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Resale Shop Sales Associate - Oo

Part Time 16-20 hours per week (Requires Sat & Sun, some weekends and holidays as needed)

$20.00 an hour

Orphaned Objects is the Center's very own premier resale shop. We actively work with wonderful donors and partners here in San Diego to provide a quality selection of clothing, furniture, and specialty items for re-sale. All proceeds are put back into our mission to help save the lives of animals every day!

If you have a background in merchandising and a desire to work in a retail setting making strides toward a great cause, read on!

POSITION REQUIREMENTS FOR RESALE SHOP SALES ASSOCIATE:

The Resale Shop Sales Associate will maximize revenues through use of approved marketing and display techniques, appropriate pricing practices and excellent customer service. Will complete daily assignment tasks, work alongside volunteers to ensure a positive customer experience, open and close the store independently and handle all daily deposit activities. Prior key holding experience preferred, which includes: counting opening and closing cash, daily deposit and change orders. Will maintain the front end cash wrap which includes, cashiering, keeping the cash wrap organized, and filled with necessary items. Ensure shop is kept neat, clean and orderly with merchandise aesthetically displayed and provide exceptional customer service to all donors and shoppers.

As a Sales Associate you will routinely interact with donors and customers of Orphaned Objects, therefore your commitment to providing an excellent customer service experience is a requirement of the role.

Other requirements include:

• Must be able to work both Sat and Sun
• Requires at least one year retail sales and merchandising experience, some college preferred
• Possess leadership skills and ability to work with volunteers
• Consistent record of attendance and punctuality
• Must exhibit initiative and teamwork and have good organizational skills
• Able to handle cash on a POS system
• Demonstrated discipline to stay on task and complete requests with reliability and priority
• Ability to safely lift up to 40 lbs assisted

Helen Woodward Animal Center is a Smoke-free environment. Smoking is not permitted in any HWAC building or vehicle.

As this position may require occasional driving duties, employee must possess a valid Driver's License provide a recent DMV Driving Record Report to be kept on file, as well as proof of insurance.