Assistant Thrift Store Manager
About The Position
Under the general direction and supervision of a Thrift Store Manager I or II, or under the direction of the Corps Officer, the Assistant Thrift Store Manager administers, monitors, and evaluates the day-to-day operations of a small thrift store with limited staff. The role ensures compliance with established policies and procedures; processes, displays, and prices donated items to support a reasonable financial return; assists customers politely and courteously; maintains attractive, neat, orderly displays; rotates and restocks merchandise to support quick turnover; and safeguards store items and funds. The position may serve as a lead worker for volunteers, beneficiaries, and/or subordinate store personnel. The role plans and participates in merchandise layout and display, oversees donation processing and warehouse activities, and schedules donation pickups. Work takes place in a normal store environment with little or no physical discomfort related to weather changes. The employee must be able to evaluate store operations, identify deficiencies, and take appropriate corrective action.
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D. and one year of experience working in a retail store environment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Valid state driver's license.
- Ability to evaluate overall store operations, detect deficiencies, and implement appropriate corrective action.
- Ability to perform frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting, with shorter periods of sitting or operating a vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Administer and monitor the day-to-day operations of a small thrift store.
- Serve as lead worker to volunteers, beneficiaries, and/or subordinate store personnel.
- Train and instruct staff in proper work methods and procedures, and inspect work in progress and upon completion for accuracy and completeness.
- Plan, supervise, and participate in the layout and display of merchandise.
- Ensure stock is routinely rotated and prices encourage the desired level of stock turnover.
- Plan, organize, and supervise displays for special promotions or seasons.
- Notify warehouse personnel of low-stock items.
- Supervise and participate in receiving, sorting, pricing, and distributing donated items in the warehouse.
- Ensure donated items are processed promptly and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Schedule donation pickups and ensure donated items are accounted for and collected according to established policies and procedures.
- Assist customers in a polite and friendly manner.
- Ensure the accountability and security of store items and funds.
Benefits
- Holiday and paid time off.
- Health insurance.
- Vision and dental discounts.
- Supplemental insurance available.
- Voluntary life insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
