Store Manager (Broadway & 96th Street)

Housing Works • New York, NY

8d • $60,000 - $64,350

About The Position

The Thrift Shop Store Manager is responsible for the overall operation of a Housing Works Thrift Shop. The Store Manager is first and foremost an Ambassador for Housing Works, prioritizing customer service over all other tasks. You must know and communicate the Mission Statement, outreach to the community, and create an environment and culture that is reflective of the Housing Works Community Values. The Store Manager must possess an entrepreneurial spirit with a mindset to use existing resources to maximize revenue and profit. You are responsible to provide training and development of the team, empowering employees to work together to reach organizational goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years prior retail management experience or equivalent experience in managing a team
• Working knowledge of the second-hand market to include the breadth of products offered in the Housing Works Thrift Shops
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), interpersonal and team-oriented skills.
• Self-starting, self-motivating, solutions-oriented mindset
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to make decisions under pressure, flexibility to course correct as necessary
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong interest in the Housing Works mission to end the dual crises of homelessness and HIV/AIDS

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the creation of daily/monthly work plans to ensure that sales and operational goals of the store are met, utilizing staffing resources appropriately.
• Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, on-boarding, and training of employees and volunteers, ensuring understanding and compliance to shop standards, organizational goals and direction; including conducting progressive counseling as necessary.
• Encourage teamwork and foster creativity.
• Recognize talent and help to develop individuals for advancement within the organization.
• Formulate a pricing strategy in alignment with the price matrix and pricing philosophy by reviewing product sales reports and analyzing sales trends.
• Conduct promotions and timely markdowns to include themed events and seasonally appropriate sales and/or promotions.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all Housing Works policies and procedures and ensuring that all organizational deadlines and directives are met.
• Understand and fully implement Housing Works' customer service program, showcasing exemplary customer/donor service, including but not limited to greeting, saying thank you, explaining policies clearly and politely to the satisfaction of the customer, and by prioritizing assisting customers/donors over all other shop tasks.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending training meetings/sessions and through independent study.
• Be a Housing Works Ambassador by knowing and communicating the Mission Statement, outreaching to the community, and participating in a minimum of four direct actions per year aimed at ending the twin crises of homelessness and HIV/AIDS.
• Perform all other duties as directed by supervisor and/or executive management

Benefits

• We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary.
• Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year.
• We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.
• Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements.
• Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during the hiring process.
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees