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Goodwill of Greater Washington

Workforce development and adult education nonprofit

Sales Associate

Retail SalesPosted on Nov 10
Part-timeFalls Church, VA, USA$15In-person

About the Job

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

  • Provides professional and courteous service to customers inside and outside the store and on the phone.
  • Ensures merchandise is placed on the sales floor in a timely manner.
  • Ensures items are rung accurately on the register.
  • Performs accurate cash handling, including making change, operating and maintaining the cash register and check and charge card machine, and using a calculator.
  • Maintains knowledge of merchandise and answers customers’ questions courteously and promptly.
  • Keeps floor merchandise neat and orderly, including racks, shelves, bins, and hangers, and assists customers with purchase selections.
  • Maintains a clean professional appearance.
  • Maintains an orderly and clean register area.
  • Maintains familiarity with store security procedures and exercises security practices when necessary.
  • Performs general housekeeping responsibilities, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, wiping shelves, and dusting, including restrooms and dressing rooms.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Desired Qualifications

  • A minimum of 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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