Manager In Training

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Store Manager In Training. This full-time role supports the Store Manager in daily operations, supervises staff, and helps drive sales while maintaining store appearance and safety.

Paid training and coaching are provided to develop retail and customer service skills, with a 40-hour week including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Qualifications

• Retail leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support staff training and supervision as assigned.
• Assist store manager with production and sales goals.
• Maintain store appearance, safety, and security to meet OSHA policies.
• Assist with banking and record-keeping procedures.
• Communicate with the Store Manager about all store operations.
• Participate in ongoing coaching and development.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Customer service

Job description

Store Manager In Training

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Pay: $19.39 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 a Store Manager In Training. 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!