Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Highland (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Highland, MI. In this leadership role, you will assist the Store Manager with day-to-day operations, supervise staff, manage sales and store upkeep, and help maintain safety and budget controls.

This full-time position includes paid training, benefits, and opportunities to strengthen retail and customer service skills while contributing to community programs.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising store staff.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to meet production and sales goals.
• Familiarity with banking and record-keeping procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager with daily operations and supervision.
• Support staff training and ensure safety, cleanliness, and security.
• Help manage budgeted income and expenses.
• Prevent shrinkage through proper product control.
• Develop customer relationships and improve store image.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Customer development

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Job description

Assistant Store Manager

Location: Highland 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!