Store Manager I (5457)

THE SALVATION ARMY•West Palm Beach, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning, administering, monitoring, and evaluating the day-to-day operations of the Thrift Store with a limited staff, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures. The role involves processing, displaying, and pricing donated items to ensure a reasonable financial return on their sale. The Store Manager I will assist customers in a polite and friendly manner, prepare attractive and orderly store displays, and rotate and re-stock merchandise to ensure quick turnover. This role also ensures the accountability and security of all store items and funds. The Store Manager I may serve as support to volunteers, beneficiaries, and/or subordinate store personnel.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D.
Two years progressively responsible experience working in a retail store environment
At least one year experience in a supervisory capacity
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
Ability to perform mathematical computations.
Ability to perform frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting or operating a vehicle.
Physical ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull heavy objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

Administers and monitors the day-to-day operations of the Thrift Store.
Serves as lead worker to volunteers, beneficiaries, and/or subordinate store personnel.
Trains and instructs staff in the proper methods and procedures for performing work.
Inspects work in progress and upon completion for accuracy and completeness.
Plans, supervises and participates in the layout and display of store merchandise.
Ensures that stock is routinely rotated and prices encourage the desired level of stock turnover.
Plans, organizes, and supervises the preparation of displays for special promotions or seasons.
Notifies the warehouse personnel of low-stock items.
Supervises and participates in the receiving, sorting, pricing, and distribution of donated items in the warehouse.
Ensures that items are processed in a timely manner and in compliance with established policies and procedures.
Assists customers by explaining store policy and responding to questions regarding the pricing and/or purchasing of items.
Ensures that all customers visiting the store have a pleasant experience.