Assistant Thrift Store Manager at Soldotna Thrift Store

Salvation Army Careers•Soldotna, AK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Thrift Store Manager helps plan, organize, structure, and supervise the daily operations of The Salvation Army’s Soldotna Thrift Store under the supervision of the Thrift Store Manager. The role contributes to all aspects of daily store operations and ensures merchandising and sales efforts are carried out efficiently, effectively, and courteously. The position supervises staff and supports customer service, sales transactions, merchandise organization and pricing, donation processing, inventory and supply needs, financial paperwork, deposits, safety procedures, and store cleanliness. The employee must maintain confidentiality and follow The Salvation Army’s religious-purpose expectations for employees. Work is primarily in a heated and ventilated store, with brief exposure to weather during donation handling, cold-storage sorting, or property upkeep.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
One year of supervisory experience in a retail operation or equivalent structured environment.
Ability to operate a cash register and handle monetary transactions.
Knowledge of general office equipment, including a telephone, computer, copier, fax machine, and calculator.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to be responsible, well organized, and dependable.
Must be bondable and have an acceptable criminal history and driving record.
Ability to understand, follow, and give written and oral instructions and to work face-to-face and by telephone with diverse individuals.
Ability to perform simple calculations and apply ratios and percentages in practical situations.
Must be punctual, organized, self-motivated, flexible, and willing to learn and assist others.
Must be a licensed driver with an acceptable driving history and pass The Salvation Army Driver Safety Course.
Must complete the online Protect the Mission course and pass background checks required by The Salvation Army.
Must acknowledge and understand The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and agree that work-related conduct will not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine its religious mission.
Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Physical ability to speak, sit, bend, walk, push, pull, stand, kneel, stoop, reach, handle, finger, climb, and balance; hearing and visual acuity within normal limits; and lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Display and marketing experience.
Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to use new software programs after basic training.

Responsibilities

Help plan, organize, structure, and supervise daily thrift store operations.
Carry out merchandising and sales efforts efficiently, effectively, and courteously.
Provide prompt and courteous assistance to customers and staff to maintain excellent customer relations.
Operate the cash register, process sales and corrections, handle over-rings, verify credit card denials or rejections, and collect cards according to machine instructions.
Organize and price merchandise, pull outdated items, label and return items to the warehouse as needed, and maintain adequate goods on hand.
Order supplies and equipment.
Prepare accurate and timely incident reports and financial paperwork.
Receive donations and complete donation receipts.
Respond to telephone inquiries and route calls appropriately.
Supervise staff and delegate duties as directed to ensure compliance with published directives and guidelines.
Help ensure sufficient store coverage at all times.
Calculate daily deposits, sales reports, and bank cash receipts as directed, safeguarding cash at all times.
Coordinate and update staff on safety procedures and policies for customers, employees, property, and buildings.
Report accidents, injuries, safety hazards, and maintenance needs.
Maintain store cleanliness inside and outside.
Maintain strict confidentiality of clients, staff, and other confidential information.
Complete the required online Protect the Mission course, background checks, and Driver Safety Course.
Perform other related duties as assigned.