Lead Sales Associate - Taft Store - Goodwill of Orange County

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To assist in managing retail store operations to achieve store revenue and expense goals. Position provides back up to the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager in their absence. Primary areas of responsibility include: staff management and training, sales, production, merchandising, and signage.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports directly to the Store Manager; receives work direction from Assistant Store Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Gives work direction to Sales Associates, Store ADCs, Program Participants, Volunteers, and any other individuals assigned to store.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED. If applicant has no GED, a plan to pursue a GED would need to be established within the first six months on the job. Two years retail sales experience, including cashiering, preferred. Prior supervisory experience preferred. Ability to stand for 7-8 hours per day. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Must be flexible as to work location, may work at other Orange County store locations based on business needs. Must have reliable transportation to attend company meetings. Flexibility to work varying schedules (days, evenings, weekends, and holidays). Ability to work overtime during peak periods or as required. Ability to speak English effectively to communicate with customers, supervisors, program participants, and co-workers.

WORK DEVICES/MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT USED:

Uses cash register, telephone, computer, adding machine, hangers, racks, pens/pencils, forms/paper, pricing gun, office supplies, ladder, flat bed cart, cages, racks, totes, dollies, apron, mask, cleaning materials, broom, mop, and various other store supplies and moving equipment.

OTHER: Position requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision; use initiative and exercise problem-solving skills and good judgment in managing store operations. Flexibility and adaptability are also required to manage interruptions and variation in priorities and management responsibilities. Position also requires the ability to maintain confidentiality of information.