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Salvation Army Bahamas Job Opening: Manager, Family Thrift Stores (Nassau)
Sep 3, 2014 - 1:01:42 PM
The Salvation Army Bahamas Division has an opening for a
Manager of their Family Thrift
Stores (Nassau)
Job Summary:
The
Thrift Stores Manager effectively and efficiently directs the day-to-day operations of
the
Salvation Army’s multi-product retail charity
Stores. The Manager ensures the effective performance of all functions
necessary to the smooth and successful operation of The Family Thrift Stores.
This includes, but is not limited to, staff and volunteer supervision; orderly
and attractive presentation of Stores; the collection, processing and sale of
donated goods.
Family Thrift Store Manager Job Duties:
- Ensures the smooth and effective operations of all
aspects of the Nassau Thrift Stores;
- Manages and supervises all store employees;
- Manages and supervises all store volunteers;
- Ensures a pleasant experience for customers and
visitors to the Stores;
- Ensures high standards of donor and customer
relations through prompt, efficient, friendly
and courteous service by store personnel;
- Supervises the effective collection, sorting,
storing, pricing and displaying/merchandising and sale of goods;
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Ensures that all Stores record-keeping needs are met, including
statistical data;
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Ensures that Stores revenue targets are met;
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Recommends and helps implement strategy to increase awareness of
the Stores with the goal of increasing customer traffic;
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Recommends and helps implement
strategy to increase the volumes and types of donated goods;
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Ensures that Stores are always
well maintained and presentable;
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Ensures that the Stores comply
with merchandising, promotional, pricing and personnel
policies, procedures and
standards;
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Helps ensure that the Stores
meet all safety and legal requirements;
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Other related duties as
required or assigned.
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Qualifications:
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Certified training in sales,
marketing, retail business, customer relations or related fields.
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A minimum of five years
experience in sales, marketing, retail business, customer relations or related
fields, with three of those years being in progressively responsible positions.
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Proficient computer skills,
including email clients and Microsoft Office applications;
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Possess valid driver’s license
and own vehicle;
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The candidate will possess
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Excellent communication skills
(written and spoken);
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Excellent people (interpersonal
relationships) skills;
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Skills in good customer
relations, conflict resolution;
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Ability to effectively
multitask;
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Ability to think creatively;
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Ability to think and work
independently;
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Ability to exercise initiative;
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Ability to use sound judgment;
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Ability to maintain
confidentiality;
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Ability to pay close attention
to detail;
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Ability to meet deadlines
consistently;
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Ability to consistently show
enthusiasm.
Applicants must possess the ability and willingness to perform all
duties with an understanding of the mission, culture, principles and protocol
of The Salvation Army.
Applicants are expected to be in sympathy with the mission and
ethos of The Salvation Army as an international church and charitable
organization.
Persons wishing to apply for the position can do so by emailing
a cover letter of application and a resume to jobs@salvationarmybahamas.org to the attention of “The Bahamas Divisional
Commander”.
www.salvationarmybahamas.org
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