Assistant Store Manager (5511)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Greenville, SC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This position supervises and participates in the day-to-day operations of the Family Store ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures; ensures the accountability and security of cashier funds; maintains the neatness and attractiveness of store merchandise ensuring that displays remain well-stocked; assists customers in locating items and prices and explains store policy; assists employees in resolving routine problems and performing special assignments; assumes the responsibilities of the Family Store Manager as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. and One year experience working in a retail store preferably a Salvation Army Family Store with some experience supervising the work of co-workers or Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of effective and efficient techniques for merchandising retail store items.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of basic mathematics.
Knowledge of effective customer service techniques.
Ability to supervise, lead, and motivate the work of subordinate employees.
Ability to assume additional supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Family Store Manager.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

Responsibilities

Assists the Family Store Manager in supervising the day-to-day operations of the Family Store; trains and instructs employees in the proper methods and procedures; monitors work in progress and upon completion to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
Supervises and participates in the cashier activities ensuring that all customers are treated in a polite and friendly manner; assists Store Clerks in ringing-up, recording, and receipting sales; assists Store Clerks in resolving problems; ensures the security and accountability of the cashier funds; assists in preparing daily sales reports and bank deposits.
Supervises and participates in maintaining the store displays; arranges, rotates, and re-stocks displayed items to ensure the displays remain in a plentiful, neat and orderly manner for customer convenience and store attractiveness.
Determines appropriate prices for merchandise ensuring quick turnover of stock while also bringing fair and reasonable price for The Salvation Army; detects merchandise that is not moving and reduces prices accordingly when necessary.
Prepares, maintains, and files various store reports, records, forms etc. including community service records; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.
Assumes additional responsibilities in the absence of the Family Store Manager.