Assistant Store Manager - Opelika

America's Thrift Stores, 1640 Parker Way, Opelika, Alabama, United States of America

Posted Wednesday, January 7, 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.

Why You Will Love Us:
Our Mission, Vision and Values

Mission

• 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 Store Manager (Bench)

Reports To: General Manager

Department: Operations

Position Purpose and Objectives

As an Assistant Store Manager (Bench) (ASMB) with America’s Thrift Stores (ATS) each day will be filled with challenging and exciting work where every day is different! ASMBs are responsible for inspiring their leadership team and team members to live out ATS Mission and Values while upholding the company culture. ASMBs are responsible for partnering with their District Manager and Store Leadership Team to meet financial goals to generate the revenue and donations necessary to support the mission, operations and community programs provided by ATS.

ASMBs empower their team while creating an environment for personal and professional growth. The ASMB must have the ability to accomplish profitability through managing operations such as budgeting, financial reporting, profit and loss, identification of high-quality donated items, loss prevention, product quality control, product pricing, and building community rapport with an emphasis on customer relations. Ultimately, you build your team: hiring, training, and developing team members.

Supporting the mission is a complex job, but you will get a sense of fulfilment like no other. More importantly, you will get to be a part of a company that is committed to improving our local communities and charity partners!

The ideal candidate should be ready for extensive travel during the training period (at least 16 weeks)
and should also be open to potential relocation within Alabama and Georgia, regardless of where you live.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Assets Protection (AP) team and/or People and Culture Business Partner (PCBP) to probe incidents related to company assets, equipment, and personnel. Ensures appropriate measures are taken based on investigation outcomes, in coordination with the Store Manager, District Manager (DM) and PCBP.
• Utilizes independent discretion in delegating daily tasks to supervisors, and team members to fulfill operational requirements effectively.
• Coordinates and verifies the precision of deposits/currency exchanges and promptly alert management of any cash, register, or operational concerns.
• Lead and inspire a dynamic team, cultivating a supportive and efficient work atmosphere.
• Uphold adherence to company policies, local regulations, and safety protocols, ensuring operational excellence.
• Conduct regular performance assessments, offering constructive feedback and guidance for continual improvement.
• Development of employee behavior and performance to support their growth with ATS
• Champion a culture rooted in trust, employee growth, and sustained engagement through leading by example.
• Offer guidance, coaching, and disciplinary measures, when necessary, to supervisors, and team members.
• Facilitat…