Sales Associate

Location: St. Petersburg

SUMMARY Performs a variety of retail store clerical functions including display of items, sales, and customer service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Greets customers as they enter the store; offers assistance as needed. Always treats the public in a courteous, cheerful and tactful manner.
2. Answers customer questions or inquiries relative to items on display; assists customers with purchases.
3. Participates actively in special sales or promotional initiatives.
4. Keeps displays in proper order; assures that the store is kept neat, orderly, and well stocked at all times.
5. Operates the cash register and/or credit card terminal accurately; finalizes purchases. Balances drawer daily.
6. Provides tax-deductible receipt(s) to all donors as needed/requested.
7. Ensures that the store is kept neat and orderly; assists with housekeeping duties, such as sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, etc. Reports any facility maintenance or safety issues to the Store Manager promptly.
8. Processes donations to include sorting, pricing, and stocking. Provides courteous assistance with unloading donated items from donors.
9. Assists with loading and unloading furniture and merchandise from distribution fleet.
10. Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment within the store premises.
11. Performs other essential tasks as requested or required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES NoneTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school graduate or equivalent certification preferred but not required. Prefer at least six (6) months' experience in a retail store environment, however, a willingness to learn on-the-job will be considered adequate.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid Florida driver's license with safe driver rating.

OTHER

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to deal courteously, tactfully, and efficiently with co-workers, management and the public.

Emotional stability and maturity with a genuine interest in working with program participants and volunteers.

Capable of working posted store hours.

Ability to finalize sales, particularly those tasks related to making cash (change) transactions accurately.

Willingness to comply with in-service, training, or other mandates.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.