Thrift Store Manager

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Great Bend (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory in Great Bend, Kansas, is seeking a Retail Store Supervisor to maintain customer relations and provide assistance. The role includes supervising store clerks, handling cash, stocking, and overseeing community volunteers.

The ideal candidate will have retail experience, preferably with a management background, and a preference for candidates with an Associate's degree.

This position involves some physical demands and requires a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail sales is required; management or supervisory experience is preferred.
• Able to lift, pull, and push materials up to 50 pounds.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Schedule store clerks for coverage at all times.
• Responsible for the protection of personnel and property.
• Maintain store sales records and bank cash receipts.

Skills

Retail Sales Experience

Management Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Basic Math Skills

Ability to Operate Office Equipment

Education

Associates Degree or Higher

Job description

Job Objective

Responsible for maintaining good customer relations and giving prompt and courteous assistance to customers. Maintain a clean, orderly and safe store environment.

Essential Functions

• Schedule store clerks to ensure coverage in store at all times.
• Responsible for the protection of personnel, property, and building.
• Bank cash receipts at end of business day. Safeguard cash at all times. Maintain and submit records of store sales on a regular basis.
• Stocking, pricing, cleaning, sorting, and other duties. Must be able to work with little or no supervision.
• Capable of running all aspects of the store and delegating responsibilities to staff and volunteers.
• Help the store achieve a net profit at the end of the fiscal year.
• Write routine reports.
• Supervise casework functions - client interview to granting of assistance and/or referral to other community resources.
• Oversee and direct community volunteers.
• Carry out all supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Salvation Army policies and applicable laws.
• Continuously keep Divisional Headquarters aware of all situations that could impact The Salvation's Army's local partners, income, or reputation.
• Supervise seasonal bellringing efforts including seasonal staff and volunteers.
• Oversee community relations and present a professional demeanor at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associates degree or higher preferred.

Experience: Experience in retail sales required; management or supervisory experience preferred.

Certifications/Licenses: None.

Skills/Abilities

• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and employee manuals.
• Effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients and employees.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in basic units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to operate office equipment and cash register.

Supervisory Duties

This position has authority to recommend employment status changes of subordinate personnel, make disciplinary decisions and to formally evaluate performance of subordinate employees. However, all human resource related decisions will be cleared with the South KS Field Rep or Service Extension Director and the HR department at DHQ.

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 50 pounds; standing for more than seven hours. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Mental Demands

• Work under stressful conditions.
• Interact with others with courtesy and tact.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects in an organized and efficient manner to meet tight deadlines.
• Respond to crisis situations in a calm and effective manner.
• Complete projects on schedule.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain regular and punctual work attendance.

Travel

Occasional in-town travel.

Driving

Must possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence. Must be approved and maintain approval through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a fast paced, retail store setting. Position requires work on Saturdays.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical 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.

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.