Full Time - Thrift Store Department Manager - Clear Lake, IA

One Vision; Clear Lake (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Referral bonus program

Health benefits

Job summary

One Vision Thrift Store in Clear Lake is seeking a full-time Retail Department Manager to lead daily operations, coach a small team, and own store performance. You will oversee merchandising, customer service, and promotions while driving community engagement.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, scheduling, inventory control, and safety. Ideal candidates have 1+ year retail experience and 2 years of leadership to support services for individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• 1+ year retail sales or customer service experience (required).
• 2 years of management or leadership experience preferred.
• Leadership/management experience strongly preferred—ability to coach and develop team members.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable using social media platforms to promote store events, sales, and community engagement.
• High school diploma or GED (required).
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing.
• Valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Lead and supervise your own team—coaching, training, motivating staff to meet sales and production goals.
• Drive marketing and social media efforts, building awareness and engagement for the store's promotions, events, and community involvement.
• Ensure exceptional customer service, donor interactions, and smooth volunteer experiences.
• Support the Store Manager with scheduling, merchandising, inventory, and performance management.

Skills

Retail leadership

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Social media promotion

Physical stamina

Driver's license / auto insurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Retail Department Manager - One Vision Thrift Store (Clear Lake)

Are you ready to lead in retail? One Vision Thrift Solutions is hiring a full-time Department Manager for our Clear Lake Thrift Store! This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a retail environment, enjoys leading a team, and wants to take ownership of store operations, marketing, and social media engagement.

We offer a competitive compensation package, including a sign-on bonus, referral bonus program, excellent benefits (health, dental, life, 401K), paid holidays, and PTO.

Why Join One Vision?

One Vision is a nonprofit organization that supports individuals with disabilities, helping them find meaningful work, homes, and personal independence. Our thrift stores play a vital role in funding these services, meaning your work directly impacts the lives of others.

What You'll Do As a Retail Department Manager

hands-on retail leader, you'll:

• Oversee daily store operations while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Lead and supervise your own team-coaching, training, and motivating staff to meet sales and production goals.
• Drive marketing and social media efforts, building awareness and engagement for the store's promotions, events, and community involvement.
• Ensure exceptional customer service, positive donor interactions, and smooth volunteer experiences.
• Support the Store Manager with scheduling, merchandising, inventory, and performance management.

This isn't just a retail job-it's a chance to make a real impact through leadership, creativity, and community connection.

What We're Looking For

• 1+ year retail sales or customer service experience (required).
• 2 years of management or leadership experience preferred
• Leadership/management experience strongly preferred-ability to coach and develop team members.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable using social media platforms to promote store events, sales, and community engagement.
• High school diploma or GED (required).
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing.
• Valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance.

Schedule

• Consistent full-time schedule: Monday-Saturday, 9:00 AM-6:30 PM.
• Closed Sundays and major holidays-enjoy work-life balance while still growing in your career.

Be Part of Something Bigger

When you join the One Vision Thrift Store team, you're not just leading retail operations-you're helping fund life-changing opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

This position is considered a Safety Sensitive Position and is contingent upon a pre-employment background check and drug screen.