Sales Associate

Reports To: Store Manager

Employee Status: Non-exempt, hourly up to 30 hours per week

Job Type: Part-time, up to 30 hours per week, Day Shifts, Weekend availability

Salary: $17.69 per hour

Location: Lakewood, WA

Tacoma-Pierce County Habitat for Humanity is looking for a dedicated Sales Associate to join our mission-driven team. As a Sales Associate, you will be a crucial part of our effort to provide affordable housing solutions to our community. Your role will involve assisting customers, delivering outstanding service, and supporting our sales objectives. Your friendly demeanor, strong interpersonal skills, and product knowledge will contribute to creating a positive shopping experience for our customers and help drive the success of our organization's mission. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a knack for sales, we invite you to become a valued member of our team!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Driver in efficient pick-up schedules and routes for the Store Truck(s)


• Interacting positively with donors and customers


• Assisting with the retail operation, including operating the cash registers and making sales


• Providing superior customer service to donors and customers


• Adhering to All Store policies and procedures


• Load and unload donation trucks

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• Three years’ retail sales preferred


• Retail experience with construction or building materials/hardware preferred


• Routing/scheduling and/or logistics experience preferred

SKILLS:

• Knowledge of fair market value of new and used materials


• Superior customer service, experience with diverse populations


• Able and willing to lift up to 50 pounds, performing heavy manual tasks, work standing or walking for long periods of time and be capable of performing outside duties under all weather conditions


• Excellent speaking and writing skills


• Proficient with Microsoft Office


• Bilingual Preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the store


• Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling and the moving of items and furniture to maintain visual appearance of the store


• Occasional ladder climbing

BENEFITS:

• 403(b) retirement plan


• 403(b) retirement plan matching after 1 year


• Employee discount

Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to cultivating a staff who reflects the communities in which we build. We aim to attract candidates who broaden our diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religion, cultural experiences, skills, and community representation. We seek employees who value collegiality, respect, and pride in workplace. We believe the inclusion and amplification of our differences create a more effective workplace and a more compassionate world.

If you are selected for this position, Tacoma-Pierce County Habitat for Humanity will conduct a background check before hire.  Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all team members.