Store Manager

Omaha Kroc; Davenport (IA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Davenport, IA is seeking a Store Manager to lead a busy location. You will supervise staff, manage scheduling, payroll, and day-to-day operations while ensuring excellent customer service and adherence to safety policies.

Responsibilities include driving sales, overseeing donations, pricing, and presentation, and reporting store performance to leadership. A strong leader with retail and payroll skills is preferred; weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in staff management and development or combination of education and experience.
• Ability to follow OSHA and Salvation Army safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise store staff, recruiting and training as needed.
• Oversee scheduling, payroll processing, and adherence to company policies.
• Develop strategies to meet production and sales goals and manage inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Cash handling

Payroll

English fluency

POS system

MS Office

Team building

Physical dexterity

Tools

Point of Sale System

Payroll program

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Davenport, Iowa Pay: $24.00 per hour Job Type: Full-time Schedule: 40 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

About the Role

At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our community. We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Store Manager to lead one of our Salvation Army stores. This role is crucial in supporting our mission through efficient store operations, staff management, and community engagement. You'll be responsible for overseeing all store operations, including staff supervision, sales performance, store maintenance, customer service, banking, and record keeping, while ensuring that all functions support our mission of serving those in need in our community.

What You’ll Do

Leadership & Staff Management

• Recruit, train, and supervise store staff
• Manage scheduling and payroll processing
• Implement company policies and practices in employee relati ons

Store Operations

• Develop and implement strategies to meet production and sales goals
• Oversee donation processes, product sorting, pricing, and presentation
• Manage store maintenance, safety, and appearance
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and Salvation Army safety policies

Customer Experience

• Create an enjoyable shopping environment
• Set an example for positive customer interactions
• Oversee cash handling procedures and daily deposits
• Work within budget parameters
• Manage inventory tracking for designated product lines

Communication & Reporting

• Maintain open communication with Regional Manager and Department Heads
• Provide daily reports on store production and sales
• Address customer complaints and provide education about the program

Supervisory Responsibility

• In conjunction with the Regional Manager, recruit, interview and recommend for hire Store staff
• Train and supervise the store staff
• In collaboration with the Regional Manager, provide direct reports with a personnel review
• Review and approve time and attendance for store personnel using the current payroll system
• Check time logs regularly, following all current regulations and trainings

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!

Additional Information

What You Need

Required

Education & Experience

• 2 years' experience in staff management and development or combination of education and experience

Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Proficiency in cash handling and basic financial management
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early/late shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with customers, management and coworkers
• Basic computer skills including but not limited to the use of the Point of Sales System; the payroll program, Microsoft Office Suite and all other programs or systems that are adopted by the
• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity

Certifications

• Valid Driver's License
• Must pass a motor vehicle record search

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, use hands, handle, feel, hear, and talk
• Frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Store environment with quiet to moderate noise level
• May be dusty and experience temperature fluctuations based on weather
• May stand for extended periods
• Work is performed in a typical retail store/warehouse environment

Travel

• May be required to travel to various locations for work or training, including monthly management training

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are returning to work, U.S. Veterans, people with disabilities, people impacted by the justice system, and people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.