Sales Associate

Goodwill Houston is a non-profit organization that serves people who need help people who have barriers to employment - people who are looking for a new start. We are proud that we are a second chance employer. Our success comes from our Goodwill Family, the honest, passionate and innovative Team Members who assist our customers and donors, keep our locations clean and inviting, while being advocate for or mission every day.

Goodwill is a place to belong, a place to make a difference and a place that "Changes Lives Through the power of Work."

The Sales Associate position provides an opportunity, in a retail setting, to excel in a growing, fast paced, customer/donor focused role, working both independently and as a member of a team, to positively impact the lives of others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the merchandising of soft goods (clothing, linens, etc.) and hard goods (wares, shoes, etc.).
• Merchandise items according to the Floor Layout to maximize presentation.
• Place product on the sales floor and remove product as directed.
• Must have the ability to work quickly to meet required production standards of 300+ soft line goods per hour and three (3) carts of hard goods per hour.
• Assist customers in finding desired items.
• Greet each customer and assist with basic questions about store operations and merchandise.
• Maintains the sales floor and dressing rooms free of dust, dirt, merchandise and clutter.
• Remover hangers from cash wrap when needed.
• Assist in floor recovery and the cash wrap area as needed.
• Perform necessary janitorial work.
• Demonstrate professionalism and presents a friendly, cooperative attitude.
• Ability to multi-task, make quick decisions and work in a team oriented, fast paced environment.
• Must be punctual and have dependable attendance.
• Must conduct work in a safe manner; maintain good housekeeping standards, have all aisles and pathways to fire exists clear and free from clutter, keep work areas neat and clean.
• Must report all work incidents and injuries immediately.
• Adheres to all GWH policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate and interact well with a variety of personality types.
• Poses excellent customer service skills.
• Retail sales experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

The ability to stand, twist, bend, squat, reach, kneel, push and pull. Able to lift, up to, 40 lbs. and, occasionally, lift/move items, up to, 100 lbs. (e.g. large bags of donations, televisions, furniture, etc.) Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.