Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; White Lake Charter Township (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 USA Central Territory is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in White Lake, MI. In this support leadership role, you will assist the Store Manager with staff supervision, daily operations, banking, and record-keeping to ensure efficient store performance.

You will help implement customer development plans, maintain a safe and welcoming store environment, and provide ongoing coaching. The role requires availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled, with paid

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff and meeting goals.
• Strong customer service and leadership skills.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Supervise staff training and performance.
• Assist with banking and record-keeping procedures.
• Help manage store appearance, safety and security.
• Contribute to budget adherence and cost control.
• Support customer development and retention initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Customer service

Operations management

Safety/compliance

Budgeting

Tools

POS/register training

Job description

Assistant Store Manager

Location: White Lake MIPay: $20 - $26 per hourJob Type: Full-timeSchedule: 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!