstrates our core competencies of collaboration, communication, composure, and being service focused in everything we do.
As a Store Associateyou 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.
Our ideal candidate is a retail enthusiast who is service focused, can maintain their composure, and has the ability to communicate and build relationships. In doing so, the candidate will be action oriented, drive results, and will strive to become an expert in their role through continuous self-development and learning.
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
The ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. to lift and move boxes and bags of donated items
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
Ability to learn how to safely use a pallet jack
Store Associate Skills and Qualifications
Approachable with good interaction/people skills
Good written and oral English (French where required)
Eye for detail
Dependability
Minimum Grade 10 or equivalent
Ability to push, pull, bend, crouch, twist, lift and carry
Possess the ability to learn cash, pricing and sorting procedures, and product display and promotion guidelines
Flexible scheduling for part-time employees – the ability to work weekends and evenings is a requirement for this position
Minimum of one year of retail experience is preferred
Must be resident in and 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
Employer paid RRSPs starting at 4% of earnings with additional contribution matching opportunities
Vacation time starting at 6% (3 weeks)
Paid sick time
The opportunity to learn new skills, job advancement, and recog…
Title: Store Associate
Company: The Salvation Army – NRO
Location: Airdrie, AB
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