AD Retail Operations - Gather

Associate Director of Retail Operations | Gather Thrift

SUMMARY: The Gathering Place in Brunswick, Georgia is seeking an experienced leader to serve as its Associate Director of Retail Operations over Gather Thrift a new Thrift Business in "Gather" ministry and outreach center. This full-time position will oversee all aspects of front facing operations, growth, efficiency, and profitability of Gather Thrift both in-store and online. This position will ensure components of the Thrift store operate in a productive manner to reach or exceed sales goals through creative, entrepreneurial, and collaborative leadership.

REWARDS: ? Competitive salary based on experience and bonus based on performance ? Strong benefits package including match towards retirement contributions ? Enjoy the coastal lifestyle of the Golden Isles.

REQUIREMENTS: ? High school diploma (minimum), bachelor's degree preferred ? Excellent leadership skills, including a proven ability to relate well with others along with strong networking skills. Ability to lead and manage staff and foster teamwork among groups of people ? Effective communication skills including handling demanding situations ? Comfortable working with diverse cross-cultural populations ? Proactive in-store planning skills ? Self-motivated leadership ? Strong sales abilities ? Customer service skills and love of showing others hospitality ? Organization skills ? Ability to operate basic business software programs ? A Store Manager should have previous retail experience with a supervisory capacity on their resume.



RESPONSIBILITIES: ? Ensure that all store employee and volunteer behavior is in accordance with the philosophy and policies of the Gathering Place. ? Implement pricing policies and ensure consistency. ? Ensure that store appearance and merchandising layout is attractive, customer friendly, and free from any hazardous conditions or materials. ? Ensure cash reconciliation with sales receipts, maintain daily sales records, and transmit daily sales report to Director's office. ? Coordinate with Associate Director of Thrift operations to ensure product placement is correct along with the timely processing of all incoming merchandise. ? Address all inquiries or complaints & refer unusual/serious matters to the supervisor ? Other duties as assigned by the supervisor ? Train staff to ensure all customers, donors, clients, and volunteers have exceptional customer service experiences ? Seek ways to better promote the store, the product line and service within the store. Including running the stores social media accounts. ? Maintain proper inventory levels, ensure stocking of fresh merchandise, implement purchasing plans and maintain contact with suppliers to ensure maximum efficiency in meeting sales goals. ? Implement cross-training of employees and Assistant Managers to maintain productivity at all times. ? Manage all controllable costs with a view to maintaining profitability. ? Ensure the store remains clean and presentable at all times. ? Hire and train as needed to ensure adequate personnel are on hand to provide outstanding customer service. ? Plan and create employee schedules, assigning schedules and responsibilities to employees or student interns, ensuring responsibilities are carried out ? Training new employees and providing ongoing education and performance based metrics for hourly employees within the retail department. ? Managing the store, both retail and company, inventory, including loss prevention through theft and breakage ? Work alongside the Gather Director to create advertising campaigns for attracting new customers, retaining customers, and creating both in & outside store promotions ? Develop, Launch, and Operate G Thrift online retail store.



Work Environment

?

Ability to lift, carry, pull and push up to 30 lbs intermittently throughout a shift.

?

If applicable, must have the ability to work for extended time periods in an outdoor

environment, including sun, heat, cold, wind, rain, and higher than normal noise

levels.

?

Ability to kneel, crouch, squat, climb, stand, sit, balance, reach, bend, push, pull or walk

for prolonged periods.

Date: February 1st, 2022 Location: Brunswick, Georgia Supervisor: Gather Director FLSA: Exempt, Full-Time position

Apply by sending resume to: Apply@

Disclaimer: All applicants must submit to background check and drug screening. This job description not designed to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and safety requirements required of this position. Equal Opportunity Employer



 ................
................

In order to avoid copyright disputes, this page is only a partial summary.

Google Online Preview   Download