Manager In Training

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Plainwell (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation after 90 days

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Plainwell, MI. This full-time role supports the Store Manager with daily operations, staff supervision, and ensuring a customer-friendly shopping environment.

The position offers paid training, benefits after 90 days, and opportunities to develop retail and community outreach skills while contributing to mission-driven programs in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or store operations preferred.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager with daily operations and supervision of staff.
• Support achievement of production and sales goals while maintaining store appearance and safety.
• Help manage banking and record-keeping procedures and budget adherence.
• Participate in training and coaching to improve customer service and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Staff supervision

Job description

Store Manager In Training

Location: Plainwell, MI

Pay: $19.39 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: 40 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

Benefits: After 90 days you would receive accrued vacation and sick time, voluntary life insurance, medical, dental, and vision, benefits, and more

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!