Assistant Store Manager

The Salvation Army•Duncansville, PA

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About The Position

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to assist the Store Manager in managing store operations and supervising store personnel. The role supports the center’s work therapy program by modeling professional conduct and work habits for beneficiaries. The Salvation Army describes its Adult Rehabilitation Centers as providing residential rehabilitation services and funding these services through the collection and resale of gently used goods. The Assistant Store Manager helps maintain a hospitable work environment and good customer relationships, supports sales and operating goals, and assists with staffing, training, scheduling, payroll, merchandise, cash handling, reporting, and safety. The employee may be asked to fill in at other store locations and perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or Administrator.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in sales.
Ability to read and interpret simple income and expense reports.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable DMV record.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to motivate a team.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in creating a pleasant and hospitable work environment and maintaining good customer relationships.
Understand and ensure compliance with accounting, employee, and store policies.
Assist the manager in meeting sales, production, and expense budget goals and maintaining a profitable operation.
Ensure production is taken from the back room and properly displayed on the sales floor.
Receive applications and participate in interviewing applicants as needed.
Assist with training, directing, and supervising new personnel, and retrain personnel as necessary.
Assist with regular evaluations of store personnel, identifying strengths and areas for development.
Assist in scheduling sales associates and unpaid staff to ensure full store coverage.
In the manager’s absence, post weekly work schedules for store personnel, including assignments, breaks, and vacation.
Assist with completing biweekly payroll information for store personnel, noting signatures, absenteeism, and overtime, and submit it to the finance department as requested.
In the manager’s absence, order merchandise to keep the store stocked and ensure merchandise is ragged out and colorized according to the ARC Command Rag Out Calendar.
Ensure proper accounting and banking of cash receipts in accordance with the Safekeeping of Salvation Army Funds policy.
Ensure paperwork and sales reports are complete and forwarded to the finance department daily.
In the manager’s absence, attend manager meetings and keep store personnel informed of new policies and directives.
Ensure safety measures comply with Salvation Army policy and government regulations, and hold staff accountable for compliance.
Report safety hazards, property damage, and personal injuries to the Administrator, Store Supervisor, or designee.
Support the work therapy program by providing beneficiaries with an example of professional conduct and work habits.
Fill in at other store locations when asked.
Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or Administrator.