Assistant Store Manager

Duties And Responsibilities

• Aid in creating a pleasant and hospitable work environment and maintain good customer relationships.
• Be well-versed in and ensure compliance to accounting, employee, and store policies.
• Aid the manager in meeting sales, production, and expense budget goals, maintaining a profitable operation.
• Ensure that all production is taken from the back room and properly displayed on the sales floor.
• Receive applications and participate in interviewing applicants as needed.
• Aid in training, direction, and supervision of new personnel along with retraining for all personnel, as necessary.
• Aid in scheduling of sales associates (and unpaid staff) to ensure full coverage in store at all times.
• In the absence of the manager, post weekly work schedules for all store personnel.
• Ensure that all paperwork and sales reports are filled out completely and forwarded to the finance department daily.
• In the absence of the manager, attend manager meetings and keep store personnel informed of new policies and directives.
• Ensure that all safety measures are consistent with The Salvation Army policy and Government regulations and hold staff accountable for compliance.
• Report safety hazards, property damage and personal injuries to Administrator, Store Supervisor, or designee.
• May be asked to fill in at other store locations.
• Support the work therapy program component of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers by providing beneficiaries with an example of professional conduct and work habits.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in sales.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret simple income and expense reports.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable DMV record.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Ability to motivate a team.