Retail Thrift Store manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $55,000-$65,000 DOE

Job description:

Job Summary
We are seeking an energetic and motivated Retail Store Manager to lead our store operations with enthusiasm and a customer-first mindset. In this pivotal role, you will oversee daily store activities, manage a dynamic team, and ensure an exceptional shopping experience for our customers. Your leadership will drive sales growth, optimize inventory management, and foster a positive team environment. If you thrive in fast-paced retail settings and possess a passion for developing others, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact while advancing your management career.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all store operations, including sales, customer service, inventory control, and staff management.
• Recruit and interview new team members to build a high-performing retail and production team.
• Develop and implement training programs to enhance employee skills in sales techniques, POS systems, merchandising, donation intake, processing donations, and customer service standards.
• Manage daily cash handling procedures, payroll processing, bookkeeping tasks, and store budgeting to ensure financial accuracy and integrity.
• Oversee inventory management activities such as stock replenishment, pricing strategies, and shrink reduction initiatives.
• Maintain optimal store presentation through merchandising, stocking, signage placement, and ensuring the store environment aligns with brand standards.
• Utilize POS (Point of Sale) systems effectively for sales transactions, returns, exchanges, and reporting.
• Work with marketing team and director of retail operations for strategies to increase foot traffic and sales performance while maintaining excellent customer relations.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, store policies, and legal regulations; handle cashiering duties as needed.
• Foster a positive team environment through effective communication skills, leadership development, employee orientation sessions, and performance evaluations.
• Manage shift schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours; monitor sales metrics and retail math to meet or exceed targets.
• Handle customer inquiries professionally via phone etiquette or in person; resolve issues promptly to uphold customer satisfaction.
• Conduct regular audits of inventory levels and control procedures to prevent loss; coordinate with vendors for purchasing needs.

Experience

• Proven management experience within retail environments; prior assistant manager or supervisory roles are highly valued.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting, training & development of staff; supervising teams in fast-paced settings.
• Strong background in retail math including pricing strategies, sales management, budgeting & financial reporting.
• Skilled in inventory management systems (POS), bookkeeping practices, cash handling procedures & payroll processing.
• Excellent communication skills with multilingual or bilingual abilities considered an asset for diverse customer bases.
• Experience in merchandising, marketing initiatives, stock replenishment & promotional activities within grocery or general retail stores.
• Familiarity with wireless sales or specialized product categories is advantageous but not required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently using organizational skills and time management techniques. Join us as a Retail Store Manager where your leadership fuels success! Were committed to supporting your growth through ongoing training & development opportunities while creating an engaging work environment that values your contributions every day.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance