Assistant Store Manager - Baton Rouge

America's Thrift Stores, 9526 Cortana Place, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America

Posted Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00 AM

What's In It For You!

• EVERY employee is bonus eligible after 90 days!!
• Growth opportunities
• Help others through our charity partners
• Save the environment!

Why We Will Love You

• Your smile lights up the room!
• Your care for our customers, donors and team members
• Your unique personality and amazing attitude
• You are ready to lead a diverse team
• You have a valid driver's license and clean driving record. Fantastic!

Teamwork Makes The Dream Work

Our management team works together to lead and develop our awesome team members as they take great care of our donors and customers. Whether in our wholesale operation, America's Thrift Online, our vast donations network, or in one of our retail locations, we combine our passion for donors and community service in all that we do.

Mission
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To Give Back!

• Positively impacting the environment and the communities we serve
• providing values that meet our customer's needs and wants
• reducing millions of pounds of waste each year
• supporting local charities

Vision

To be the Thrift Brand of Choice in the Southeast and online by offering The Best in value, variety & selection, and convenience for our customers and donors.

Position Title: Assistant Manaher

Reports To: General Manager

Department: Operations

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Purpose and Objectives

The Assistant Manager is responsible for overseeing the efficient flow of products from arrival at the loading dock to final placement on the retail floor. This role ensures operational standards are communicated and achieved while maintaining compliance with company policies. The Assistant Manager supervises staff, organizes and monitors workflow, upholds company standards, and spends the majority of their time focused on these tasks.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensures efficient product flow from dock to sales floor
• Develops, monitors, and improves workflow using Critical to Quality (CTQ) metrics
• Implements cost reduction strategies and fosters a results-driven team culture
• Ensures compliance with company policies and enforces standards
• Maintains equipment using internal resources and approved vendors
• Hires, trains, and develops team members
• Provides coaching and performance management, ensuring attainment of production standards
• Creates an engaging work environment that supports both personal and professional growth
• Conducts onboarding, orientation, and training in the ATS Way of Processing
• Partners with the General Manager to meet financial and operational goals
• Manages production levels, inventory quality, and pricing to optimize revenue
• Oversees store budgets, profit and loss, and financial reporting
• Coordinates and ensures accuracy of cash deposits and transactions
• Builds relationships with the community to drive donations and support mission programs
• Ensures exceptional customer service for donors, customers, and charity partners
• Oversees merchandising and store presentation to enhance customer experience
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment
• Monitors and enforces safety, security, and compliance regulations
• Partners with Asset Protection (AP) and Human Resources (HR) on investigations and personnel matters

Skills and Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; college degree preferred
• 5-8 years of experience in a production, retail, logistics, or distribution environment
• Training in ATS processing operations, employee policies, or human relations
• Experience in manufacturing, thrift, or distribution businesses
• Past management experience, including hiring, performance evaluations, and policy enforcement
• Knowledge of work standards, capacity planning, and materials planning
• Skills & Attributes:
• Strong leadership skills with a high level of energy and initiative
• Ability to inspire, coach, and develop a diverse team
• Strong decision-making, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Data-driven approach to tracking and evaluating performance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High sense of urgency and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic financial reporting
• Must pass a background check and drug screening
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively
• Frequent exposure to dust, dirt, and secondhand merchandise
• Successful completion of background check, motor vehicle check, and drug screen.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Never- 0%, Occasionally- 1-33%, Frequently- 34-66%, Continuously- 67-100%

Physical Demands:

• Frequently - Carrying up to 50 lbs., pushing and pulling up to 25 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing up to 14-foot height, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, handling and smelling.
• Frequently - Walking on tile/concrete, bending, feeling, and reaching waist/overhead level.
• Continuously - Standing on tile/concrete, talking, seeing, and hearing.

Other:

• Mostly regular and weekend…