Sales Floor Assistant Manager

Salt and Light•Urbana, IL

2d•$19

About The Position

Reporting to the Sales Floor Manager (SFM), the Sales Floor Assistant Manager (SFAM) helps fulfill our mission and vision by overseeing all operations of S&L’s Sales Floor including direct supervision of Sales Floor Team Members (SFTM), Custodial Team Members, and assigned volunteers. The SFAM is responsible for all thrift merchandise on the sales floor when the SFM is not working and working closely with the SFM to ensure the sales floor is meeting company standards. SFAM are to assist with communication with the Receiving & Processing Assistant Manager and Receiving & Processing Manager. Our SFAM is someone who 1) loves Jesus, 2) loves people, and 3) is a highly motivated self-starter comfortable being part of a team. You can think strategically across multiple priorities and initiatives, is a resourceful problem-solver, and detail oriented. Alignment with Salt & Light’s Statement of Beliefs and a pastoral reference are required for consideration.

Requirements

Alignment with our “Statement of Beliefs” and commitment to our Mission & Vision.
Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to work well with diverse staff and volunteers.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to think strategically across multiple priorities and initiatives.
Self-starter and solution-focused.
Proficiency with and the ability to quickly learn the organization’s point of sale system.
Prior knowledge of valuing home goods, toys, electronics, antiques, and memorabilia.
Ability to identify and price name-brand clothing, shoes, and purses.
Ability to read, do basic math, and cash handling.
Ability to stand, bend, and lift merchandise throughout an 8-hr. shift.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more with assistance.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Understanding of the Gospel message.
Willingness to pray and share the Gospel.
Regularly attend a local church.
Experience in retail management.
Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required
Ability to read and write in English.

Responsibilities

Ensure the appropriate number of registers are staffed and equipped with needed supplies.
Coach SFTM and assigned volunteers on the importance of healthy, positive relationships with one another, our customers, and partner organizations and how to appropriately maintain them.
Oversee and remove dated products promptly to maximize floor space for new products at both locations.
Oversee thrift shelf management and merchandising.
Identify items/objects that should be removed, retagged, or repriced.
Ensure a clean and well-organized sales floor.
Complete customer paperwork and store paperwork accurately.
Accurate cash handling and reporting.
assist with a safe and welcoming environment for every team member, volunteer, customer, and donor that reflects the grace and truth of Jesus.