Sales Lead - Torrance Thrift Store

Sales Lead - Torrance Thrift Store

Job Category: Thrift Stores - all positions Requisition Number: SALES024376

Posted: May 21, 2026

Part-Time

LB Torrance Store 5 Torrance, CA 90505, USA

Job Details

Description

Job Title: Sales Lead

Department: Retail

Status: Part-Time

Immediate Supervisor: Store Manager/Assistant Manager

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:

• To provide customers with the best selection, exceptional service and well-organized stores so we can 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 (ARC rehabilitation program participants) through collaboration and partnership with program staff.
• Implement positive and effective Work Therapy Assignments (WTA) and keep Beneficiaries on the right track and focus where they need to improve.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a 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.

Qualifications

Education

Required: High School or Equivalent or better.

Experience

Required: Please explain gaps in employment.

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