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Goodwill of Greater Washington

Workforce development and adult education nonprofit

Sales Associate

Retail SalesPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeAlexandria, VA, USA$15.50In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Ability to effectively communicate with customers and associates.
  • Ability to provide customer service and settle customer complaints.
  • Ability to perform basic math skills.
  • Ability to stand for up to seven hours per eight-hour shift.
  • Ability to bend and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
  • Basic working knowledge of computer applications and the internet.

Responsibilities

  • Provide courteous service to customers in the store, outside the store, and over the phone.
  • Place merchandise on the sales floor in a timely manner.
  • Ring items accurately on the register.
  • Handle cash accurately, make change, operate and maintain the cash register and card machine, and use a calculator.
  • Maintain knowledge of merchandise and answer customer questions courteously and promptly.
  • Keep floor merchandise neat and orderly and assist customers with purchase selections.
  • Maintain a clean, professional appearance.
  • Keep the register area orderly and clean.
  • Maintain familiarity with store security procedures and exercise security practices when necessary.
  • Perform housekeeping duties as needed, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, wiping shelves, and dusting restrooms and dressing rooms.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least six months of previous work experience.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Previous experience working in a retail environment.
  • Customer-service-related skills.
  • Working knowledge of a cash register.
  • Complete fluency in English; multilingual ability is preferred.

About the Company

Goodwill of Greater Washington

Workforce development and adult education nonprofit

Goodwill of Greater Washington is a nonprofit that provides education, job training and employment services to people facing barriers to work in the Washington metropolitan area. It funds these programs through donated-goods retail stores, charitable giving and contract operations in custodial services, pest control and grounds maintenance. Its stores collect and resell clothing and household goods across the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. The organization also operates the Goodwill Excel Center, an adult charter high school where residents who left school can earn a diploma. Founded in 1935, it is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Founded
1935

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