Store Assistant Manager

The Salvation Army Thrift Store Orange; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for career growth.

Paid time off.

Medical, Dental, and Vision.

Wellness Program Incentives.

Retirement Plan.

Optional benefits, including Pre-paid

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Employee Store Discounts.

Great Work Perks Discounts (Amusement 

Employee Referral Bonuses.

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store Orange in Fountain Valley, CA is seeking an enthusiastic Store Assistant Manager to help lead daily store operations and support the ARC program. You will focus on delivering a positive shopping and donor experience, while upholding ARC policies and community standards.

Responsibilities include partnering with the Store Manager, supervising staff, handling cash and payroll records, and driving sales through KPI analysis and effective coaching.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years previous Retail Management/Supervisory experience (thrift preferred).
• Basic understanding of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must hold a valid Driver's license, pass MVR, proof of insurance, and have access to a vehicle.
• Background check, including Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, staff, customers and donors.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Store Manager in day-to-day store operations, including opening/closing, POS, inventory, and donations.
• Handle day-to-day operations in the absence of Store Manager, including scheduling and payroll records.
• Monitor and analyze KPIs to drive sales and profitability per budgets and goals.
• Schedule staff to ensure adequate coverage and lead team meetings.
• Recruit, train, and develop store employees; provide performance coaching.
• Maintain customer and donor satisfaction and strengthen community relations.
• Support Back Room Processing to meet daily goals.
• Oversee protection and security of currency, inventory, and store property.
• Ensure safety measures comply with ARC policy and regulations; attend safety meetings.

Skills

Retail management

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Driver's license

Job description

ABOUT THE ARC:

The Salvation Army (TSA) Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a no-fee program to assist men & women in their journey to complete our rehabilitation program. We are grateful for the contributions our valued employees make toward the maintenance and effectiveness of the programs. The organization is indebted to and dependent on the diligence and devotion of its employees.

ABOUT OUR RETAIL TEAM:

Become part of the dedicated Retail Team at The Salvation Army! Together we can continue to serve and impact our local community, through the commitment to “Do The Most Good” at our Fountain Valley Store, which supports the Adult Rehabilitation Program. This is an opportunity to promote a positive shopping/donor experience, enhance customer service, problem-solving and teamwork skills, while contributing to the success of our Program and its participants.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS OFFERED:

• Opportunity for career growth.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Wellness Program Incentives.
• Retirement Plan.
• Optional benefits, including Pre-paid Legal Service, AFLAC, Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee Store Discounts.
• Great Work Perks Discounts (Amusement Parks, Museums, Services, and more!)
• Employee Referral Bonuses.

As our enthusiastic and hardworking Store Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Takes an active role and partners with the Store Manager in the day-to-day operation of the store. These routines include opening and closing procedures, point of sale operations, inventory management and rotation, ARC merchandising standards (CNO Standards) and donations.
• Assumes responsibility for all day-to-day store operations (including personnel and cash handling duties) in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Assists Store Manager to monitor and analyze key performance indicators to drive store sales and increase profitability as projected by budget and goals set by Command Retail Directors and Command Administration.
• In the absence of Store Manager - Schedule Store Employees to ensure appropriate coverage in store and donation center. Coordinate daily morning and shift change team meetings. Responsible for reviewing and maintaining accurate employee payroll records including daily monitoring of time and attendance edits.
• Assists Store Manager with the hiring, training and directing the store team to ensure proficiency of processes while also responsible for the development and performance coaching of all store employees.
• Communicate any personnel issues and performance results with Store Manager. May issue disciplinary warnings, conference reports, employee evaluations, and key performance results as needed in coordination with the Store Manager, HR Generalist and District Sales Manager.
• Ensuring high levels of Customer and Donor satisfaction through excellent service to meet their needs while also maintaining good Community relations. Develop strategies to improve service to maximize the customer experience.
• BRP (Back Room Processing) – Supporting the Store Manager to ensure Back Room Processors/Warehouse Associates are working effectively and efficiently meet daily processing goals.
• Responsible for supervision, support, and conduct reporting of program Beneficiaries if or when Work Therapy Assignments are put in place.
• Responsible for the protection and security of store currency, inventory, and property. This includes safe funds, bank deposits (including daily logging and completing cash deposits), products for sale, equipment, and building security.
• The building must be secured during non-operating hours with alarm system arming and alert protocol.
• Assures that safety measures are established and maintained consistent with ARC policy and governmental regulations, and that safety issues and incidents are reported immediately. Assists Store Manager with conducting and recording mandatory Weekly Store Meetings. Attends ARC Monthly Safety Meetings in Store Managers absence.
• May transfer or be relocated to other stores based on business needs.
• Completes all tasks (written or verbal) as assigned by the District Sales Manager, Command Retail Directors and Command Administration.

Qualifications to be considered for this position:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years previous Retail Management/Supervisory experience (thrift preferred).
• Basic understanding of office applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must hold a valid Driver's license, able to pass MVR report (required), able to show proof of insurance and have access to a motor vehicle.
• Must pass background check, which will include Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, store employees, customers and donors.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, clothing carts, merchandise carts, rolling clothing racks, fixtures, furniture dollies, platform trucks and carts, hand trucks and miscellaneous carts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks.

Pay Rate:

$20.00 per hour.

Schedule:

• Work schedules are determined by Management and employee must be flexible to always ensure adequate coverage.
• Full-time employees may be scheduled to work any shift including evenings, weekends, and holidays.