Assistant Store Manager

Our Mission:
Providing people with the skills and resources to become self-sufficient through the power of work.

Our Diversity Statement: LLGI recognizes our employees' differences in age, disability, veteran status, ethnicity, national origin, language, race, religion, family and marital status, social-economic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, and other unique attributes. The individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, unique capabilities, and talent our employees bring to the workplace represent an essential part of our culture.

Job Title:
Assistant Store Manager

Department:
Retail operations

Reports To:
Store Manager

Classification:
Non-Exempt

EEO-1 Category: Sales Worker

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Supervises: In absence of the Store Manager

Job Summary

The Assistant Store Manager works in collaboration with the Store Manager to manage all aspects of the store operations, including collecting donations, processing donations, sales, managing staff, financial performance, and loss control activities. The person in this role conducts themselves with honesty and integrity, ensuring that all business activities are transparent and ethical. The Assistant Store Manager position is considered a developmental role with the goal being to advance to a Manager position.

Essential Job Duties

1. Oversee store operations in the Store Manager's absence

2. Direct activities of store employees and volunteers to ensure that sales transactions and donated goods are processed and reported accurately

3. Communicate the organization's mission, vision, and values and promote diversity

4. Train, coach, and provide feedback to help staff strengthen and develop skills

5. Ensure store staff follows policies and procedures

6. Assist the Store Manager in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, coaching, documenting, and communicating staff performance and behavioral issues

7. Demonstrate leadership and positive role modeling for retail staff

8. Report loss control concerns to the Store Manager in a timely manner

9. Effectively manage time and monitor retail staff time to ensure that work is completed

10. Assume responsibility and accountability for the completion of job duties

11. Ensure the proper maintenance and care of equipment, machinery, and facilities

12. Follow general housekeeping standards and maintain a clean and organized sales floor

13. Work in collaboration with the Store Manager in developing and managing the store's budget

14. Assist the Store Manager to maximize the store's financial performance and to achieve desired results

15. Maintain quality control in retail operations

16. Contribute to team success by involving others in work processes, decisions and actions 17. Perform bank deposits and related cash-handling duties

18. Fulfills safety captain duties in the absence of a designated safety captain

19. Fill in for store staff as needed

20. Travel to locations within the LLGI territory to support the organization's needs

21. Perform other tasks as assigned

Competencies

Adaptability Managing Conflict Stress Tolerance Communication Tenacity Urgency Coaching Delegating Building Trust

Education, Experience, and Credentials

Requires high school diploma or equivalent

Requires 2 years of retail experience with a minimum of 1 year supervising others

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel; and point-of-sale software

Valid driver's license, safe driving record, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation.

Requires CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain certification within six months of employment Requires DSP training or ability to complete training within one year of employment for locations with service participants

Maintains confidentiality of information related to LLGI operations, financial matters, and personnel matters Requires basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel; and the ability to utilize other software such as payroll and point of sale

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrates sensitivity and the ability to communicate with a diverse population, and…