Brown Elephant Assistant Store Manager

Howard Brown Health•Chicago, IL

11d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

As Assistant Store Manager, you will maintain store operations during scheduled shifts. In the absence of the Store Manager, you will be responsible for assuming the role of the manager on duty; directing employees, handling customer service and daily accounting. You will be responsible for maintaining the overall appearance of sales floor and off-floor areas.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED required.
2-3 years of resale/retail experience or equivalent preferred.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. un-assisted, and greater than 50 lbs. with assistance.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency highly regarded.

Responsibilities

Direct all store functions and activities on a daily basis.
Drive the revenue budget for achievement of established goals on a daily basis.
Monitor and direct maintenance of overall store appearance and sales floor to maximize return on square footage, customer shopping satisfaction and donor appreciation.
In conjunction with store staff, ensure facility is ready to accommodate incoming donations and shopping traffic.
Oversee sorting, pricing, merchandising and storage of donated goods.
Oversee accurate count and record keeping of salvage clothing.
Manage the removal of Paid-in-Full items from sales floor to maximize return on square footage.
Promote workplace safety culture for employees and customers.
Train and supervise all employees and volunteers.
Follow and enforce all cash handling policies and procedures.
Responsible for daily opening and closing procedures, including all transaction processes.

Benefits

3-weeks paid vacation and 1-week of personal time
12 accrued sick days per year
9 paid holidays, including Juneteenth
PTO Exchange allows employees to turn unused PTO into liquid assets
Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance with two PPO plans and an HMO plan.
BCBS HMO, PPO, and PPO Select Plans
HMO premium
BCBS Dental premium
EyeMed Vision premium
401k program with up to 5% employer match after 90 days
Employer-paid basic life insurance valued at one times the annual salary
Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Short-term and Long-term disability
Up to $720 pre-tax commuter and parking benefit account
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Programs; NHSC & PSLF
Employee Assistance Program with 5 employer-paid counseling sessions
50% off at Brown Elephant Resale Shops and discounts at local businesses