Full-Time Assistant Store Manager - Sun Prairie

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

St. Vincent de Paul gives back to the community that we are based in and you are making a difference in other people's lives just by working here! It's a fun, rewarding, and fast-paced place to work!

JOB SUMMARY :

The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for the supervision of employees and daily retail operations at the thrift store, in addition to the facility’s overall productivity and profitability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES :

Train, supervise, and coach store personnel while implementing Store Sales Policies as established by the Store Committee and work rules outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Make discipline recommendations to the Store Manager and Senior Director of Retail Operations / Associate Director of Retail Operations (SDRO / ADRO)

• Manage departmental structure, development, and proper stocking and rotation of all thrift store merchandise
• Maintain proper cash handling and Point of Sale procedures
• Plan and manage projects related to departmental function. Manage and support change with direct reports
• Respond appropriately and creatively to the challenges of operating a profitable facility via sales promotion and expense controls.

Forecast and plan sales budgets

• Maintain employee timekeeping with the use of a payroll system
• Coordinate charitable contributions and client services with the Service Center Manager
• Maintain a pleasant, professional, service-oriented environment by modeling expected behavior for other employees and promoting a sense of teamwork and good morale among the staff
• Make reasonable attempts to solve problems arising from customers, volunteers, clients, donors, and staff while utilizing de-escalation skills.

Any unresolved problems are to be referred to the SDRO / ADRO

Help with the recruiting process for open positions as needed. Conduct phone and in-person interviews as directed by the Store Manager.

All offers of employment must have specific authorization from the Store Manager

• Meet deadlines for employee reviews and formal coaching expectations
• Communicate and represent the interests and needs of the store to the Store Manager and SDRO / ADRO
• Communicate facility maintenance problems to the Facilities Manager to provide a safe and clean working environment that complies with all state and local building and fire codes while implementing safety policies through training, reporting safety hazards, and correcting unsafe employee practices
• Attend management meetings as scheduled by the SDRO / ADRO in the absence of the Store Manager
• Work hand in hand with staff to maximize production efficiencies and promote a spirit of teamwork within the store
• Help maintain Google Calendar for proper time management proficiencies
• Responsible for completing other duties / responsibilities as assigned
• Must have access to reliable transportation to home location as well as other facility locations as needed for training
• Actively contribute to a more equitable and inclusive organization
• Build authentic relationships across lines of difference, such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, gender identity, citizenship status, or other identities
• Adhere to the Safeguarding Policy by ensuring timely completion of mandatory training, staying updated on relevant training modules, and undergoing the necessary background checks to maintain compliance
• Play an integral role in fostering a culture of equity and inclusion within the organization

Store / location assignments are subject to change to meet operational needs and aid with staff training and development.

Daily assignments will rotate based on staffing and operational needs. An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position .

Requirements :

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job :

This position requires the ability to effectively communicate a wide variety of information to employees, customers, and clients.

Good listening, verbal and written skills are required

This position requires the ability to perform mathematical calculations necessary to manage a retail business, the ability to prioritize and execute responsibilities, and the critical thinking skills necessary for good decision-making.

In addition, this position requires familiarity with basic computer skills

• Knowledge of POS systems, Windows operating system, Microsoft Office Suite and Google applications required. Typing 35 words per minute is required
• This employee must have the ability to work with a culturally and socially diverse population as represented by the employees, customers, and clients of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
• Employees must frequently stand, walk, talk and hear, use hands to handle or touch product, tools, or controls
• Employees must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds without assistance, and occasionally lift / move up to 50lbs with assistance from equipment or another person
• Demonstrate the implementation of best practices as required by the SVdP Safeguarding policy when interacting with children and vulnerable adults
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
• Employee must be able to follow instructions and work autonomously on assigned job duties
• Employee must be able to work assigned shifts consistently and reliably

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul does not and shall not discriminate in our employment, services and volunteerism on the basis of age, race, color, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, military service, or use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer’s premises during nonworking hours, or any characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal law.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers and vendors.

Although the District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul does not generally consider religion in either hiring or the services it provides, because we are a Catholic charity, requiring liaison with the Catholic Church and its members, certain positions involving such liaisons are reserved for members of the Catholic Church.

The District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul reserves the right to consider whether the conduct reflected in a criminal conviction demonstrates an incompatibility with the responsibilities of the specific job for which an applicant is applying.

EQUITY

St. Vincent de Paul has a vision for a deeply inclusive environment for our membership, staff, and volunteers. To foster a culture of belonging while providing equitable service delivery above and beyond Equal Opportunity requirements, SVdP candidates must be committed to cultural competency growth and work within diverse teams.

SVdP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SCHEDULE and BENEFITS

40 hours per week, shifts will vary according to business need and will correspond with open store hours : Monday-Saturday 9 am-7 : 30 pm, and Sunday 9 am-5 : 30 pm, so you never have to work late in the evening.

Weekend availability is required.

We offer a full benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, generous paid time off, long-term disability / short-term disability, and life insurance.

25% employee discount after 30 days!