Assistant Store Manager - Baton Rouge

America's Thrift Stores•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Manager in Training is a full-time leadership role that supports America’s Thrift’s growth and expansion. This is not a temporary or sidelines position: the Manager in Training takes on meaningful store leadership responsibilities, gains broad operational experience, and then transitions into a permanent management assignment. The role supports the company’s mission and values, financial and operational goals, team development, and store performance across sales, production, donations, loss prevention, merchandising, customer service, and store operations. The Manager in Training works with the Manager III and other partners to support daily store operations, develop team members, maintain a safe and welcoming environment, and meet sales and operational objectives. Regular travel is required during the training period and may be required afterward based on business needs. The position may involve work in indoor retail and processing areas as well as outdoor spaces, varying weather, and typical donation-processing conditions.

Requirements

Strong leadership and people-development skills, including the ability to motivate, coach, train, and develop team members to provide exceptional customer service and achieve results.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills, with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Previous leadership experience managing a team of 15 or more employees.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.
Ability and willingness to relocate within Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, or surrounding states.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and point-of-sale systems.
Valid driver’s license in good standing and access to reliable transportation.
Successful completion of a background check, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, primarily on tile and concrete surfaces.
Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive movements associated with retail, processing, and operational activities.
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, balance, climb, push, pull, handle, and carry merchandise, equipment, or other materials as needed.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push or pull items weighing up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to safely use ladders or other approved equipment and work at heights of approximately 14 feet.
Ability to use hands and fingers to handle, grasp, feel, and operate equipment and technology.
Visual and auditory ability to communicate, observe store conditions, inspect merchandise, monitor safety, and perform essential job responsibilities.
Ability to move throughout all store areas, including sales floor, processing areas, stockrooms, donation areas, loading areas, and outdoor workspaces.
Ability to operate standard office equipment and technology, including computers, tablets, telephones, printers, and point-of-sale systems.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with interruptions and respond quickly to operational, customer service, staffing, and safety situations.
Ability to work indoors in a semi-controlled retail environment and outdoors with possible exposure to varying weather conditions and temperatures.
Ability to tolerate normal retail and donation-processing conditions, including dust, odors, noise, and second-hand merchandise.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Asset Protection and the People & Culture Business Partner to investigate incidents involving company assets, equipment, personnel, or operations and coordinate follow-up with the Manager III and District Manager.
Delegate daily tasks to supervisors and team members using independent judgment to meet operational requirements.
Coordinate and verify deposits and currency exchanges, and promptly report cash, register, or operational concerns to management.
Lead and inspire a team while cultivating a supportive, accountable, and efficient work environment.
Uphold company policies, local regulations, safety protocols, standards, and values.
Conduct performance assessments and provide constructive feedback, coaching, and guidance.
Develop team member behavior and performance to support growth and advancement.
Promote trust, employee growth, accountability, and sustained engagement by leading by example.
Provide coaching, counseling, and disciplinary action to supervisors and team members when necessary.
Facilitate onboarding and orientation and ensure required documentation is accurate and complete.
Use company reports to create and update sales floor layouts to maximize sales potential.
Manage inventory levels across merchandise categories to support production, merchandise quality, and revenue generation.
Oversee donation flow while ensuring compliance with company standards, safety protocols, security measures, and applicable regulations.
Support store operations, resources, and budgets to help meet or exceed objectives.
Maintain sales floor presentation and merchandising standards.
Analyze sales performance, identify improvement opportunities, and help implement strategies to drive sales and achieve targets.
Support the Manager III with promotional activities, marketing campaigns, and special events to drive traffic and sales.
Support the Manager III with daily operations, including opening and closing procedures, cash management, and staff supervision.
Assist with recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and training team members as needed.
Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and market dynamics to identify growth and innovation opportunities.
Maintain appealing, organized visual merchandising displays that effectively showcase merchandise.
Address customer and team member concerns promptly and professionally.
Foster outstanding service for team members, donors, shoppers, and charity partners.
Maintain a safe and secure environment by monitoring and reinforcing safety and security procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.