Full Time Store Manager II, Lima Rd., Fort Wayne, IN

Looking for a place where “Doing the Most Good” is a mission? The Salvation Army Family Store has a Store Manager position available for the ideal candidate.

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The Salvation Army Mission:

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.

The Store Manager II position manages all store staff, production & sales, store maintenance, customer development, banking & record-keeping procedures. This position is responsible for the day to day operations of the assigned thrift store.

Essential Functions below should not be interpreted as all inclusive:

• Manage & lead professionally.
• Recruit & hire store staff.
• Manage employee retention & disciplinary issues.
• Manage bank runs & daily deposits.
• Maintain production reports & track inventory.
• Calmly handle customer issues/complaints.
• Train & exemplify in the areas of:
• Customer service
• POS/Cash handling
• Production (sorting, hanging, pricing & presentation)
• Donations (Receiving)
• Following SA policies
• Store goals
• All other duties as assigned.
• Supports the mission of The Salvation Army.
  
  

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Hearing
• Sick & Vacation time
• Pension Eligibility
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• and more...
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education & Experience: An Associate's degree in Business Administration, retail sales or marketing is preferred; 2 year's experience in staff management and development or a combination of education and experience.

Certifications: Valid Driver's License. Able to drive on behalf of The Salvation Army per Salvation Army Policy.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with customers, management, and co-workers.
• Basic computer skills, including but limited to the use of the Point of Sales System; the payroll program, and all other programs or systems that are adopted by the TSA ARC.
• Ability to give change accurately.
• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands, handle, or feel; and hear or talk. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment for this position is a store environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. The environment may be dusty and may experience temperature fluctuations based on weather. May stand for extended periods.

Travel:

May be required to travel to various locations for work or training as well as monthly management training.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a typical retail store/warehouse environment. Full-time position; will require weekend and evening hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled