Sales Lead - Alameda Store

Sales Lead - Alameda Store

Part-Time position in Alameda, CA 94501, USA. Posted on February 11, 2026.

Description

Sales Lead, Part Time 25 hours weekly at Salvation Army Alameda Thrift Store. $19.00 hourly. The Salvation Army mission statement: 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. Position objectives include providing customers with the best selection, exceptional service and well-organized stores to offer spiritual, social, and rehabilitation programs to those in need. Accountable for meeting store sales and income budget expectations while managing expenses to maximize profitability. Create a positive and mentoring environment for Beneficiaries through collaboration and partnership with program staff. Implement positive and effective Work Therapy Assignments and keep Beneficiaries on the right track and focus where they need to improve.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum of one-year previous retail experience and supervisory experience preferred. Must pass background check, which will include Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry. Ability to communicate effectively with management, store employees, customers and donors.

Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, clothing carts, merchandise carts, rolling clothing racks, fixtures, furniture dollies, platform trucks and carts, hand trucks and miscellaneous carts. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks.

Core Competencies: Problem Solving Identify & resolve problems promptly; gather, analyze information, and develop solutions. Oral Communication - Speak professionally, clearly, and persuasively in a variety of potentially challenging situations; seek clarification and respond appropriately to questions. Written Communication - Write clearly and informatively; edit work for spelling and grammar; Present numerical data accurately; Read and interpret written information. Teamwork Balance team and individual responsibilities; Build a positive team spirit, morale, and group commitment to established goals, core values and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Takes an active role and partners with the Store Manager in daily store operations. Assumes responsibility for all day-to-day store operations in the absence of the Store and/or Assistant Manager. Assists Store Manager to monitor and analyze key performance indicators to drive store sales and increase profitability. Assists Store Manager to schedule store employees to ensure appropriate coverage in store and donation center. Provides coaching, training, and development to the Store Employees. Responsible for processing of paperwork per Review Standards, especially as it relates to Time and Attendance compliance. Ensure high levels of Customer and Donor satisfaction through excellent service to meet their needs while also maintaining good Community relations. Support Store Manager to ensure Back Room Processors/Warehouse Associates work effectively and efficiently to meet daily processing goals. Responsible for supervision, support, and conduct reporting of program Beneficiaries if or when Work Therapy Assignments are put in place at the store. Responsible for the protection and security of store currency, inventory, and property. Ensure building is secured during non-operating hours with alarm system arming and alert protocol. Assures that safety measures are established and maintained consistent with ARC policy and governmental regulations, and that safety issues and incidents are reported immediately. Assists Store Manager and Assistant Manager with conducting and recording mandatory Weekly Store Meetings. May transfer or be relocated to other stores based on business needs. Completes all tasks as assigned by the District Sales Manager, Command Retail Directors and Command Administration.

Education: GED or better. High School or Equivalent or better.

Experience: 2 years: Retail Lead; Lead Role; Lead Customer Service Experience.

Salvation Army Western Territory