Store Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Habitat Store Manager

The Habitat Store is a retail business that sells donated building materials, furniture, and appliances at discounted prices to generate revenue to support Habitat for Humanity of Kitsap County in its mission to build homes, communities and hope. The Habitat Store Manager is responsible for the overall business performance of the Habitat Store with priority responsibilities on marketing and sale of quality donated building materials of a volume necessary to achieve sales targets; the planning and execution of an effective and efficient receiving process; and HR duties such as hiring, training, and supervision of volunteers and staff. The individual in this position is responsible for all Store operations and helps coordinate the management of Habitat’s warehouse under the general supervision of the Chief Executive Officer.

JOB DUTIES:

Operational:

·         Represent Habitat for Humanity’s mission well in the Store.

• Promote donations, drive sales and profits of the Habitat Store to provide sustainable funding to support the mission at Habitat for Humanity of Kitsap County.
• Implement strategies to achieve the goals and objectives identified in the affiliate’s Strategic Plan.
• Work with affiliate staff to help develop marketing and advertising programs to build store’s visibility in the community.
• Establish and maintain relationships with potential and existing donors, including contractors, suppliers, individuals, businesses, community and church groups to increase quality and quantity of merchandise donations.
• Establish, implement and review policies and procedures for the safe, secure and high-quality performance of all aspects of the Habitat Store activities.
• Oversee the effective merchandising of the floor, maximizing available display space and use inventory control and pricing to ensure appropriate turnover of merchandise.
• Recruit, train, and appreciate volunteers who magnify overall staffing levels needed to meet Habitat Store goals.
• Oversee scheduling of all store activities including staff schedules, volunteer schedules, and other special events.
• Ensure that all areas of the store, restrooms, and warehouse are clean and safe.
• Develop relationships with other area Habitat Store managers to identify “best practices” and programs that are mutually beneficial.
• Hire and train Habitat Store staff; establish annual performance goals for each and monitor performance results, formally reporting results at least annually.

Finance and Administration:

• Ensure compliance with all financial reporting practices: reconciling of daily sales and the daily closing out of all financial transactions.
• Develop and enforce pricing policy and processes for store merchandise. Review and adjust pricing as necessary for changing market conditions.
• Work in conjunction with the CEO and Finance Manager to develop and maintain operation within the annual operating budget and recommend capital expenditures.
• Track sales data to determine categories with high to low volume and adjust procurement strategies to meet customer demand.
• Approve, ensure accurate coding, and submit payable invoices on a timely basis.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 2-4 years of successful experience in retail and customer service.
• 3 years of management/supervisory experience preferred
• 1 year of warehouse experience
• Computer skills – Microsoft 365 software preferred
• Enthusiasm, team focused, and strong customer service
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Flexibility in work habits and work schedule
• Physical ability to perform tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally throughout the day.

Reporting Relationships:

This person reports to the Chief Executive Officer and responds to requests from the Board of Directors and staff members. This person works in a team atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation with all staff and volunteers.

Compensation:

$60,000.00 per year and is not exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA); it earns overtime for any hours over 40 per week.

Benefits:

Benefits package to include five paid holidays, generous vacation/sick leave, 100% paid employee medical/dental/vision insurance, short/long term disability, life insurance, retirement account with matching.

Statement of Commitment on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Habitat for Humanity of Kitsap County, we build hope for all by tearing down barriers to affordable housing. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is unwavering.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. E.O.E