Store Manager - College Store (El Cajon)

The Salvation Army Southern California

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Employee Discounts

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Retirement Plan

Job summary

A community-focused nonprofit organization in San Diego is seeking a Store Manager to lead retail operations at the El Cajon store. The ideal candidate will manage daily store activities, enhance customer service, and drive sales, while supervising staff. A minimum of 2 years of retail management experience is required, along with a high school diploma. This full-time position offers employee benefits including paid time off and health insurance.

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of previous Retail Management/Supervisory experience.
Valid Driver’s license with proof of insurance required.
Ability to handle cash transactions accurately.

Responsibilities

Direct day-to-day operations of assigned store locations.
Improve customer service, drive sales and increase profitability.
Supervise employees and ensure compliance with published directives.

Skills

Customer Service

Retail Management

Team Leadership

Education

High School diploma/GED or equivalent

Tools

POS/Cash Register operations

Job description

Store Manager - College Store (El Cajon)

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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 El Cajon Thrift 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.

Employee Discounts.

Employee Referral Bonuses.

Monthly management incentive bonus.

Medical, Dental, and Vision.

Retirement Plan.

AFLAC.

Employee Assistance Program. (EAP)

As our enthusiastic and hardworking STORE MANAGER, you will be responsible for (but not limited to):

Planning and directing the day‑to‑day operations of assigned store locations.

Developing strategies to improve customer service, drive store sales and increase profitability as projected by budget and goals.

Ensures Customer/Donor needs are met by maintaining good Customer/Donor/Community relations; complaints are resolved; and service is quick and efficient.

Scheduling Store Employees to ensure appropriate coverage in-store and donation center. Coordinate daily morning and shift change team meetings.

Supervise employees in the performance of duties to ensure compliance with published directives and guidelines.

Responsible for interviewing and processing for hiring new store employees.

Provide training for new personnel on store policies and procedures.

Responsible for issuing disciplinary warnings, conference reports, employee evaluations, and goals.

Ensures store is maintained and adequate inventory levels on hand. Ensure timely completion of regular and accurate Rag Out from the sales floor.

BRP (Back Room Processing) - Ensuring that Material Handlers are working effectively and efficiently to meet daily processing goals.

Responsible for adequate amount of change at the beginning of each day, always safeguarding cash in registers and safe and banking of cash receipts as per ARCC policy.

Responsible for the processing of paperwork, especially as it relates to Time and Attendance compliance.

Attends Monthly District Meetings and is responsible for Store Monthly Meetings to keep personnel informed of new policies and directives.

Assures that safety measures are established and maintained consistently. Conducts Weekly Store Meetings with the store team.

Implement appropriate loss prevention measures.

Perform other written and/or verbal duties as may be assigned by Management.

Qualifications

High School diploma/GED or equivalent.

Must have a minimum of 2 years of previous Retail Management/Supervisory experience.

Must be able to accurately handle POS/Cash Register operations and cash transactions.

Must hold a valid Driver’s license, be able to show proof of insurance.

Must pass background check, which will include Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry.

Ability to communicate effectively with management, fellow 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 move product up to 50lbs.

Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks.

Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Schedule

Our stores operate 7 days per week. Work schedules are determined by Management and employee must be flexible to always ensure adequate store coverage. Full-time associates may be scheduled to work any full-time shift including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds when available.

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