GOODWILL CENTRAL COAST
Lead Sales Associate FT - Davis
GOODWILL CENTRAL COAST, Salinas, California, United States, 93911
JOB SUMMARY
Provide outstanding Customer and Donor service at retail store locations. Assist customers with transactions, product selection and perform related duties to support retail store operations. Responsible for store operations in the absence of the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Oversee basic store operations in the absence of the Store Manager and Assistant Manager (including making bank deposits), ensuring store staff deliver customer service according to defined procedures.
Provide guidance to staff on sales questions or issues; inform Store Manager or designee of personnel-related problems.
Actively seek out customers, greet store customers; offer assistance and suggestions to customers in making product selections.
Ring up sales on the cash register, following cash handling procedures.
Perform defined store opening/closing procedures.
Place/display inventory on the sales floor, following defined procedures.
Straighten and/or rearrange merchandise to increase customer appeal and ensure a neat and safe work environment.
Assist with stock rotation and markdowns as directed by the Store Manager or designee.
Prepare store donations and rotated merchandise for transfer.
Ensure the store sales floor is clean and organized at all times providing a safe experience for shoppers, donors, vendors, employees, program participants, and all visitors.
Communicate problems, complaints, potential theft, and/or safety issues to the Store Manager or designee.
SECONDARY DUTIES
May perform Donor services such as taking donations, documenting donation information and communicating with Donors.
Will perform duties related to daily sanitizing of store and donation locations.
May perform minor janitorial duties, including dusting as required/assigned.
Lead Sales Associates may need to perform related duties not listed on this job.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education Required:
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
License/Certification Required:
None.
Experience Required:
Six months previous sales associate experience or equivalent.
Knowledge Required:
Basic math ability. Familiarity with electronic cash registers. Familiarity with Goodwill Central Coast’s mission, general Company, and retail policies (this may be learned on the job).
Equipment Used:
Typical retail store equipment; typical office equipment.
Skills/Aptitudes/Temperaments:
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Ability to communicate in basic Spanish preferred.
Ability to maintain self-control, deal effectively with public and work in cooperation with co-workers.
Ability to tactfully explain decisions and present information clearly.
Ability to learn and perform opening/closing procedures, cash register operation, bank deposit procedures and related store operations paperwork.
Ability to understand and accept directions and follow procedures.
Ability to coordinate eye/hand/foot movement to safely handle and/or move merchandise to minimize damage and eliminate hazards and accidents/injuries.
Ability to move hands and fingers quickly to operate cash register.
Ability to perform both repetitive and varied duties without loss of composure or efficiency.
Ability to demonstrate satisfactory attendance, as outlined in Goodwill Central Coast policy.
Depending on the specific position, may require ability to drive a vehicle in the transaction of Company business. This requires a good driving record, and may require proof of personal vehicle liability insurance.
Ability to adhere to safe work practices as documented in Company safety policies; ability to report safety hazards/accidents promptly to supervisor or safety committee member.
Emotional Effort The job involves some emotional effort. There are few deadlines requiring little or no overtime. The work environment is routine with isolated periods of high activity/demands.
JOB SETTING Work is performed in an enclosed storeroom floor. The area is heated and ventilated. Some locations have a receiving area which is less climatically controlled and where work is occasionally performed. The working/standing surface is uniform. Dust and dirt is controlled by daily cleaning of work area and are insignificant. Noise and vibrations are insignificant; however, radios and/or televisions may be turned on.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work pace is steady with constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying of objects weighing up to 15 lbs., with regular lifting/carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. is required. Large or heavier items (26 lbs. or more) are moved by using appropriate material handling equipment and/or assistance from co-workers. Normal or corrected talking, hearing, and seeing abilities are sufficient to perform required tasks. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either orally or in writing.
Supplemental Physical Requirements Standing – Consistently 100% of the time; Walking – Consistently 71-100% of the time; Sitting – Rarely 1-10% of the time; Bending – Regularly 31-70% of the time; Twisting – Rarely 1-10% of the time; Pushing – Regularly 31-70% of the time; Pulling – Regularly 31-70% of the time; Climbing – Rarely 1-10% of the time; Squatting/Kneeling – Regularly 31-70% of the time; Lifting Carrying 10 lbs. or less – Consistently 71-100% of the time; Lifting Carrying 11-25 lbs. – Regularly 31-70% of the time; Lifting Carrying 26-50 lbs. – Occasionally (with MHE) 11-30% of the time; Longest Distance Carried – 50 Feet; Heaviest Item Carried – 25 lbs.
Hand/Shoulder/Foot Simple Grasp: Consistently 71-100% of the time; Power Grasp: Regularly 31-70% of the time; Fine Manipulation: Consistently 71-100% of the time; Gross Manipulation: Rarely 1-10% of the time; Use of hand truck: Regularly 31-70% of the time; Reaching at or above shoulder level: Regularly 31-70% of the time; Reaching at or below shoulder level: Consistently 71-100% of the time; Operating foot controls/repetitive foot movement: Rarely 1-10% of the time; Driving long distances in a vehicle for an hour or more: N/A; Driving short distances in and out of vehicle repeatedly: N/A
JOB MODIFICATION The physical aspects of the position may be modified, depending on the specific modification and the duration of the modification. Please contact your Supervisor, any member of management or Human Resources 831-423-8611 Ext 8242.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Retail
Note: This description reflects the current responsibilities and qualifications for the role. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Oversee basic store operations in the absence of the Store Manager and Assistant Manager (including making bank deposits), ensuring store staff deliver customer service according to defined procedures.
Provide guidance to staff on sales questions or issues; inform Store Manager or designee of personnel-related problems.
Actively seek out customers, greet store customers; offer assistance and suggestions to customers in making product selections.
Ring up sales on the cash register, following cash handling procedures.
Perform defined store opening/closing procedures.
Place/display inventory on the sales floor, following defined procedures.
Straighten and/or rearrange merchandise to increase customer appeal and ensure a neat and safe work environment.
Assist with stock rotation and markdowns as directed by the Store Manager or designee.
Prepare store donations and rotated merchandise for transfer.
Ensure the store sales floor is clean and organized at all times providing a safe experience for shoppers, donors, vendors, employees, program participants, and all visitors.
Communicate problems, complaints, potential theft, and/or safety issues to the Store Manager or designee.
SECONDARY DUTIES
May perform Donor services such as taking donations, documenting donation information and communicating with Donors.
Will perform duties related to daily sanitizing of store and donation locations.
May perform minor janitorial duties, including dusting as required/assigned.
Lead Sales Associates may need to perform related duties not listed on this job.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education Required:
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
License/Certification Required:
None.
Experience Required:
Six months previous sales associate experience or equivalent.
Knowledge Required:
Basic math ability. Familiarity with electronic cash registers. Familiarity with Goodwill Central Coast’s mission, general Company, and retail policies (this may be learned on the job).
Equipment Used:
Typical retail store equipment; typical office equipment.
Skills/Aptitudes/Temperaments:
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Ability to communicate in basic Spanish preferred.
Ability to maintain self-control, deal effectively with public and work in cooperation with co-workers.
Ability to tactfully explain decisions and present information clearly.
Ability to learn and perform opening/closing procedures, cash register operation, bank deposit procedures and related store operations paperwork.
Ability to understand and accept directions and follow procedures.
Ability to coordinate eye/hand/foot movement to safely handle and/or move merchandise to minimize damage and eliminate hazards and accidents/injuries.
Ability to move hands and fingers quickly to operate cash register.
Ability to perform both repetitive and varied duties without loss of composure or efficiency.
Ability to demonstrate satisfactory attendance, as outlined in Goodwill Central Coast policy.
Depending on the specific position, may require ability to drive a vehicle in the transaction of Company business. This requires a good driving record, and may require proof of personal vehicle liability insurance.
Ability to adhere to safe work practices as documented in Company safety policies; ability to report safety hazards/accidents promptly to supervisor or safety committee member.
Emotional Effort The job involves some emotional effort. There are few deadlines requiring little or no overtime. The work environment is routine with isolated periods of high activity/demands.
JOB SETTING Work is performed in an enclosed storeroom floor. The area is heated and ventilated. Some locations have a receiving area which is less climatically controlled and where work is occasionally performed. The working/standing surface is uniform. Dust and dirt is controlled by daily cleaning of work area and are insignificant. Noise and vibrations are insignificant; however, radios and/or televisions may be turned on.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work pace is steady with constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying of objects weighing up to 15 lbs., with regular lifting/carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. is required. Large or heavier items (26 lbs. or more) are moved by using appropriate material handling equipment and/or assistance from co-workers. Normal or corrected talking, hearing, and seeing abilities are sufficient to perform required tasks. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either orally or in writing.
Supplemental Physical Requirements Standing – Consistently 100% of the time; Walking – Consistently 71-100% of the time; Sitting – Rarely 1-10% of the time; Bending – Regularly 31-70% of the time; Twisting – Rarely 1-10% of the time; Pushing – Regularly 31-70% of the time; Pulling – Regularly 31-70% of the time; Climbing – Rarely 1-10% of the time; Squatting/Kneeling – Regularly 31-70% of the time; Lifting Carrying 10 lbs. or less – Consistently 71-100% of the time; Lifting Carrying 11-25 lbs. – Regularly 31-70% of the time; Lifting Carrying 26-50 lbs. – Occasionally (with MHE) 11-30% of the time; Longest Distance Carried – 50 Feet; Heaviest Item Carried – 25 lbs.
Hand/Shoulder/Foot Simple Grasp: Consistently 71-100% of the time; Power Grasp: Regularly 31-70% of the time; Fine Manipulation: Consistently 71-100% of the time; Gross Manipulation: Rarely 1-10% of the time; Use of hand truck: Regularly 31-70% of the time; Reaching at or above shoulder level: Regularly 31-70% of the time; Reaching at or below shoulder level: Consistently 71-100% of the time; Operating foot controls/repetitive foot movement: Rarely 1-10% of the time; Driving long distances in a vehicle for an hour or more: N/A; Driving short distances in and out of vehicle repeatedly: N/A
JOB MODIFICATION The physical aspects of the position may be modified, depending on the specific modification and the duration of the modification. Please contact your Supervisor, any member of management or Human Resources 831-423-8611 Ext 8242.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Retail
Note: This description reflects the current responsibilities and qualifications for the role. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
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