ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER, Various Locations

Thrift Store ManagerThis position assists in the management of activities required to accomplish a thrift stores goals by driving store revenue through merchandising, following loss prevention procedures, keeping the store clean, providing excellent customer service and performing as a role model to the employees and volunteers for the achievement of the SVdP mission.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesFinancial Responsibilities:Accountable for keeping proper inventory controls and cash controlsUnderstands and operates the POS system, completes credit and cash transactionsCompletes opening procedures as; takes money deposit to bank, checks cashier drawers for proper amount and change for days businessCompletes accurately closing paperwork as; counting down drawer and prepares depositStore Management Responsibilities:Assumes responsibility of total store operation when on duty to acting as managerMeets daily, weekly and monthly sales goals set by the strategic sales planAssists with processing, stocking, pricing and merchandising donated itemsKnowledgeable about product and services and ensure that customer service resolution procedures are followed by staff and volunteersMust know all aspects of store operation and work a flexible scheduleSupervisory Responsibilities:Assists with managing and motivating staff (including performance management and recognition duties)Assists with training, directing and appraising staff and volunteersAssists with making schedules for proper manpower utilizationAssists with planning and organizing workload and staff assignmentsIssues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and proceduresOrganization Mission and Policies:Supports and demonstrates excellent customer assistance by following the SVdP Customer Service Motto to Serve our Valuable Customers with Distinction and Purpose which defines our valuable customers as both internal and external; i.e. co-workers, neighbors, donators, vendors, organizational contacts and thrift store consumers.Continuous Improvement The drive to ensure personal and organizational competitiveness through continuously improving.Stays up-to-date on advances in the industry in order to improve Society operationsShares expertise and knowledge to support the growth and development of others and enabling them to grow and improve in performanceConsistently applies knowledge and expertise to ensure high standards of performanceSeeks and takes advantage of opportunities to increase knowledge and expertise of self and othersEducation, Certifications And Experience:Bachelors degree (B.A.) preferredThree (3) years experience and/or training that included retail management; non-profit experience preferredMaintain a valid drivers license and able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, as neededSkills And Abilities Requirements:Knowledge of:MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)Retail and merchandising management (Beginning level)Mathematics and reading comprehension (Intermediate level)POS, preferredADP HRIS, preferredSkills and Abilities:Communicate well, orally and in writingInspire and lead others toward a common vision and purposeOperational excellenceTime managementEfficient and effective decision-makingCustomer service and conflict resolutionDriving same store salesActively looking for ways to reduce costsWorking collaboratively with key partners across the businessPhysical:Frequently lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and /or move up to 100 poundsRegularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hearFrequently required to stand; walk; sitReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.