Assistant Manager - Thrift Store - Part time

St Vincent de Paul Georgia; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

STD, LTD and Life Insurance 100% paid

Holidays and paid time off

401(k) with generous match

Job summary

St. Vincent de Paul Georgia is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Manager to open and lead the thrift store. You will manage day-to-day operations, supervise paid staff and volunteers, and oversee sales, donations, financial controls, and community promotion.

The role reports to the Store Manager and requires work Monday–Saturday from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm with no Sundays or late evenings. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in retail operations with at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead capacity.
• Bilingual English - Spanish preferred.
• Experience with “point of sale,” computerized sales and inventory systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Daily store operations, including opening and closing.
• Accurately reporting on sales and other key performance metrics.
• Pricing and display of incoming merchandise.
• Maintaining neat, clean, and attractive displays.
• Supervising staff and volunteers in absence of Store Manager to ensure safety.
• Cash register operations and securing money and receipts.
• Train volunteers and monitor their activities.
• Handle donor unloading of donated items.
• Handle customer complaints / issues in a courteous, timely manner.
• Recommends improvements to ensure a working environment conducive to high sales volume and increased revenues.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Retail operations

POS systems

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS software

Job description

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Georgia, Inc.

St. Vincent de Paul Georgia’s (SVdP) envisions a more just and compassionate Georgia, where every neighbor lives with dignity and opportunity. Our mission is to serve our neighbors with love and respect: delivering help, hope and pathways to self-sufficiency. With a core focus on preventing homelessness, fighting hunger, and improving health, our programs include rental and utility assistance, food recovery and distribution, and prescription fulfillment through an onsite pharmacy. Through all we do we practice the Vincentian Virtues of Simplicity, Selflessness, Gentleness, Humility and Zeal. Services are provided through the headquarters’ (Council) facility in Chamblee, GA, 75 Conferences (parish-based chapters) throughout the state, and 9 Thrift Stores. To learn more about SVdP Georgia and our programs, visit our website at www.svdpgeorgia.org

Feed. Clothe. House. Heal

St. Vincent de Paul Georgia is seeking an enthusiastic and mission driven Assistant Manager to open and lead the store. Reporting to the Manager, the Thrift Store Manager is responsible for generating revenue in support of St. Vincent de Paul’s mission and programs by managing the day-to-day operations of a non-profit thrift store. The manager will supervise paid staff and volunteers and oversee sales, donations of merchandise, internal fiscal controls and promotion of the store in the community.

Job Responsibilities

• Daily store operations, including opening and closing
• Accurately reporting on sales and other key performance metrics
• Pricing and display of incoming merchandise.
• Maintaining neat clean, and attractive displays.
• Supervising staff and volunteers in absence of Store Manager in these areas to ensure safety.
• Cash register operations and securing of money and credit card receipts.
• Train volunteers and monitoring their activities.
• Monitor the movement and handling of merchandise to discourage theft.
• Seeing all policies and procedures are posted and followed.
• Assist donors with unloading donated items
• Handle customer complaints / issues in a courteous, timely manner

Additional Responsibilities

Recommends improvements to ensure a working environment conducive to the high sales volume and avenues for increasing revenues.

Work a flexible schedule Monday - Saturday. Available hours from 9:30 am - 6:30 pm No Sundays or late evenings!
Consults with other employees and volunteers in determining the best use of donated merchandise
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years’ experience in retail operations with at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead capacity
• Strong interpersonal skills, effective communication and proven leadership ability a must
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple demands and priorities.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and/or move up to 50 or more pounds.
• Must be comfortable working in a Catholic, faith-based environment
• Able to manage all aspects of small business to include financial, marketing, IT, facilities, staff and volunteers.
• Experience with “point of sale,” computerized sales and inventory systems a plus.
• Strong team-based orientation
• Ensure all donations meet quality standards for resale and are handled safely
• Experience leading volunteer groups a strong plus
• Bilingual English - Spanish preferred

Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• STD, LTD and Life Insurance 100% company paid
• Company holidays and paid time off
• 401(k) with generous match

Shift

Day shift

Education

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience

Customer Service: 2 years (Preferred)

Retail sales: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability

Day Shift (Required)

Work Location

In person