Store Manager
The Salvation Army
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Job summary
The Salvation Army in Zion, Alabama is seeking a Store Manager to lead daily operations, supervise staff, manage donations, pricing and presentation, and drive sales while upholding our mission to serve the community.
You will oversee cash handling, budgeting, reporting to the Regional Manager, and ensure compliance with safety policies. A proven retail management background and a valid driver's license are required.
Qualifications
- 2 years' experience in staff management and development or combination of education and experience
- Proven retail management experience
Responsibilities
- Recruit, train, and supervise store staff
- Manage scheduling and payroll processing
- Implement company policies and practices in employee relations
- 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
- Create an enjoyable shopping environment
- Develop customer retention plans
- 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
- 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
- Recruit, interview and recommend for hire Store staff
- Train and supervise the store staff
- 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
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Job description
The Salvation Army is an international movement and part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Our thrift stores play a vital role in funding our Adult Rehabilitation Centers and providing affordable shopping options to our neighbors.
Join our team in "Doing the Most Good" as a Store Manager. 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.
- Recruit, train, and supervise store staff
- Manage scheduling and payroll processing
- Implement company policies and practices in employee relations
- 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
- Create an enjoyable shopping environment
- Develop customer retention plans
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Opportunity to make a positive impact in your community
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Supportive and mission-driven work environment
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 2 years' experience in staff management and development or combination of education and experience
- Proven retail management experience
- Strong leadership and team-building skills
- Excellent customer service orientation
- 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
- Valid Driver's License
- Must pass a motor vehicle record search
- 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
- 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 back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and hearing coverage
- Prescription drug plan
- Voluntary life insurance
- Competitive pension plan
- 403(b) retirement savings plan (immediate eligibility)
- Vacation days (accrual begins after first month, eligible after 90 days)
- Personal days (eligible after 90 days)
- Paid sick days
- Paid holidays (immediate eligibility)
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