Assistant Store Manager — Lead & Elevate Retail Experience

tsainternal; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Fort Wayne, Indiana is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily operations, staff supervision, and customer service. This part-time role involves helping manage sales, banking, and records while assisting the Store Manager in achieving goals and maintaining store standards.

You'll participate in training, ensure safety and appearance, uphold policies, and contribute to community programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years retail experience (thrift experience a plus).
• Valid Driver's License.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency including POS systems.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Operations: Support staff training and supervision as assigned.
• Leadership & Operations: Implement strategies to meet production and sales goals.
• Leadership & Operations: Assist manager with store maintenance and appearance, ensuring safety, security, cleanliness, and utility.
• Leadership & Operations: Ensure compliance with OSHA and Salvation Army safety/security policies.
• Leadership & Operations: Work with store manager to keep income and expenses within budgeted parameters.
• Leadership & Operations: Protect resources through product control procedures to prevent shrinkage.
• Customer & Community Relations: Implement customer development and retention plans.
• Customer & Community Relations: Create an enjoyable shopping experience.
• Customer & Community Relations: Work proactively to improve The Salvation Army's image among staff and community.
• Customer & Community Relations: Support The Salvation Army's mission statement.
• Administrative: Support banking and record-keeping procedures.
• Administrative: Document and provide information for personnel reviews and corrective actions.
• Administrative: Communicate with Store Manager regarding all aspects of store operations.
• Administrative: Handle all other duties as assigned.
• Training Provided: Paid training on register and store procedures.
• Training Provided: Ongoing coaching and support from store leadership.
• Training Provided: Opportunity to build retail and customer service skills.

Skills

Strong English communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Basic computer proficiency

Job description

The Salvation Army in Fort Wayne, Indiana is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily operations, staff supervision, and customer service. This part-time role involves helping manage sales, banking, and records while assisting the Store Manager in achieving goals and maintaining store standards.

You'll participate in training, ensure safety and appearance, uphold policies, and contribute to community programs.