Job Summary:

The Service Extension Thrift Stores Consultant is a sales-oriented professional who is responsible for all Service Extension Thrift Stores by performing the list of major responsibilities below, personally or through subordinate supervisors. They will also assist Corps Officers who have a thrift Store as a consultant upon request. The Great Lakes Division

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maximize net revenue and the expansion of store sales and operations.
• Responsible for the management, operation and maintenance of thrift stores.
• Responsible to see that all thrift stores have adequate staff to ensure operation within budget limitations.
• Maintain adequate records concerning sales, note trends in sales and take appropriate action to maintain established sales quotas.
• Develop, maintain and suggest changes in training of store personnel.
• Recruit, train, and assign store managers and sales clerks.
• Establish operating policy which includes operating hours, banking procedures, vacation schedule and compliance with store manual.
• Inspect all stores regularly, including cash register check and reconciliation of cash on hand. Submit report of inspections to Supervisor.
• Coordinate with supervisor merchandise needs for stores.
• Suggest to supervisor locations for drop boxes or manned donation centers.
• Responsible for store inventory, pricing and marking of merchandise for stores.
• Supervise with store personnel to ensure prompt scheduled pickups to all stores.
• Conduct monthly meetings with store managers/staff.
• Inspect offers of special donations to determine salability prior to acceptance
• Visit each store on a minimum of once per month giving special attention to stores needing assistance.
• Support the mission statement of The Salvation Army.
• The position will require other duties to be performed as assigned by the supervisor.

Education & Experience:

• An associate degree with a minimum of five (5) years' work experience in retail sales and marketing or an equivalent education/experience required.

Certification & Licenses:

• Must have and maintain a current valid driver's license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR)
• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed