Sales Associate

UHURU FURNITURE & COLLECTIBLES
Sales Associate

Want to work with a non-profit that is making a difference in the African community?

Uhuru Furniture is just one of the programs of the non-profit organization the African People's Education and Defense Fund (APEDF.org), that defends the civil and human rights of the African community and put programs in place to address the disparities faced by our communities in education, health, healthcare and economic development.

You can be part of this amazing mission!

We are currently hiring for a full-time person to assist customers and make sales, following all sales policies of our store. Wednesday - Sunday from 10 am to 6:30 pm.

This person should be courteous, helpful, respectful, honest and be able to assist customers from the welcome all the way through to the sales receipt.

Uhuru Furniture has been in Oakland on Grand Ave. for 31 years! We are a small but dedicated and hard-working team. If you want to be part of the team you need to be on-time and ready to work for every shift.

Here is an example of some of the work this person will be responsible for:

• Maintains the look of the store and merchandises inventory every day.

• Uses time efficiently, prioritizing the needs of the customers, to complete daily tasks.

• Daily overview with sales team, reviewing the tasks for the day, inventory, what is coming in and going out, making a plan for everything including all breaks

• Complete daily checklist

• Work with the Sales Manager and Operations team to ensure:

• Aisles clear and furniture accessible at all times.

• Attractive outside display throughout the day and window display at night

• All donations requests are responded to appropriately

• Completes sales from start to finish

• Welcomes customers, friendly clear communications, goes the extra mile, building relationships with customers and this nonprofit

• Find out and communicate true information about items for sale, following all sales policies

• Inform every customer about APEDF, every time

• Sign up customers to be on our email list, text list, or to volunteer

• Give every customer at least one piece of literature per visit

• Ask all customers to donate money to APEDF

• Make sure all items have price tags and are clean

• Inform every customer about our sales

• Respond to all questions and requests by customers via our online channels in a timely and accurate manner

• Use the cash register or mobile device to complete sales following all protocols including delivery, pick ups, bargaining, customer appreciation benefits, and filing of paperwork

• Always interact with customers positively, addressing any issues honestly and pulling together the team whenever needed to solve issues in the best way

Does this sound like you so far? The ideal candidate would also have:

Agreement with the mission statement and policies of APEDF. Knowledge about Uhuru Movement programs and institutions. Passion about social justice and economic development for the African community. Sales experience. Skill in oral communications in both one-on-one and group situations. Ability to lead and also take direction from supervisors.

Physical Requirements: Physical stamina for walking and standing throughout the day.

Qualifications: High School diploma or the equivalent.

Apply today if interested in full-time, Wednesday - Sunday from 10 am - 6:30 pm. We can arrange a time to set up a Zoom interview!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
APEDF has put in place cleaning, social distancing, max capacity and circulation protocols to keep employees, volunteers and customers safe! Training available on your first day!

Experience:

• retail: 1 year (Preferred)

Working Days:

• Wednesday (Required)
• Thursday (Required)
• Friday (Required)
• Saturday (Required)
• Sunday (Required)

Paid Training:

• Yes

Management:

• Assistant Manager

Typical start time:

• 10AM

Typical end time:

• 7PM

Company's website:

• uhurufurniture.blogspot.com

Company's Facebook page:

• www.facebook.com/uhurufurnitureOak

Work Remotely:

• No