Thrift Store Sales Specialist

Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (GWNYNJ) seeks a Thrift Store Sales Specialist to deliver excellent customer service while supporting daily retail operations.

• Greet and assist customers promptly.
• Support donors as needed and direct them to the designated donation drop‑off area.
• Regularly restock merchandise onto the sales floor, ensuring compliance with Goodwill’s visual standards.
• Promote Goodwill’s Rewards and Round‑Up programs.
• Process sales transactions quickly and accurately.
• Resolve customer concerns and escalating issues as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized sales floor, fitting rooms, and checkout area.
• Follow store policies, including safety guidelines and occupancy limits when required.
• Operate the register and thank customers for their purchases.
• Monitor store entry and enforce safety measures if assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the store team and broader organizational goals.

Flexibility in your availability is essential to meet the needs of the business which operates Monday to Sunday, 7:00am to 8:00pm.

This role involves handling pre‑owned merchandise, which may contain allergens, dust, or other substances. Goodwill provides training, protective equipment, and follows safety protocols to ensure a clean and secure work environment. Employees must follow all safety guidelines and report concerns to management.

Goodwill NYNJ offers a variety of benefits to Full‑Time employees and Part‑Time employees working over 30 hours per week:

• Generous Time off policy to use when you need it after probation period.
• Health, wellness and financial resources to help you achieve our personal goal.
• Robust health benefits including medical, dental, vision, parental leaves and company sponsored life insuranc.
• Retirement matching programs and contribution.
• Transit and commuter benefit.
• Incentives:
  
  Incentive payments for achieving performance targets.
• Tuition Reimbursement Assistance.
• Medical, Dental Vision & Voluntary Insurance Offerings.

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, or if you are unable to apply through our recruitment portal, please contact us at human resources
. We are happy to assist and ensure you have an equal opportunity to apply.