Assistant Store Manager

The Salvation Army Portland ARC; Marton; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Assistant Store Manager to join their dynamic team. This role is vital in managing store operations and ensuring a welcoming environment for customers and staff alike. You will support the Store Manager in achieving sales goals, training new personnel, and maintaining compliance with policies. This position is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a positive impact in the community while helping individuals on their journey to recovery. If you are passionate about leadership and community service, this role offers a rewarding experience in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; sales and supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing store operations and supervising personnel.
• Ensure compliance with store policies and maintain customer relationships.
• Participate in training and evaluating store staff.

Skills

Sales Experience

Supervisory Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Team Motivation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview:

The Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Centers make a difference in people's lives. Through the collection and resale of gently used goods we are able to provide the financial support to assist men and women with a variety of social and spiritual afflictions. The in-residence rehabilitation program focuses on basic necessities with every man or woman being provided a clean and healthy living environment, good food, work therapy, leisure time activities, group and individual counseling, and spiritual direction. All our effort is focused on developing life skills and a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. More than just a job, each member of the team contributes to recycling goods that literally recycle and repair broken lives.

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to assist the Store Manager with managing store operations and in supervision of store personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist in creating a pleasant and hospitable work environment and maintain good customer relationships.
2. Be well-versed in and ensure compliance to accounting, employee, and store policies.
3. Assist the manager in meeting sales, production, and expense budget goals maintaining a profitable operation.
4. Ensure that all production is taken from the back room and properly displayed on the sales floor.
5. Receive applications and participate in interviewing applicants as needed.
6. Assist in training, direction, and supervision of new personnel along with retraining for all personnel, as necessary.
7. Assist, as required, in conducting regular evaluations of store personnel, identifying performance strengths and areas for development.
8. Assist in scheduling of sales associates (and unpaid staff) to ensure full coverage in store at all times. In the absence of the manager, post weekly work schedules for all store personnel. Schedule must include assignment, breaks, vacation, etc.
9. Assist in completion of payroll information biweekly for all store personnel noting signatures, absenteeism, overtime, etc. Submit to finance department as requested.
10. In the absence of the manager, responsible to order merchandise to ensure that the store is well stocked, and all merchandise is “ragged out” and colorized in accordance with the ARC Command Rag Out Calendar.
11. Responsible for the proper accounting and banking of cash receipts as per “Safekeeping of Salvation Army Funds” policy.
12. Ensure that all paperwork and sales reports are filled out completely and forwarded to the finance department daily.
13. In the absence of the manager, attend manager meetings and keep store personnel informed of new policies and directives.
14. Ensure that all safety measures are consistent with The Salvation Army policy and Government regulations and hold staff accountable for compliance. Report safety hazards, property damage and personal injuries to Administrator, Store Supervisor, or designee.
15. May be asked to fill in at other store locations.
16. This position will support the work therapy program component of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers by providing beneficiaries with an example of professional conduct and work habits.
17. Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or Administrator.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Experience in sales.
3. Supervisory experience preferred.
4. Ability to read and interpret simple income and expense reports.
5. Must possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable DMV record.
6. Good verbal and written communication.
7. Ability to motivate a team.

Health, dental & vision benefit package available!