Impactful Retail Department Manager | Thrift Store

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

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.