Job Description
Job Summary:
The Service Extension Thrift Stores Consultant is a sales-oriented professional who is responsible for all Service Extension Thrift Stores by performing the list of major responsibilities below, personally or through subordinate supervisors. They will also assist Corps Officers who have a thrift Store as a consultant upon request. The Great Lakes Division
Essential Responsibilities:

• Maximize net revenue and the expansion of store sales and operations.
• Responsible for the management, operation and maintenance of thrift stores.
• Responsible to see that all thrift stores have adequate staff to ensure operation within budget limitations.
• Maintain adequate records concerning sales, note trends in sales and take appropriate action to maintain established sales quotas.
• Develop, maintain and suggest changes in training of store personnel.
• Recruit, train, and assign store managers and sales clerks.
• Establish operating policy which includes operating hours, banking procedures, vacation schedule and compliance with store manual.
• Inspect all stores regularly, including cash register check and reconciliation of cash on hand. Submit report of inspections to Supervisor.
• Coordinate with supervisor merchandise needs for stores.
• Suggest to supervisor locations for drop boxes or manned donation centers.
• Responsible for store inventory, pricing and marking of merchandise for stores.
• Supervise with store personnel to ensure prompt scheduled pickups to all stores.
• Conduct monthly meetings with store managers/staff.
• Inspect offers of special donations to determine salability prior to acceptance
• Visit each store on a minimum of once per month giving special attention to stores needing assistance.
• Support the mission statement of The Salvation Army.
• The position will require other duties to be performed as assigned by the supervisor.

Education Experience:

• An associate degree with a minimum of five (5) years' work experience in retail sales and marketing or an equivalent education/experience required.

Certification Licenses:

• Must have and maintain a current valid driver's license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR)
• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed

Additional Information
The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:
Health Care Benefits which include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Hearing
• Flexible spending accounts
• AFLAC
• Voluntary life insurance benefits
• Pension contributions (currently 5.25% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
  
  • Vesting begins after five years of re-employment; full vesting occurs after ten years of employment
• The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.

Paid Time Off

• Sick days begin accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use sick days after (90) days of employment.
  
  • Up to (4) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
• Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment.
  
  • The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
• You will receive up to 2 personal days and 2 floating holidays this year, pro-rated on month of hire, and will receive 2 personal and 2 floating holidays in following years. You may begin to use personal floating holidays vacation days after (90) days of employment.
• Paid holidays are effective immediately.

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.