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Store Manager

Salvation Army

Lafayette, IN

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SALARY
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Banking Services, Budget Management, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Corporate Policies, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Customer Retention/Renewal, Customer Support/Service, Driver's License, Employee Relations, English Language, Financial Management, Funding, Insurance, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Manual Dexterity, Meet Sales Quota, Microsoft Office, OSHA, Operations Management, Payroll Administration, Payroll Software/Services, People Management, Performance Reviews, Point of Sale (POS) Systems, Policy Implementation, Prescription Drugs, Product Pricing, Record Keeping, Reporting Skills, Resolve Customer Issues, Retail, Retail Management, Retirement Plan, Safety Compliance, Sales, Schedule Development, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Training/Teaching, Warehousing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Lafayette, IN
POSTED
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Store Manager - The Salvation Army

About Us

The Salvation Army is an international movement and 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. Our thrift stores play a vital role in funding our Adult Rehabilitation Centers and providing affordable shopping options to our neighbors.

Job Overview

Join our team in "Doing the Most Good" as a Store Manager. We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Store Manager to lead one of our Salvation Army stores. This role is crucial in supporting our mission through efficient store operations, staff management, and community engagement. You'll be responsible for overseeing all store operations, including staff supervision, sales performance, store maintenance, customer service, banking, and record keeping, while ensuring that all functions support our mission of serving those in need in our community.

Location: Lafayette, IN
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: 40 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

Benefits:
  • Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and hearing coverage
  • Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
  • Employer-paid basic long-term disability coverage
  • Optional voluntary life, short-term disability, and enhanced long-term disability coverage
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 403(b) retirement savings plan
  • Employer-funded pension plan for eligible employees
  • Employee Discount
Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Staff Management
  • Recruit, train, and supervise store staff
  • Manage scheduling and payroll processing
  • Implement company policies and practices in employee relations
Store Operations
  • Develop and implement strategies to meet production and sales goals
  • Oversee donation processes, product sorting, pricing, and presentation
  • Manage store maintenance, safety, and appearance
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA and Salvation Army safety policies
Customer Experience
  • Create an enjoyable shopping environment
  • Develop customer retention plans
  • Set an example for positive customer interactions
Financial Management
  • Oversee cash handling procedures and daily deposits
  • Work within budget parameters
  • Manage inventory tracking for designated product lines
Communication & Reporting
  • Maintain open communication with Regional Manager and Department Heads
  • Provide daily reports on store production and sales
  • Address customer complaints and provide education about the program
Supervisory Responsibility
  • In conjunction with the Regional Manager, recruit, interview and recommend for hire Store staff
  • Train and supervise the store staff
  • In collaboration with the Regional Manager, provide direct reports with a personnel review
  • Review and approve time and attendance for store personnel using the current payroll system
  • Check time logs regularly, following all current regulations and trainings
What We Offer
  • Opportunity to make a positive impact in your community
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Supportive and mission-driven work environment
  • Comprehensive benefits package
Qualifications

Education & Experience
  • 2 years' experience in staff management and development or combination of education and experience
  • Proven retail management experience
Skills & Abilities
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills
  • Excellent customer service orientation
  • Proficiency in cash handling and basic financial management
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early/late shifts, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with customers, management and coworkers
  • Basic computer skills including but not limited to the use of the Point of Sales System; the payroll program, Microsoft Office Suite and all other programs or systems that are adopted by the
  • Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
Certifications
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Must pass a motor vehicle record search
Physical Requirements
  • Regularly required to stand, use hands, handle, feel, hear, and talk
  • Frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms
  • Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
  • Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
Work Environment
  • Store environment with quiet to moderate noise level
  • May be dusty and experience temperature fluctuations based on weather
  • May stand for extended periods
  • Work is performed in a typical retail store/warehouse environment
Travel
  • May be required to travel to various locations for work or training, including monthly management training
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education & Experience
  • 2 years' experience in staff management and development or combination of education and experience
  • Proven retail management experience
Skills & Abilities
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills
  • Excellent customer service orientation
  • Proficiency in cash handling and basic financial management
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early/late shifts, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with customers, management and coworkers
  • Basic computer skills including but not limited to the use of the Point of Sales System; the payroll program, Microsoft Office Suite and all other programs or systems that are adopted by the
  • Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
Certifications
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Must pass a motor vehicle record search
Physical Requirements
  • Regularly required to stand, use hands, handle, feel, hear, and talk
  • Frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms
  • Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
  • Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
Work Environment
  • Store environment with quiet to moderate noise level
  • May be dusty and experience temperature fluctuations based on weather
  • May stand for extended periods
  • Work is performed in a typical retail store/warehouse environment
Travel
  • May be required to travel to various locations for work or training, including monthly management training


The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

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