Assistant Thrift Store Manager (9024)

The Salvation Army•Leesburg, VA

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, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures. The position processes, displays, and prices donated items to support a reasonable financial return, assists customers politely and courteously, prepares neat and attractive displays, rotates and restocks merchandise to promote turnover, and safeguards store items and funds. The role may serve as a lead worker for volunteers, beneficiaries, and/or subordinate store personnel. The position is full-time. Work is performed in a normal store environment with little or no physical discomfort associated with weather changes. The role involves frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting, with shorter periods of sitting or operating a vehicle. The employee must be able to evaluate store operations, identify deficiencies, and implement 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 frequently walk and/or stand, kneel, or squat, with shorter periods of sitting or operating a vehicle.

Responsibilities

Administer, monitor, and evaluate the day-to-day operations of a small thrift store and ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
Serve as a lead worker to volunteers, beneficiaries, and/or subordinate store personnel.
Train and instruct staff in proper work methods and procedures; inspect work in progress and upon completion for accuracy and completeness.
Plan, supervise, and participate in the layout and display of merchandise.
Rotate stock routinely and set prices to 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 compliance with established policies and procedures.
Schedule donation pick-ups and ensure donations are collected according to established procedures.
Ensure accountability and security of store items, funds, and donations.
Assist customers in a polite and friendly manner.