Mission-Driven Store Manager — Lead, Elevate, Serve

Kroc Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Hearing

FSA

Paid Time Off

403(b) Retirement Plan

Professional Development

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Store Manager to lead our Lawrence, Kansas Thrift Store and drive daily operations, people leadership, and sales performance. You will oversee staff, optimize donor processing, merchandising, and the customer experience, while upholding nonprofit mission goals.

This role requires a capable retail leader who can manage schedules, payroll, budgets, and store standards in a fast-paced environment and holidays as scheduled.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or management experience in retail, customer service, or related field.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with cash handling, budgeting, and financial accountability.
• Ability to motivate and develop employees.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and retail management systems.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop store employees.
• Create employee schedules and oversee payroll functions.
• Lead employee performance management and accountability.
• Foster a positive, mission-focused work environment.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Manage all daily store operations, including ensuring safety and OSHA compliance.
• Oversee donations intake, processing, merchandising, and inventory flow.
• Maintain an organized, customer-friendly store and monitor merchandising standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Cash handling

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Payroll knowledge

Team development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Point of Sale (POS) System

Payroll program

Job description

The Salvation Army is seeking a Store Manager to lead our Lawrence, Kansas Thrift Store and drive daily operations, people leadership, and sales performance. You will oversee staff, optimize donor processing, merchandising, and the customer experience, while upholding nonprofit mission goals.

This role requires a capable retail leader who can manage schedules, payroll, budgets, and store standards in a fast-paced environment and holidays as scheduled.