Manager - Baton Rouge

America's Thrift Stores•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Manager in Training is a full-time leadership role supporting America’s Thrift’s growth and expansion. The position takes on meaningful store leadership responsibilities while building broad operational experience before transitioning into a permanent management assignment. The Manager in Training supports the company’s mission and values, financial and operational goals, and team development while gaining expertise in sales, production, donations, loss prevention, merchandising, customer service, and store operations. The role supports the Manager III in daily store operations and helps lead teams, maintain customer service and merchandising standards, manage inventory and cash-handling activities, and meet store objectives. The position requires flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs dictate, as well as regular travel during the training period. Relocation within Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, or surrounding states is required or expected as a condition of the role.

Requirements

Strong leadership and people-development skills, including the ability to motivate, coach, train, and develop team members to deliver 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 (POS) 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 up to approximately 14 feet.
Ability to use hands and fingers to handle, grasp, feel, and operate equipment and technology.
Visual and auditory ability to communicate effectively, observe store conditions, inspect merchandise, monitor safety, and perform essential responsibilities.
Ability to move throughout all store areas, including sales floor, processing, stockroom, donation, loading, and outdoor workspaces.
Ability to operate computers, tablets, telephones, printers, point-of-sale systems, and other standard office equipment and technology.
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 in 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 essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Asset Protection team and People & Culture Business Partner to investigate incidents involving company assets, equipment, personnel, or operations, and coordinate appropriate 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 the team, fostering a supportive, accountable, and efficient work environment.
Uphold company policies, local regulations, safety protocols, standards, and values.
Conduct performance assessments and provide feedback, coaching, and guidance for improvement.
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 that maximize sales potential.
Manage merchandise inventory levels to support production goals, merchandise quality, and revenue generation.
Oversee donation flow and ensure 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 opportunities for improvement, and help implement strategies to drive sales and achieve targets.
Support the Manager III with promotional activities, marketing campaigns, and special events.
Support the Manager III with daily store operations, including opening and closing, cash management, and staff supervision.
Assist with recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and training team members as needed.
Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and market dynamics to identify opportunities for growth and innovation.
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.
Promote a safe and secure environment by monitoring and reinforcing safety and security procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.