Thrift Store Manager

SVdP Georgia; Chamblee (GA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Georgia, Inc. is seeking an enthusiastic and mission-driven Manager to lead a thriving thrift store in the Chamblee area.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations, you will supervise paid staff and volunteers, oversee sales, donations, and promotions, and ensure daily operations align with our nonprofit mission. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, strong accounting and computer skills, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred
• Basic computer and software skills, especially Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong team-based orientation and leadership ability
• Knowledge of accounting with solid mathematical skills to maintain records and reports
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple demands
• Experience with point of sale, inventory systems a plus
• Experience working with volunteers in a nonprofit setting preferred
• Ability to support the mission of a Catholic-based, nonprofit organization

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor thrift store operations to drive revenue growth and ensure monthly sales, payroll and revenue budgets are met.
• Recruit, hire, train and provide direction to paid staff and volunteers; set priorities and schedules to ensure efficient operations
• Oversee pricing strategy and merchandise rotation to maximize sales and revenue
• Ensure cash handling, credit card and voucher transactions are processed to standard
• Monitor merchandise quality, replenishment, cleanliness, and pricing
• Maintain daily sales, deposits, and income reports for the conference treasurer
• Create product displays for special occasions and seasonal events
• Provide excellent customer service and lead staff and volunteers in delivering it
• Handle customer complaints in a courteous and timely manner

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Accounting knowledge

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS systems

Inventory systems

Job description

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Georgia, Inc.

Vincent de Paul Georgia’s (SVdP) envisions a more just and compassionate Georgia, where every neighbor lives with dignity and opportunity. Our mission is to serve our neighbors with love and respect: delivering help, hope and pathways to self-sufficiency. With a core focus on preventing homelessness, fighting hunger, and improving health, our programs include rental and utility assistance, food recovery and distribution, and prescription fulfillment through an onsite pharmacy. Through all we do we practice the Vincentian Virtues of Simplicity, Selflessness, Gentleness, Humility and Zeal. Services are provided through the headquarters’ (Council) facility in Chamblee, GA, 75 Conferences (parish-based chapters) throughout the state, and 9 Thrift Stores. To learn more about SVdP Georgia and our programs, visit our website at www.svdpgeorgia.org

Feed. Clothe. House. Heal

St. Vincent de Paul Georgia is seeking an enthusiastic and mission driven Manager to lead a thriving thrift store. Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations, the Thrift Store Manager is responsible for generating revenue in support of St. Vincent de Paul’s mission and programs by managing the day-to-day operations of a non-profit thrift store. The manager will supervise paid staff and volunteers and oversee sales, donations of merchandise, internal fiscal controls and promotion of the store in the community.

Job Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor store operations to drive revenue growth and ensure monthly sales, payroll and revenue budgets are met.
• Recruit, hire, train and provide direction to paid staff and volunteers; sets priorities, determine schedules and assign duties to ensure efficient store operations
• Oversee assessment of incoming merchandise and develop an effective pricing and rotational strategy that maximizes the sale of goods and enhances revenue.
• Ensure cash handling, credit card and voucher transactions are handled to standard.
• Assess quality of merchandise and merchandise rotation, replenishment, cash handling procedures, cleanliness, pricing and overall maintenance.
• Fiscal management of Thrift Store operations including daily sales tracking, bank deposits, and compilation of regular income reports to conference treasurer.
• Curate displays to showcase products with an eye to special occasions, events, holidays, and season.
• Provide excellent customer service and lead staff and volunteers to do the same
• Handle customer complaints / issues in a courteous, timely manner

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred
• Basic computer and software skills, especially Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong team-based orientation
• Must have knowledge of accounting with solid mathematical skills to maintain accurate records and reports pertinent to store operations
• Strong interpersonal skills, effective communication and proven leadership ability a must
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple demands and priorities
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds and/or move up to 30 or more pounds
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk for an eight (8) hour period.
• Experience with “point of sale,” computerized sales and inventory systems a plus.
• Experience working with volunteers in a nonprofit setting highly desirable
• Ability to support the mission of a Catholic based, non-profit organization