ReStore Associate - Euclid at GREATER DES MOINES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Des Moines, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Inventory Management, Communication, Organization, Team Collaboration, Sales, Product Knowledge, Safety Awareness, Detail Orientation, Self-Motivation, Math Skills, Volunteer Support, Diversity Awareness, Ethical Conduct, Environmental Stewardship

Industry

Construction

Description

Description About Habitat for Humanity ReStore: Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a nonprofit home improvement store and donation center that sells new and gently used furniture, appliances, home goods, and building materials. Proceeds from ReStore sales help fund affordable housing initiatives, supporting our mission to make a positive impact on local communities. Join us and contribute to an organization dedicated to building stronger, more sustainable neighborhoods. Position Overview: The ReStore Sales Associate plays a critical role in ensuring our customers have a positive shopping experience. This role includes not only assisting customers and handling transactions but also overseeing a specific product department (e.g., furniture, appliances, building materials). You’ll be responsible for keeping your assigned department organized, well-stocked, and visually appealing, as well as educating customers on the products and their benefits. Key Responsibilities: Assist customers by answering questions, providing product information, and offering friendly, helpful service. Manage inventory within an assigned product department, ensuring items are clean, well-organized, and displayed attractively. Develop expertise in your assigned department’s products to assist customers effectively and boost sales. Collaborate with the ReStore team to organize and maintain general store cleanliness and safety. Track and monitor inventory levels within your department, noting product needs and reporting shortages. Support merchandising efforts to maximize customer interest and sales. Assist with loading and unloading of donations, which may involve lifting heavy items. Requirements Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent Retail or customer service experience; familiarity with ReStore product types (furniture, building materials, home goods) is a plus. Excellent communication skills and a friendly, helpful attitude. Ability to lift and move items up to 80 lbs. Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized. Basic math skills. Ability to work independently within your department while being a collaborative team player. Clean criminal background check Willingness to work with volunteers Desire to work with diverse staff and customer base Committed to others in a nondiscriminatory, lawful and ethical manner, respecting the differences among people, and the value they bring to GDMHFH. Committed to GDMHFH mission and environmental stewardship Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity (GDMHFH) is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles that seeks to put God’s love into action by building homes, communities and hope. All employees must demonstrate commitment to Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity’s Mission and Core Values of: Build Solutions Build a Safety Mindset Build Faith and Compassion Build as Stewards Build with Heart We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you are passionate about customer service and making a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

The ReStore Sales Associate assists customers, manages inventory, and ensures the assigned product department is organized and visually appealing. They also collaborate with the team to maintain store cleanliness and safety.