Family Store Assistant Manager

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Sault Ste. Marie (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a Family Store Assistant Manager who will support the store manager in planning, administering, monitoring, and evaluating day-to-day operations to ensure adherence to policies. You will work with store associates to assist customers and step in as manager when the store manager is absent.

Responsibilities include supervising clerks, training new staff, banking cash, attending monthly manager meetings, and leading customer

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; Associates degree preferred.
• 2 years experience in retail sales.
• Must have and maintain a current valid chauffer’s license and pass the Salvation Army MVR check.
• Complete Safe From Harm training and keep current as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision of clerks in performance of duties to ensure compliance with directives and guidelines.
• Assist with the training for new personnel.
• Assist with ensuring cash receipts are banked at end of business day and information is sent to appropriate personnel as required.
• Attend monthly staff meetings for managers and keep personnel informed of new policies and directives.
• Assist with leadership of customer development and retention plans to ensure an excellent customer experience
• Report safety hazards. Responsible for the protection of personnel, property, and building.
• Report to Manager any detrimental behavior by clerks.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Point of Sale System

Job description

At The Salvation Army our employees are the heartbeat of our mission. We foster a community of passionate people dedicated to changing lives and bringing hope to those who need it most.

Position Summary

The Family Store Assistant Manager supports the store manager with the planning, administering, monitoring, and evaluation of the day-to-day operations ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures. This position works alongside store associates to assist customers and serves as the manager in the absence of the store manager.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision of clerks in performance of duties to ensure compliance with directives and guidelines.
• Assist with the training for new personnel.
• Assist with ensuring cash receipts are banked at end of business day and information is sent to appropriate personnel as required.
• Attend monthly staff meetings for managers and keep personnel informed of new policies and directives.
• Assist with leadership of customer development and retention plans to ensure an excellent customer experience
• Report safety hazards. Responsible for the protection of personnel, property, and building.
• Report to Manager any detrimental behavior by clerks.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent (required), Associates degree (preferred), or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• 2 years experience in retail sales

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
• Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint
• Proficient in operating Point of Sales System

Certificates And Licenses

• Must have and maintain a current valid chauffer’s license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR)
• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed