Department Manager
Savers | Value Village · Tigard, OR · 2 mo ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentOther
Description
The Department Manager role supports either the service side of our stores or the backroom product flow function (production).
About the role
This multi-faceted role is part of Savers, an international thrift retailer. The mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature. Savers supplies its stores with gently-used, one-of-a-kind items donated by the community to local nonprofit organizations. These items are purchased directly from nonprofit partners, diverting billions of pounds of used items from landfills and onto store racks and shelves for reuse.
Responsibilities
- Support store operations and customer service
- Manage inventory levels and ensure smooth product flow
- Collaborate with store teams to improve operational efficiency
- Ensure compliance with policies and procedures
- Train and mentor team members
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of retail management experience
- Experience in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
Qualifications
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a team
- Experience with inventory management systems
- Knowledge of retail operations and best practices
- Understanding of sustainability and environmental impact
Skills
- Customer service orientation
- Leadership and team management
- Inventory management
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
- Bundled health plans including medical, Rx, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid life insurance
- Smoking cessation and diabetes management programs
- On-demand care options
- 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
- Paid time off for leisure or hobbies
- Mental health services
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Hours are flexible and may vary based on store needs.