Sales Associate (Broadway and I-30)

At Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity, we see a Dallas where every neighborhood is proud and we are proud of every neighborhood. To move us closer to this vision, we need to understand how homeownership fits into the picture of the Dallas we want to build. Through affordable homeownership opportunities, financial education, advocacy efforts, and neighborhood empowerment programs, Dallas Habitat transforms families, revitalizes neighborhoods, and is working together to build a better Dallas. Strategically bringing together public and private funding, community leadership and vision, and thousands of volunteers—we will break the cycle of poverty and transform our communities.  

Position Overview
The primary task of the P/T Sales Associate is to provide service through the timely and accurate processing of customer transactions; provides general clerical and customer service support in the collection, verification and balancing of cash and credit receipts; provides effective and efficient accounting and revenue receipt support as assigned; provides professional, effective and efficient assistance to the general public. Receives daily direction from the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager. Provides special assistance to the Store Manager, Assistant Manager, and Sales Associates as required for the proper functioning of their positions.

Job Responsibilities:
• Greet and assist customers; answer questions and provide information to the public.
• Collect and process customer transactions (credit, cash, check, etc.); assist in sorting and balancing receipts and payments; encode payments with proper accounting category; verify account information as requested.
• Prepare and balance cash register receipts daily; prepare cash for next business day.
• Accurately verify merchandise quantities, descriptions, and costs.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public; refer customer complaints and questions to appropriate department or staff member for resolution.
• Provide clerical support to assist designated staff in the completion of his/her duties and responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Work amicably and communicate well with assigned volunteers.
•    Be a positive representative of Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity, which includes maintaining knowledge of FAQ’s about Dallas Habitat and the ReStore.

Qualifications
• High School Diploma and College degree or equivalent High school diploma or GED.
• Six months experience in cash management, bookkeeping, or similar work.
• Demonstrated experience in a customer relations setting.
• Knowledge of building products and departments where products are located.
• Knowledge of proper public contact and telephone etiquette.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods and equipment.
• Knowledge and acceptance of the mission of Habitat for Humanity.
• Pleasant speaking voice and articulation.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds
• Valid Texas driver’s license and clear driving record preferred