Paid Leadership Training: Retail MIT to Store Manager

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory

Olathe (KS)

On-site

USD 40,796,000 - 55,195,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Paid training
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Career path
Advancement opportunities
Meaningful work
Benefits package
Faith-based team

Job summary

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Command in the Kansas City Metro Area offers a 12-week Manager-in-Training program to prepare participants for store leadership opportunities. The role provides hands-on experience in thrift store operations, team leadership, sales growth, and financial accountability while supporting mission-driven retail work.

Participants train across our stores and progression may lead to Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or Lead Sales Associate positions

Qualifications

  • Previous retail, supervisory, or management experience preferred.
  • Strong leadership potential and desire for career growth.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to The Salvation Army mission.

Responsibilities

  • Hands-on experience in thrift store operations with team leadership.
  • Develop skills in sales growth, production management, and customer service.
  • Build financial accountability and mission-focused retail operations.
  • Train across multiple locations in the Kansas City Metro Area.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Integrity
Team development
MVR compliance
Driver's license
Physical stamina
Travel willingness
Schedule flexibility

Job description

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Command in the Kansas City Metro Area offers a 12-week Manager-in-Training program to prepare participants for store leadership opportunities. The role provides hands-on experience in thrift store operations, team leadership, sales growth, and financial accountability while supporting mission-driven retail work.

Participants train across our stores and progression may lead to Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or Lead Sales Associate positions

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