Store Assistant Manager- Santee Store

JOB TITLE:

ASSISTANT MANAGER

DEPARTMENT: RETAIL

STATUS: FULL‑TIME

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: STORE MANAGER

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

• 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 and partnership 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.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 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), ability to show proof of insurance and have access to a motor vehicle.
• Must pass background check, which will include Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, store employees, customers and donors.

• 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.

• Problem Solving – Promptly identify & 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 established 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. Be available and present to staff; provide regular performance feedback; help develop subordinate's skills and encourage growth; improve processes, products, and services. Delegate work assignments; match responsibilities to the right people; set expectations and monitor delegated activities.