Sales Associate

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Goodwill Northern New England

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Sales Associate is responsible for providing excellent customer service, operating the cash register, and maintaining an organized sales floor. They will also assist in fitting rooms and support co-workers to ensure a positive shopping environment.

Qualifications

You have a positive attitude and basic math and literacy skills, enabling you to effectively assist customers, operate a cash register, and contribute to a friendly store atmosphere. You are also flexible and able to pass a background check, with the ability to handle physical demands of the role.

Must Have Skills for ATS

basic math

literacy skills

Job Description

Work Location:  Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Starting at $16/hour D.O.E.

Goodwill is looking for friendly, outgoing people to join our growing team! Whether greeting customers, chatting with “regulars,” or providing a great customer experience, Goodwill is the place for you! Working in the “front of the house” will be the primary responsibility. Running the register, pulling merchandise to make room for new products, attending the fitting rooms, and setting a friendly atmosphere for customers and co-workers alike!   

Key Responsibilities:

  • Customer Service: Greet customers with a smile, provide assistance, and ensure they have an enjoyable shopping experience.

  • Operate the Register: Ring up purchases accurately and efficiently while maintaining a cheerful and professional demeanor.

  • Merchandising: Help create an inviting and organized sales floor by arranging and refreshing merchandise making room for new products.

  • Fitting Rooms: Attend to the fitting rooms, ensuring customers have everything they need to make confident purchasing decisions.

  • Team Spirit: Set a friendly and supportive atmosphere for customers and co-workers, building a sense of community within our store.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Positive Attitude: A must! Display a friendly and positive demeanor to create a welcoming work environment.

  • Basic Math and Literacy Skills: Essential for handling transactions and supporting job duties.

  • Flexibility: Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.

  • Background Check: Pass a criminal background check meeting agency standards.

  • Physical Abilities: Can exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, 30 lbs. of force frequently, and 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Retail Experience or Certification: Prior retail experience or relevant certification is a plus.

  • Education: High school diploma, GED, HiSET, or equivalent educational background.

What We Offer:

At Goodwill Northern New England, we believe in supporting our employees just as much as they support our mission. In addition to working in a fulfilling and supportive environment, our employees enjoy:

  • Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits
  • Generous PTO Plan 
  • Paid Holidays
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
  • 30% Employee discount at Goodwill stores in ME, NH & VT
  • Valuable job training with growth potential and more!

What sets Goodwill NNE apart is its unique commitment to the well-being of its employees. They offer private "life navigation" services, including free counseling and other assistance, helping individuals facing challenging circumstances achieve personal stability. In addition, all employees have access to telehealth services, ensuring their physical and mental health needs are met. Goodwill NNE's Citizenship Behaviors foster a workplace culture of inclusivity and respect, emphasizing kindness, openness, active listening, and support. Joining the Goodwill NNE team means a fulfilling career and the chance to be part of a community that genuinely cares about its employees and their well-being.

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Goodwill Northern New England

Goodwill Northern New England is a nonprofit that invests in people who need support to achieve their work and life goals. We help people with and without barriers to successful employment – including disability, food or housing insecurity, mental illness, domestic violence, addiction and more – find meaningful employment and reach personal stability. Goodwill NNE revenue helps fund our workforce services, which support more than 10,000 people each year. Of course, our stores also embody our mission to support the Earth through re-use, while offering good jobs and work and life supports to all our teammates. Headquartered in Gorham, Maine, Goodwill NNE has a three-state service area comprised of Maine, New Hampshire and nine northern counties in Vermont. Goodwill NNE is more than *just* a store. We are good people doing good in our communities. Come work with us. We have a lot of fun. And we feel pretty good when we put our heads on the pillow at night.
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