Assistant Store Manager

The Salvation Army; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Salvation Army - Adult Rehabilitation Centers. is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help oversee daily store operations and supervise staff. This role supports sales achievement, inventory display, payroll processing, and compliance with policies in a non-exempt, full-time capacity.

Candidate will assist in interviewing and training, scheduling, and ensuring safety and financial controls. A high school diploma and sales experience are preferred, with a valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in retail sales and customer service.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret income and expense reports.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable DMV record.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating a hospitable work environment and maintain customer relationships.
• Ensure compliance with store policies and financial controls.
• Support achieving sales, production, and expense targets.
• Ensure products are properly displayed on the sales floor.
• Assist in interviewing, training, and supervising staff.
• Assist in payroll, scheduling, and reporting to finance.
• In manager’s absence, order merchandise and maintain stock levels.
• Safeguard cash handling and daily sales reporting.
• Attend manager meetings and communicate policy changes.

Skills

Retail sales

Staff supervision

Communication

Team motivation

Budgeting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Salvation Army - Adult Rehabilitation Centers.

Job Description:

Assistant Store Manager Supervises: Store personnel Reports To: Store Manager Status: Non-exempt Function: The Assistant Store Manager will assist the Store Manager in managing the operation of the store 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.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting Lifting No Must be able to lift 25 pounds Push/Pull Using Machinery Standing Yes Over 2/3 of the time Walking Reaching Over 2/3 of the time Over 2/3 of the time Climbing Stooping Under 1/3 of the time Under 1/3 of the time.

Other Description:

The Salvation Army - Adult Rehabilitation Centers.

The Assistant Store Manager occupies a position of trust and is expected to maintain confidentiality and exhibit loyalty to The Salvation Army and the staff of the Adult Rehabilitation Centers in all job-related matters.

Mission Statement:

• The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.