Store Manager

Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Store Coordinator to oversee a thrift store, manage daily operations, coordinate volunteers, and ensure policies are followed. You will supervise staff, train volunteers, and maintain displays while ensuring excellent customer service.

The role requires attention to detail, cash handling, and a commitment to a friendly shopping experience. Schedule includes Monday–Saturday, 9am–5:30pm, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in a retail environment with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Administers and monitors day-to-day operations of a Thrift Store; leads volunteers and staff; trains staff in procedures; ensures accuracy and completeness of work.
• Plans, schedules, assigns, and evaluates work of Store Clerks and Sorting Room Workers; resolves operational problems and enforces store policies.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Staff training

Cash handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Schedule/Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9am-5:30pm, 40 hours a week

This Position Is Responsible For

Plans, administers, monitors, and evaluates the day-to-day operations of a single Thrift Store with a limited staff ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures; processes, displays, and prices donated items to ensure a reasonable financial return on the sale of store items; assists customers in a polite and friendly manner; prepares store displays that are attractive, neat, and orderly; rotates and re-stocks store merchandise to ensure quick turnover; ensures the accountability and security of all store items and funds. Plans, schedules, and assigns, and evaluates work of Store and warehouse/sorting room personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Administers and monitors the day-to-day operations of a Thrift Store serves as lead worker to volunteers, beneficiaries, and/or subordinate store personnel; trains and instruct staff in the proper methods and procedures for performing work; inspects work in progress and upon completion for accuracy and completeness.
• Plans, schedules, assigns, and evaluates work of Store Clerks, Sorting Room Workers, and other employees of the Thrift Store; instructs and trains employees in the proper methods and procedures; monitors work in progress and upon completion to ensure compliance with established store policies and procedures; assists employees in resolving operational or personnel problems; evaluates employees' performance and recommends disciplinary action when necessary.
• Assists customers by explaining store policy and responding to questions regarding the pricing and/or purchasing of items; ensures that all customers visiting the store have a pleasant experience.
• Assists customers who are donating items to The Salvation Army; directs customers to the proper loading/unloading area, may assist with hauling donations to the storage area; prepares and provides tax receipts as needed.
• Prepares and delivers bank deposits
• Places and arranges items in the store as directed; checks all store displays to ensure that items are maintained and displayed in a neat and orderly manner; rotates and/or rearranges stock as directed; returns items to the proper location after customer's have handled.
• Assists in cleaning all display racks and shelves; sweeping and mopping floors; cleaning windows and mirrors; ensures that the store is maintained in a clean and inviting manner.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations.
• Ability to perform frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting or operating a vehicle.
• Work is performed in a normal store environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement Savings Plan Available
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Voluntary Life Insurance and more!

Education And Experience

High School Diploma or G.E.D., AND Three years progressively responsible experience working in a retail store environment with at least one year experience in a supervisory capacity OR Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses And Certifications

Valid Driver's License

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