Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Clarkston (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program

On-the-job training

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Clarkston, MI. This full-time role supports the Store Manager with daily operations, staff supervision, and driving sales while ensuring safe, clean store conditions.

You will help develop customer relationships, support community outreach, and participate in banking and record-keeping tasks. The position includes paid training and opportunities to grow in retail leadership.

Qualifications

• Assist Store Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Supervise staff and support training.
• Help meet production and sales goals.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and asset protection.
• Ensure budget adherence and expense control.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations and staff supervision daily.
• Develop customers and retention plans while delivering a friendly shopping experience.
• Complete banking and record-keeping tasks; prepare reports for reviews.

Skills

Staff supervision

Sales goal achievement

Budgeting

Customer development

Leadership

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Assistant Store Manager

Location: Clarkston MI

Pay: $20 - $26 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: 40 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

About the Role

Join our team in "Doing the Most Good" as an Assistant Store Manager. In this support leadership role, you'll assist the Store Manager in all day-to-day operations, including staff supervision, production, sales, store maintenance, customer development, banking, and record keeping procedures. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community.

Essential Responsibilities

Leadership & Operations

• Support staff training and supervision as assigned
• Implement strategies to meet production and sales goals
• Assist manager with store maintenance and appearance, ensuring safety, security, cleanliness, and utility
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and Salvation Army safety/security policies
• Work with store manager to keep income and expenses within budgeted parameters
• Protect resources through product control procedures to prevent shrinkage

Customer & Community Relations

• Implement customer development and retention plans
• Create an enjoyable shopping experience
• Work proactively to improve The Salvation Army's image among staff and community
• Support The Salvation Army's mission statement

Administrative

• Support banking and record-keeping procedures
• Document and provide information for personnel reviews and corrective actions
• Communicate with Store Manager regarding all aspects of store operations
• Handle all other duties as assigned

Training Provided

• Paid training on register and store procedures
• Ongoing coaching and support from store leadership
• Opportunity to build retail and customer service skills

Why Join Us

• Mission-driven work that supports programs in your community
• On-the-job training
• Team-oriented environment
• Employee Discount, Employee Assistance Program, and more!