Assistant Store Manager - Salinas Job Salinas area,California USA,Retail

Overview

The Salvation Army (TSA) Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a no-fee program to assist men and women in completing the rehabilitation program. TSA is committed to the diligence and devotion of its employees who support the programs and mission.

Mission
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The Salvation Army is an international Christian movement. Its ministry is to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Position Objectives

To provide customers with the best selection, exceptional service, and well-organized stores so we can offer spiritual, social, and rehabilitation programs to those in need.

Accountable for meeting store sales and income budget expectations while managing expenses to maximize profitability.

Create a positive and mentoring environment for Beneficiaries (ARC rehabilitation program participants) through collaboration with program staff.

Implement positive and effective Work Therapy Assignments (WTA) and keep Beneficiaries on the right track and focus where they need to improve.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent REQUIRED
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Minimum of 2 years previous Retail Management/Supervisory experience (thrift preferred).
Basic understanding of office applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Must hold a valid Driver's license, able to pass MVR report (required), able to show proof of insurance and have access to a motor vehicle.
REQUIRED
Must pass background check, which will include Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry.
Ability to communicate effectively with management, store employees, customers and donors.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, clothing carts, merchandise carts, rolling clothing racks, fixtures, furniture dollies, platform trucks and carts, hand trucks and miscellaneous carts.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks.

Core Competencies

Problem Solving – Promptly identify and resolve problems; gather and analyze information to develop solutions.
Oral Communication - Speak professionally, clearly, and persuasively in a variety of potentially challenging situations; seek clarification and respond appropriately to questions.
Written Communication - Write clearly and informatively; edit work for spelling and grammar; present numerical data accurately; read and interpret written information.
Teamwork – Balance team and individual responsibilities; build a positive team spirit, morale, and group commitment to goals, core values, and objectives.
Project Management - Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; organize work schedules of others and assign tasks; follow up to ensure accountability.
Managing People - Include staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating, and process improvement. Provide regular performance feedback; help develop subordinate skills and encourage growth; improve processes, products, and services; delegate work; match responsibilities to the right people; set expectations and monitor delegated activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Takes an active role and partners with the Store Manager in the day-to-day operation of the store, including opening/closing procedures, point of sale operations, inventory management, rotation, ARC merchandising standards, and donations.

Assumes responsibility for day-to-day store operations (personnel and cash handling) in the absence of the Store Manager.

Monitors and analyzes key performance indicators to drive store sales and profitability as projected by budget and goals.

In the absence of Store Manager, schedules store employees and coordinates daily morning and shift change team meetings; maintains payroll records and attendance.

Assists Store Manager with hiring, training, and directing the store team to ensure proficiency and delivers performance coaching.

Communicates personnel issues and performance results with Store Manager; may issue disciplinary actions in coordination with HR and District leadership.

Ensures high levels of customer and donor satisfaction and maintains positive…