Store Manager

Description

We are seeking a candidate with management skills to provide positive guidance and team building to our Sales and Production Associates in our Thrift Store; developing store strategies to optimize profitability, meeting sales goals by training, motivating, mentoring and providing feedback to store staff. We are looking for a results driven individual to be responsible for he overall store management. Excellent customer service is a must and thrift experience is a plus!

The pay range for this position is $47,000 - 53,000 a year.

MISSION STATEMENT :

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE :

• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• Minimum two (2) years of management experience in a retail operation, merchandising and supervision of staff; experience overseeing volunteers a plus
• Minimum two (2) years of specialty retail, thrift, consignment or distribution management experience preferred; three (3) years of experience highly desired.
• Customer Service Experience
• Computer - Software / Hardware Experience (Word and Excel, Outlook)

SCOPE OF POSITION / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Thrift Store Manager provides supervision, oversight, and management of store operations to generate revenues that support agency administration and programs. The manager will manage staff, volunteers as well as oversee sales, donation of merchandise, promotion of the store in the community, and internal fiscal controls with efficiency, effectiveness, and courtesy. This position will ensure financial success and employee satisfaction through the attainment of measurable objectives which must be accomplished in order to meet the demands of the job.

Responsibilities of a manager include : management of warehouse / distribution functions and personnel; store set-up; remodel, and closures; and retail operations. The overall goal is to financially support TSA programs by producing the highest possible revenue and margin while controlling operating costs. The Manager must ensure warehouse operations and donation collections run efficiently within budget and that quality product quickly reaches the sales floor. Key success factors for the Manager include : meet or exceed revenue budget targets; reduce expenses due to improved processes; identify and establish new business / donation opportunities; and develop personnel succession plans to support evolving business needs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

SOFTWARE-RELATED SKILLS :

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel preferred, as well as familiarity with Outlook email. Ability to use new software programs with basic training.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

PROTECT THE MISSION (PTM) :

DRIVER REQUIREMENT :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

BENEFITS :

A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions : paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Health Insurance : Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO / PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.

Life and Voluntary Options : An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.

Retirement Plans : Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.

Parental Leave : The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.

Sick Leave : 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months' service time.

Paid Vacation :

Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions.

Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions.

Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months' service time.

Paid Holidays : 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year

"The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds."

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities / Women / Veterans / People with Disabilities.

Qualifications

Experience

3 years : Retail Management (required)

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