Store Manager - San Jose Main Store

Store Manager

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a no-fee program to assist men & women in their journey to complete our rehabilitation program. The organization is indebted to and dependent on the diligence and devotion of its employees. The Salvation Army mission statement is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The primary objective of this position is to provide customers with the best selection, exceptional service, and well-organized stores to offer spiritual, social, and rehabilitation programs to those in need. The Store Manager is accountable for meeting store sales and income budget expectations while managing expenses to maximize profitability. The Store Manager is also responsible for creating a positive and mentoring environment for Beneficiaries through collaboration and partnership with program staff. The Store Manager implements positive and effective Work Therapy Assignments and keeps Beneficiaries on the right track and focus where they need to improve.

Qualifications include a minimum high school diploma or equivalent, some college preferred, minimum of three years of supervisor / management experience in a retail environment, basic understanding of office applications, including MS Office, valid driver's license, successfully pass a MVR check, proof of insurance and access to a motor vehicle, ability to communicate effectively, and ability to perform various physical tasks. Core competencies include problem solving, oral and written communication, project management, teamwork, managing people, and essential duties and responsibilities include meeting sales and income budget expectations, planning and directing day-to-day operations, hiring, training and directing the store team, ensuring high levels of customer and donor satisfaction, ensuring the protection and security of store currency, inventory, and property, and ensuring safety measures are established and maintained.

Become part of the dedicated Retail Team at The Salvation Army and continue to serve and impact our local community through the commitment to "Do The Most Good" at our Blossom Hill Thrift Store, which supports the Adult Rehabilitation Program. This is an opportunity to promote a positive shopping / donor experience, enhance customer service, problem-solving and teamwork skills, while contributing to the success of our Program and its participants. Work schedules are determined by management and employees must be flexible to ensure adequate store coverage. Full-time associates may be scheduled to work any full-time shift including evenings, weekends, and holidays.