Thrift Store Assistant Manager (5622)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Pine Bluff, AR

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Thrift Store Assistant Manager supports the Thrift Store Manager with the planning, administering, monitoring, and evaluation of the day-to-day operations of the Thrift Store with a limited staff ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures. This role serves as the lead manager when the Thrift Store Manager is not on property. Responsibilities include processing, displaying, and approving the pricing of donated items to ensure a reasonable financial return on the sale of store items. The Assistant Manager will assist customers in a polite and friendly manner, prepare attractive and orderly store displays, ensure merchandise is rotated and re-stocked, and maintain accountability and security of all store items and funds. Additionally, this role is responsible for the proper training of all Thrift Store employees and serves as a lead worker to volunteers and subordinate 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 within a retail store environment OR Any combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Administers and monitors the day-to-day operations of a small Thrift Store.
Serves as the lead worker to volunteers and subordinate Thrift Store personnel.
Trains and instructs staff and volunteers in the proper methods and procedures of Family Store operations.
Inspects all work performed by staff and volunteers to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Plans, supervises, and participates in the layout and display of store merchandise.
Ensures all Thrift Store stock is routinely rotated and ensures that pricing encourages the desired level of stock turnover.
Plans, organizes, and supervises the preparation of displays for special promotions including seasonal merchandise.
Notifies 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.
Ensures the accountability of all donated items.
Ensures donations are collected in compliance with established policies and procedures.
Assists customers purchasing items from The Salvation Army by ringing up sales utilizing a cash register.
Places and arranges items in the store as directed by the Thrift Store Manager or Divisional Director of Service Extension.
Checks all store displays to ensure that all items are maintained and displayed in a neat and orderly manner.
Returns store stock to the proper rack or shelve area after customers have handled or moved items.
Opens and/or closes store doors in accordance with the Thrift Store daily schedule of operation.
Maintains an up-to-date record of all Thrift Store vendors, including Textile vendors.
Maintains a secure file of all communications between the Divisional Director of Service Extension and Thrift Store personnel.
Maintains a secure and up-to-date emergency contact information sheet for all Thrift Store personnel, ensuring the Office Manager and the Divisional Director of Service Extension have the most up-to-date copy of the contact information.
Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment for both Thrift Store and Warehouse operations.
Routinely inspects all Thrift Store property and equipment to ensure the safety of Thrift Store personnel and customers.
Assists in Emergency Disaster Services relief projects as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.