Resale Store Manager -Full Time

About the Role

Responsible for managing all phases of a large, charitable used goods store, including inventory management, inventory pricing, customer relations, cash handling, staff supervision, volunteer recruitment, appeals for resale store item donations, and public relations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the store inventory so that adequate supplies of quality goods are available and logically and neatly displayed.
• Set prices on all store merchandise consistent with the Program’s values of charity, economy, and human dignity.
• Supervise and direct the clothing store staff, including volunteers, and perform staff evaluations.
• Oversee staff and customer relations to ensure human dignity and respect are accorded to all customers.
• Count cash daily and reconcile receipts to the cash register tape.
• Prepare deposit slips and deposit money in the bank.
• Recommend changes in store policies, procedures, and operations as recognized.
• Recommend appeals to the public for clothing donations or volunteers as needed.
• Order routine supplies for the store.
• Promote public relations for the store within the community.
• Respect and maintain confidentiality of agency and client interaction and information.
• Perform other specific duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school or general education degree.
• A demonstrated ability to work well with persons who are socially, economically, or physically disadvantaged.
• Demonstrated knowledge or interest in all varieties of men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing.
• Ability to know and distinguish different fabrics.
• Initiative, maturity, and flexibility.
• Good physical condition, capable of performing necessary lifting of at least 50 lbs. and using proper safety techniques.

Schedule

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Some Saturday availability required.

About Us

Catholic Charities is proud of its 100-year history of providing vital social services in our Diocese. As the official social service arm of the Catholic Church, we maintain a substantial presence in ten communities throughout our twenty-eight counties of central Illinois. Our vast array of "Continuum of Care" services includes professional counseling, senior services, health care, residential care, food and clothing distribution, legal services, and discount resale stores.

Although being a member of the Catholic faith is not a requirement to be employed by Catholic Charities, it is expected and required of all employees to acknowledge and respect the right of Catholic Charities to develop policies, manage programs, and administer benefits in accordance with the Teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.