Thrift Store Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

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

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
• Previous retail management experience required
• 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

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