Assistant Store Manager — Community Retail Leader

The Salvation Army Southern California; Seaside (CA); On-site; USD 46,276,000 - 62,609,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California Seaside thrift store is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support day-to-day operations, oversee POS, inventory, and donations, and ensure excellent customer and donor service.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma, retail supervisory experience, MS Office skills, and a valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Candidates must pass a background check and be able to engage with staff and donors effectively.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent REQUIRED.
• Minimum of 2 years previous Retail Management/Supervisory experience (thrift preferred).
• Basic understanding of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must hold a valid Driver's license, able to pass MVR report (required).
• Must pass background check, which will include Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, store employees, customers and donors.

Responsibilities

• Takes an active role and partners with the Store Manager in the day-to-day operation of the store.
• Assumes responsibility for all day-to-day store operations (including personnel and cash handling duties).
• Assists Store Manager to monitor and analyze key performance indicators to drive store sales.
• In the absence of Store Manager - Schedule Store Employees to ensure appropriate coverage and lead team meetings.
• Assists Store Manager with hiring, training and directing the store team; provide performance coaching.
• Communicate personnel issues and performance results with Store Manager; may issue disciplinary actions.
• Ensure high levels of Customer and Donor satisfaction; develop strategies to improve service.
• BRP – support Back Room Processing to meet daily processing goals.
• Supervise, support, and conduct reporting of Beneficiaries if Work Therapy Assignments are in place.
• Protect store currency, inventory, and property; maintain safety and security protocols.

Skills

Retail management

MS Office

Driver's license

Communication

Background check

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Salvation Army Southern California Seaside thrift store is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support day-to-day operations, oversee POS, inventory, and donations, and ensure excellent customer and donor service.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma, retail supervisory experience, MS Office skills, and a valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Candidates must pass a background check and be able to engage with staff and donors effectively.