Thrift Store Manager - Lead Retail & Community Impact

The Salvation Army; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Store Manager for our Seaside Thrift Store in Salinas, CA. This on-site, full-time role leads daily retail operations and team supervision to deliver excellent donor and customer experiences.

Pay rate is $22.00 per hour. You will manage inventory, training, scheduling, and store performance while supporting ARC rehabilitation goals and community service initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent (REQUIRED). (some college preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisor/management experience in a retail environment (thrift experience preferred).
• Basic understanding of office applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Valid Driver’s license, pass a MVR check (required), proof of insurance and access to a motor vehicle.
• Must pass background check, which will include Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, store employees, customers, and donors.

Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility of the Store Manager is to meet the sales and income budget while controlling expenses to maximize profitability.
• Plans and directs the day-to-day operations of the store location, including opening/closing, POS operations, inventory management and donations.
• Hire, train and direct the store team and develop performance coaching for all store employees; issue evaluations and corrective actions.
• Schedule employees for coverage; coordinate daily meetings; maintain payroll records and attendance edits.
• Ensure high levels of customer and donor satisfaction and develop strategies to improve service delivery.
• Oversee Back Room Processing to meet daily processing goals and maintain efficient operations.
• Ensure inventory deliveries are on the sales floor in a timely manner and properly merchandised.
• Supervise and report on Beneficiary work therapy assignments as applicable at the location.
• Protect store currency, inventory, and property; manage cash handling and banking deposits.
• Ensure building security during non-operating hours.

Skills

Store management

Team supervision

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Salvation Army is seeking a Store Manager for our Seaside Thrift Store in Salinas, CA. This on-site, full-time role leads daily retail operations and team supervision to deliver excellent donor and customer experiences.

Pay rate is $22.00 per hour. You will manage inventory, training, scheduling, and store performance while supporting ARC rehabilitation goals and community service initiatives.