Store Manager Level I
Location: Milwaukee, Wi
Pay: $20-$22per hour
Job Type: Full-time 40Hrs/weekly
Schedule: Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Benefits:
Insurance & Financial
. Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and hearing coverage
. Prescription drug plan
. Voluntary life insurance
. Competitive pension plan
. 403(b) retirement savings plan (immediate eligibility)
Paid Time Off
. Vacation days (accrual begins after first month, eligible after 90 days)
. Paid sick days
. Personal days
. Floating holidays
. Paid holidays (immediate eligibility)
About the Role
At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps support programs that make a difference in the community. We are looking for a dependable and motivated Store Manager to oversee daily store operations, lead staff, maintain production and sales goals, and create a positive shopping and donation experience for customers and donors.
What You'll Do
- Supervise, train, and support store employees
- Manage store scheduling, staffing, and daily operations
- Oversee donation processing, pricing, merchandising, and sales floor presentation
- Monitor and communicate daily production and sales goals
- Ensure excellent customer service and donor relations
- Maintain store safety, cleanliness, and compliance with company policies
- Handle cash management, deposits, and register procedures
- Work with Regional Management to improve store operations and performance
- Support onboarding and training completion for new employees
- Help maintain inventory control and minimize product loss
- This individual will be assigned to various locations as needed.
Training Provided
- Paid training on store operations and procedures
- Ongoing leadership coaching and support
- Opportunity to build retail management and operations experience
Why Join Us
- Mission-driven work that supports programs in your community
- Leadership development opportunities
- Team-oriented work environment
- Employee Discount, Employee Assistance Program, and more!
Requirements:
Required
- Ability to lead and supervise store staff in daily operations
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
- Basic math and intermediate computer skills
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Ability to stand and walk for most of the shift
- Ability to bend, reach, and lift or move merchandise throughout the day
- Ability to safely lift and move up to 50 lbs regularly
- Valid Driver's License with ability to drive on behalf of The Salvation Army per policy
- High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred
- Associate degree in Business, Retail, or related field
- Previous retail management or thrift store experience
- Experience with staff supervision, scheduling, and training
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
