Assistant Manager - Thrift Store

St. Vincent de Paul Georgia
  • Chamblee, Georgia
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    ASSISTANT MANAGER POSITION
     
    POSITION SUMMARY
     
    Society of St. Vincent de Paul Georgia, Inc.
    St. Vincent de Paul Georgia’s (SVdP) envisions a more just and compassionate Georgia, where every neighbor lives with dignity and opportunity.  Our mission is to serve our neighbors with love and respect: delivering help, hope and pathways to self-sufficiency. With a core focus on preventing homelessness, fighting hunger, and improving health, our programs include rental and utility assistance, food recovery and distribution, and prescription fulfillment through an onsite pharmacy. Through all we do we practice the Vincentian Virtues of Simplicity, Selflessness, Gentleness, Humility and Zeal. Services are provided through the headquarters’ (Council) facility in Chamblee, GA, 75 Conferences (parish-based chapters) throughout the state, and 9 Thrift Stores.  To learn more about SVdP Georgia and our programs, visit our website at www.svdpgeorgia.org  
    Feed. Clothe. House. Heal 
     
    St. Vincent de Paul Georgia is seeking an enthusiastic and mission driven Assistant Manager to open and lead the store. Reporting to the Manager, the Thrift Store Manager is responsible for generating revenue in support of St. Vincent de Paul’s mission and programs by managing the day-to-day operations of a non-profit thrift store.  The manager will supervise paid staff and volunteers and oversee sales, donations of merchandise, internal fiscal controls and promotion of the store in the community. 
     
    Job Responsibilities:
    • Daily store operations, including opening and closing
    • Accurately reporting on sales and other key performance metrics
    • Pricing and display of incoming merchandise.
    • Maintaining neat clean, and attractive displays.
    • Supervising staff and volunteers in absence of Store Manager in these areas to ensure safety.
    • Cash register operations and securing of money and credit card receipts.
    • Train volunteers and monitoring their activities.
    • Monitor the movement and handling of merchandise to discourage theft.
    • Seeing all policies and procedures are posted and followed.
    • Assist donors with unloading donated items
    • Handle customer complaints / issues in a courteous, timely manner
    ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Recommends improvements to ensure a working environment conducive to the high sales volume and avenues for increasing revenues.
    Work a flexible schedule Monday - Saturday. Available hours from 9:30 am - 6:30 pm No Sundays or late evenings!
    Consults with other employees and volunteers in determining the best use of donated merchandise
    Other duties as assigned

    Requirements:

    High school diploma or equivalent
    Two years’ experience in retail operations with at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead capacity
    Strong interpersonal skills, effective communication and proven leadership ability a must
    Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple demands and priorities.
    Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and/or move up to 50 or more pounds.
    Must be comfortable working in a Catholic, faith based environment
    Able to manage all aspects of small business to include financial, marketing, IT, facilities, staff and volunteers.
    Experience with “point of sale,” computerized sales and inventory systems a plus.
    Strong team based orientation
    Ensure all donations meet quality standards for resale and are handled safely
    Experience leading volunteer groups a strong plus
    Able to fluently speak, read and write English.
    Job Type: Full-time
    Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
    Benefits:

    Medical, dental, vision insurance
    STD, LTD and Life Insurance 100% company paid
    Company holidays and paid time off
    401(k) with generous match

    Shift:
    Day shift
    Education:
    High school or equivalent (Required)

    Experience:
    Customer Service: 2 years (Preferred)
    Retail sales: 2 years (Preferred)

    Shift availability:

    Day Shift (Required)

    Work Location: In person
     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChamblee, Georgia
    Websitehttps://svdpgeorgia.org

    Skills

    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Conferencesunmatched
    • Consultingunmatched
    • Credit Cardsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Financial Controlunmatched
    • Fundingunmatched
    • Homeless Servicesunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Nonprofitunmatched
    • Operationsunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Pharmacyunmatched
    • Prescription Drugsunmatched
    • Pricingunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Rentalsunmatched
    • Resolve Customer Issuesunmatched
    • Retail Managementunmatched
    • Retail Operationsunmatched
    • Retail Salesunmatched
    • Revenue Growthunmatched
    • Revenue/Sales Reportingunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Small Businessunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Volunteer Experienceunmatched
    • Volunteer Managementunmatched

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