Vintage Lead

Thrift Books is the world's largest used book retailer! We believe in a workplace where respect for our employees matters, where promoting from within is how we grow, and where safety comes first in all our decisions and planning. At Thrift Books, your work will help get inexpensive books into the hands of people who need them instead of going into landfills.

We strive to create a friendly work environment with high standards of performance and rewards for excellence. We started out small and remember that encouraging people to do their best is how we expanded to our current scale.

If you want to learn about the intersection of technology, innovation, and good old-fashioned teamwork, we might be a good fit for you. Wherever you start in the company, our hope is that is a launching point to higher achievement. At Thrift Books, your success is up to you.

The Vintage Lead position is directly responsible for recruiting, training, and developing a local team comprised of Non-ISBN Receivers, and Collectible Receivers. They drive performance and customer satisfaction through ensuring optimal levels of book listings, performing audits of both raw supply and live inventory, and ensuring that the financial goals for Vintage, at the local processing center level, are met. Maintaining the safety of the workplace, and the morale of the employees is essential.

The Vintage Lead will also participate in local leadership meetings, quarterly network Vintage Lead calls, and conduct annual reviews for their local team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Maintains compliance with company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping policies

Monitor production reports to ensure hourly KPI’s are met and/or exceeded for their team

Lead interview process to select high performing employees

Monitor and review the performance of employees and organize necessary interventions for improvement

Support Marketing promotions and spotlights through listing of specific material

Work directly with local processing center leadership and staff to maintain consistent flow of supply

Supports employee morale and motivation thru policy orientation, training, and communication of rules and policies

Ensures attendance policy is implemented and adhered

Other duties as assigned WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE:

Annual 10% bonus incentive

Competitive compensation package

Paid Time Off Paid Holidays per calendar year Affordable health, dental, and vision benefits

Company paid STD/LTDCompany paid Life Insurance
401k match program

Professional development & growth opportunities

Work with nice, fun people

Opportunities for free books!

Thrift Books is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. All candidates must be willing to authorize a pre-employment background check. All applicants agree to Thrift Books' Privacy Notice for Employment-Related Personal Data:  is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Preferred High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred 2+ years of experience in a leadership role Knowledge and experience in production environments, processes, and techniques3+ years experience in Rare/Collectible Book market required

Knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance

Knowledge of technology principles and practices

Solid computer skills

Must be able to work in a warehouse where weather may be extreme heat or cold environment

Competencies:

Leadership Communication Proficiency Stress Management/Composure Customer/Client Focus Problem Solving/Analysis Decision Making