Thrift Store Assistant Manager_NE-AOK_714-Service Extension (Welfare)

Thrift Store Assistant Manager

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has an opening for an Assistant Manager for the Mena store located in Mena, Arkansas.

Job Summary
 

Supervises and participates in the day-to-day operations of the Thrift Store and warehouse ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures; ensures the accountability and security of cashier funds; maintains the neatness and attractiveness of store merchandise ensuring that displays remain well-stocked; assists customers in locating items and prices and explains store policy; assists employees in resolving routine problems and performing special assignments; assumes the responsibilities of the Thrift Store Manager as needed.
 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Assists the Thrift Store Manager in supervising the day-to-day operations of the Thrift Store and warehouse area; trains and instructs employees in the proper methods and procedures; monitors work in progress and upon completion to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established policies and procedures. Supervises and participates in the cashier activities ensuring that all customers are treated in a polite and friendly manner; assists Store Clerks in ringing-up, recording, and receipting sales; assists Store Clerks in resolving problems; ensures the security and accountability of the cashier funds; assists in preparing daily sales reports and bank deposits. Assists customers in locating items and prices; assists customers donating items; explains store policy and ensures compliance with the same. Prepares, maintains, and files various store reports, records, forms, etc. including community service records; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same. Assumes additional responsibilities in the absence of the Thrift Store Manager or Warehouse Supervisor.  

Supervises and participates in maintaining the store displays; arranges, rotates, and re-stocks displayed items to ensure the displays remain in a plentiful, neat and orderly manner for customer convenience and store attractiveness.

Determines appropriate prices for merchandise ensuring quick turnover of stock while also bringing a fair and reasonable price for The Salvation Army; detects merchandise that is not moving and reduces prices accordingly when necessary.

Supervises the unloading of incoming donations in the warehouse; ensures that items are properly sorted, stocked, and/or discarded in accordance with established policies and procedures; inspects appliances and furniture for needed repairs; supervises and assists in performing repair work; supervises and assists in bailing clothes.
 

Performs work of the Store Clerk and Warehouse Worker as needed.

Performs special projects as needed.

Performs other related work as required.

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

Ability to operate a cash register.

Ability to perform routine mathematical computations and count change.

Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
 

Knowledge of effective and efficient techniques for merchandising retail store items.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of basic mathematics.

Knowledge of effective customer service techniques.

Ability to prepare and maintain attractive merchandise displays.

Ability to supervise, lead, and motivate the work of subordinate employees.

Ability to assume additional supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Thrift Store Manager.

Certifications/Licenses:
 

Valid Driver’s license

 
Materials and Equipment:
 

Cash Register Bailer Price-Gun

Calculator Hand-Held Tools Cleaning Products

Education and Experience

High School diploma or G.E.D. and one-year experience working in a retail store preferably a Salvation Army Thrift Store with some experience supervising the work of co-workers,

OR

any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions   

Ability to perform frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting or operating a vehicle.

Works is performed in a normal store environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather.

Works is performed in a warehouse environment where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Additional Comments:
All employees recognize 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.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 
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