ARC Assistant Store Manager

The Salvation Army; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support retail operations at their Portsmouth location. This role focuses on managing store personnel, ensuring excellent customer service, and maintaining operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, retail experience, and the ability to motivate a team while contributing to a mission that rehabilitates lives through charitable work.

Qualifications

• Preferably has a high school diploma.
• Ability to read and interpret basic reports.
• Experience in sales and supervisory roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in daily operations.
• Oversee scheduling and staff accountability.
• Help maintain store inventory and sales goals.

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.

Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include working cooperatively with the Store Manager to create a pleasant and hospitable work environment, maintain excellent customer service relationships, and hold staff accountable for compliance with policies and procedures. The Assistant Store Manager will assist the Store Manager in scheduling of Sales Associates, completion of payroll, meeting sales, production, and expense budget goals to maintain a profitable operation, and ensure that the store is well stocked and all production is properly displayed on the sales floor. The Assistant Store Manager will also receive applications, participate in interviewing as needed, assist in training, direction and supervision of personnel, and assist with regular evaluations of store personnel to identify performance strengths and areas for development.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will preferably have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus an ability to read and interpret simple income and expense reports, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to motive a team. Valid driver's license required. Experience in sales preferred. Supervisory experience preferred.