Regional Retail Manager

The Salvation Army

$70K — $98K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, retail sales, or marketing preferred
  • 4+ years of staff management and development experience
  • Thrift store management experience strongly preferred
  • Combination of education and relevant experience considered
  • Valid Driver's License with ability to drive on behalf of The Salvation Army

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement business, strategic, and financial plans to boost revenue
  • Conduct sales and productivity analysis with actionable forecasting
  • Provide KPI evaluations and strategic recommendations
  • Lead marketing strategy development across all stores
  • Guide store supervisors in expense control and scheduling
  • Coordinate delivery schedules and inventory management
  • Collaborate with ARC Director for Rehabilitative Services

Benefits

  • Mission-driven work that supports community programs
  • On-the-job training
  • Team-oriented environment
  • Employee Discount and Employee Assistance Program
Full Job Description
Regional Retail Manager

Location: Southeast MI
Pay: $34 - $47.50 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: 40 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership & Administration
  • Develop and implement comprehensive business, strategic, and financial plans to increase net revenue
  • Conduct detailed sales and productivity analysis with actionable forecasting
  • Provide Key Performance Indicator (KPI) evaluations and strategic recommendations
  • Lead marketing strategy development and implementation across all stores


Financial Management
  • Partner with finance department to create and manage multi-store budgets
  • Monitor monthly budget reports and identify areas for improvement
  • Guide store supervisors and managers in expense control and scheduling optimization
  • Oversee purchasing and tracking of Goods Purchased for Resale (GPR)


Team Leadership & Development
  • Recruit, interview, hire, train, and supervise Regional Manager 1 and Store Managers
  • Conduct monthly leadership meetings with store supervisors and managers
  • Ensure compliance with all TSA Human Resources policies and procedures
  • Support corrective action processes with proper documentation
  • Approve bi-weekly payroll for all store personnel


Store Operations Excellence
  • Set and monitor product acquisition, production, and sales goals for each location
  • Coordinate delivery schedules and inventory management across stores
  • Provide Level 1 technical support for Point of Sale systems and resolve operational issues
  • Conduct regular store inspections to ensure branding standards and operational excellence
  • Oversee implementation of safety, security, and Safe From Harm Guidelines


Program Integration
  • Collaborate with ARC Director for Rehabilitative Services to maximize work therapy opportunities
  • Support beneficiary success through strategic store assignments and training coordination


Property & Strategic Growth
  • Oversee property maintenance coordination and OSHA compliance
  • Evaluate expansion and contraction opportunities with TSA Leadership
  • Manage lease renewals and property-related documentation

Why Join Us
  • Mission-driven work that supports programs in your community
  • On-the-job training
  • Team-oriented environment
  • Employee Discount, Employee Assistance Program, and more!


Regional Retail Manager

What You Need

Required

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, retail sales, or marketing preferred
  • 4+ years of staff management and development experience
  • Thrift store management experience strongly preferred
  • Combination of education and relevant experience considered
  • Valid Driver's License with ability to drive on behalf of The Salvation Army


Essential Skills
  • Excellent English communication skills for leadership and field personnel interactions
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills preferred
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
  • Exceptional people development and management skills
  • Strategic thinking with attention to operational details


Schedule Flexibility
  • Available for flexible scheduling including early shifts, late shifts, and Saturdays
  • Ability to work some holidays as needed
  • Willingness to transfer between store locations when required
  • Regular travel to multiple store properties


Physical Requirements
  • Ability to stand, walk, and reach regularly throughout the workday
  • Capability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
  • Clear vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, and focus adjustment


Working Environment
  • Retail environment that may include varying noise levels, dust, and temperature fluctuations.
  • Regular travel between store locations and attendance at required training sessions.

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