Store Manager

The Salvation Army; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Store Supervisor to oversee all aspects of Salvation Army stores operations and management in Connecticut. The role emphasizes sales growth, budget adherence, personnel supervision, and ensuring efficient store performance.

The position requires strong leadership, merchandising insight, and the ability to analyze sales data. A valid driver’s license and basic computer skills are also expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years of experience in sales; merchandising experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead, manage and motivate others.
• Ability to analyze sales and financial reports.
• Ability to identify market value of merchandise.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable DMV record.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up, manage, operate and maintain all Salvation Army stores.
• Oversee sales, production and expense budget goals for all stores.
• Recruit, interview, train and manage store personnel.
• Plan monthly manager meetings; verify and approve time sheets.
• Conduct store inspections and cash handling; address issues monthly.
• Ensure paperwork and sales reports are accurate and filed daily.
• Coordinate with sorting room and stores for pricing, supply, and deliveries.
• Handle employee and customer complaints with HR guidance when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or Administrator.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership / people management

Sales experience

Ability to analyze sales and financial

Merchandise value assessment

Computer literacy

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Centers make a difference in people's lives. Through the collection and resale of gently used goods we are able to provide the financial support to assist men and women with a variety of social and spiritual afflictions. The in-residence rehabilitation program focuses on basic necessities with every man or woman being provided a clean and healthy living environment, good food, work therapy, leisure time activities, group and individual counseling, and spiritual direction. All our effort is focused on developing life skills and a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. More than just a job, each member of the team contributes to recycling goods that literally recycle and repair broken lives.

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Store Supervisor to oversee all aspects of Salvation Army stores operations and management.

Duties

• Responsible for the set-up, management, operation and maintenance of all Salvation Army stores.
• The Store Supervisor will be responsible for sales, production, and expense budget goals for all stores.
• Responsible for recruitment, interviewing, training, coaching, assignment, and performance management of all store personnel.
• Plan and organize monthly manager meetings, verify accuracy of and approve time sheets.
• Conduct formal store inspection and cash register checks, including reconciling of cash on hand at least once a month. These inspections should also address property, building, and safety concerns.
• Ensure that all paperwork and sales reports from all stores are complete, accurate, and forwarded to the finance department daily.
• Communicate with sorting room and stores to ensure proper pricing, adequate supply and timely deliveries to all stores.
• Handle employee and customer complaints in an expeditious manner taking appropriate action in consultation with Administrator or Human Resources when necessary or warranted.
• Other duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor and/or Administrator.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in sales (experience in merchandising preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead, manage and motivate others.
• Ability to analyze sales and other financial reports.
• Ability to identify and assess market value of merchandise.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable DMV record.
• Basic computer skills.