Thrift Store Sales Specialist

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF GREATER NEW YORK & NORTHERN NEW JERSEY INC.
Position Title: Thrift Store Sales Specialist
Location: Rockaway, New Jersey
Benefit Classification: Hourly
Position Type: Part-Time

We are seeking a Thrift Store Sales Specialist to deliver excellent customer service while supporting daily retail operations.
The Specialist delivers excellent customer service, restocks and replenishes merchandise, and supports Goodwill’s mission. They assist customers, process transactions, maintain store cleanliness, and ensure a positive shopping experience. This role also includes enforcing store policies and supporting daily operations.

The Awesome Things You’ll Do

Greet and assist customers promptly.
Support donors as needed and direct them to the designated donation drop-off area.
Regularly restock merchandise onto the sales floor, ensuring compliance with Goodwill’s visual standards.
Promote Goodwill’s Rewards and Round-Up programs.
Process sales transactions quickly and accurately.
Resolve customer concerns and escalate issues as needed.
Maintain a clean and organized sales floor, fitting rooms, and checkout area.
Follow store policies, including safety guidelines and occupancy limits when required.
Operate the register and thank customers for their purchases.
Monitor store entry and enforce safety measures if assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the store team and broader organizational goals.

Schedule
Flexibility in your availability is essential to meet the needs of the business which operates Monday to Sunday, 9:00am to 8:00pm.

Health & Safety Guidelines
This role involves handling pre-owned merchandise, which may contain allergens, dust, or other substances. Goodwill provides training, protective equipment, and follows safety protocols to ensure a clean and secure work environment. Employees must follow all safety guidelines and report concerns to management.

Benefits
Goodwill NYNJ offers a variety of benefits to Full-Time employees and Part-Time employees working over 30 hours per week:

Generous Time off policy to use when you need it
Health, wellness and financial resources to help you achieve our personal goals
Robust health benefits including medical, dental, vision, parental leaves and company sponsored life insurance
Retirement matching programs and contributions
Transit and commuter benefits
Incentives: Incentive payments for achieving performance targets.
Tuition Reimbursement Assistance
Medical, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Insurance Offerings

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