Retail Specialist

Community Action House
Holland, MI
Category Retail
Job Description
Role Overview

Join this team to help build a more connected, supported, and thriving community as a Resale Specialist. You'll help create a welcoming environment for donors, volunteers, and shoppers, lead merchandising and pricing efforts, support volunteers, and serve as a point person for guest escalations.

What You Will Do

Cultivate relationships with donors, volunteers, and guests, execute daily sales floor operations, operate a point of sale system, maintain a clean and organized sales floor, and support managers with process improvements and communications.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys both people-focused and detail-oriented work, and is excited to contribute to a mission-driven team. You'll have opportunities for professional development, including paid monthly learning sessions and 1:1 development with your supervisor.

Requirements

  • Prior retail or customer service experience required
  • Prior customer service training or leadership experience preferred
  • Prior experience working in nonprofits or a general understanding is preferred
  • Proficient with general retail and office technology, including POS systems, printers, and copiers
  • Proficient in G Suite, including Google Docs, Sheets, Calendar, and Email
  • Ability to lead volunteers and assign tasks
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks independently
  • Capable of anticipating and meeting the needs of donors, volunteers, and guests
  • Experience navigating guest concerns and de-escalating when necessary
  • Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
  • Demonstrated proficiency in money handling and record keeping
  • Willingness and interest in continuous learning and adaptation based on your professional interests and organizational needs
  • A high standard of performance and integrity, and the ability to lead by example to foster a positive workplace culture
  • Proficiency in clear and effective written and verbal communication, and ability to develop trusting professional relationships
  • Ability to independently travel between work locations within a reasonable timeframe for each of our Community Action House locations

Benefits

  • Paid monthly learning sessions
  • 1:1 development with your supervisor
  • Eligible for benefits
  • Overtime pay
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
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