Thrift Store Manager

Thrift Store Manager

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.

Thrift Store Manager provides supervision, oversight, and management of store operations to generate revenues which support agency administration and programs. The Thrift Store Manager will manage staff, volunteers as well as oversee sales, donation of merchandise, promotion of the store in the community and internal fiscal controls with efficiency, effectiveness, and courtesy. This position will ensure financial success and employee satisfaction through the attainment of measurable objectives which must be accomplished in order to meet the demands of the job.

Responsibilities of the Thrift Store Manager include management of warehouse/distribution functions and personnel, store set-up and retail operations. The overall goal is to financially support TSA programs by producing the highest possible revenue and margin while controlling operation costs. The Thrift Store Manager must ensure warehouse operations and donation collections run efficiently within budget and that quality products quickly reach the sales floor. Key success factors for the Thrift Store Manager include meet or exceed revenue budget targets; reduce expenses due to improved processes; identify and establish new business/donation opportunities; and develop personnel succession plans to support evolving business needs.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; responsible, well organized, honest, and dependable. Ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds and circumstances. Ability to maintain a professional, courteous, cooperative, welcoming manner with all individuals he/she with and demonstrate respect and a positive attitude toward them at all times. Proficiency in operating point of sale systems; working knowledge of budgets, projections, and fiscally responsible procedures. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of general office equipment including telephone, computer, copier, fax machine, calculator, and Windows operating system (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule including Saturdays. Must maintain a valid Alaska driver's license with acceptable driving and criminal history records. Must meet all state requirements to be in compliance with DOT and Alaska state rules, which may include obtaining a medical certification from an approved provider.

Must complete the online course for this area and pass the Background Checks required by The Salvation Army for employment. Must be a licensed driver with an acceptable driving history. Must also complete and pass The Salvation Army Driver Safety Course. The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army's religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes, and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers and layoffs or termination.

Salvation Army Western Territory