Lead Sales Associate
WINGS Program, Inc. · Schaumburg, IL · 2 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
About the role
The Lead Sales Associate assists the Resale Store Manager, performs the duties of the Sales Associate, and acts in a lead capacity in the absence of the Store Manager.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain a positive, professional work environment
- Provide exceptional customer service
- Motivate sales staff to achieve net profitability goals
- Understand WINGS and Store policies and procedures
- Ensure consistent pricing with other WINGS stores, per pricing from the Logistics Center
- Perform daily inspections of all store departments to ensure proper inventory replenishment under the direction of the Manager
- Provide excellent communications within the store
- Ensure communications from Manager are delivered to all staff in a timely fashion
- Open and close the store under specific direction of the Resale Store Manager or Chief Operations Officer
- Inform Resale Store Manager of any problems or issues with staff and/or volunteers during weekly interaction
- Complete all administrative work as assigned by Manager on a timely basis
- In the absence of the Manager, ensure staff and volunteers are supported and have the resources to perform their jobs
- Perform additional duties typically performed by the Store Manager in their absence
Requirements
- Two years of retail experience, which includes customer service
- Associates Degree preferred, but not required
- Bilingual preferred
- Strong and timely written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Excellent time management
- Excellent proactive planning
- Willing to report to work on short notice in the absence of proper store coverage
- Willing to work weekends and holidays as needed
- Patience in working with a diverse (volunteer and staff) workforce
- Strong problem-solving abilities; ability to be decisive in unpredictable situations
- Good computer knowledge (Word, Excel, and retail applications)
- Ability to handle physical requirements to accomplish daily responsibilities, including but not limited to: lifting up to 35 pounds using both hands/arms on a regular basis and standing for 8 hours
Benefits
- 403b Retirement Plan
- 403b Employer Match
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
- EAP