Assistant Store Manager

The Salvation Army; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in New York is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to oversee store operations and staff. This role requires a high school diploma, sales experience, and the ability to motivate a team. Responsibilities include managing sales goals, training personnel, scheduling associates, and ensuring compliance with safety policies. Join a cause dedicated to helping individuals with various social and spiritual challenges through retail initiatives. Competitive and fulfilling opportunity for those ready to make a difference.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in sales is necessary.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable DMV record required.
• Ability to read and interpret simple reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing store operations and personnel.
• Maintain compliance with store policies.
• Train and supervise new staff.
• Assist in scheduling and payroll preparation.
• Ensure safety measures are followed in the store.

Skills

Sales experience

Team motivation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

• Assist in creating a pleasant and hospitable work environment and maintain good customer relationships.
• Be well-versed in and ensure compliance to accounting, employee, and store policies.
• Assist the manager in meeting sales, production, and expense budget goals maintaining a profitable operation.
• Ensure that all production is taken from the back room and properly displayed on the sales floor.
• Receive applications and participate in interviewing applicants as needed.
• Assist in training, direction, and supervision of new personnel along with retraining for all personnel, as necessary.
• Assist, as required, in conducting regular evaluations of store personnel, identifying performance strengths and areas for development.
• 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.
• Assist in completion of payroll information biweekly for all store personnel noting signatures, absenteeism, overtime, etc. Submit to finance department as requested.
• 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.
• Responsible for the proper accounting and banking of cash receipts as per “Safekeeping of Salvation Army Funds” policy.
• Ensure that all paperwork and sales reports are filled out completely and forwarded to the finance department daily.
• In the absence of the manager, attend manager meetings and keep store personnel informed of new policies and directives.
• 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.
• May be asked to fill in at other store locations.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or Administrator.

Qualifications

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

About The Salvation Army

For more than 100 years, The Salvation Army has operated rehabilitation facilities across the country that provide help and hope to individuals with a variety of problems, including issues relating to substance abuse. Our charitable residential programs offer spiritual, emotional, and social assistance in an environment designed to help participants live healthy, fulfilling lives.

Store Assistant Manager • New York, New York, United States