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Job Title Store Manager Pay $78,000 - $90,000 Location Must be able to work in our Durham region stores: Oshawa, Durham, Ajax, Pickering and Whitby About the Company As one of the largest forprofit thrift operators in the United States, Canada and Australia for value priced preowned clothing, accessories and household goods, our mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature. We supply our stores with gentlyused, oneofakind items that have been donated by the community to local nonprofit organizations. We purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions of pounds of used items away from landfills and on to our store racks and shelves for reuse, and providing our partners with valuable funding for their communitybased programs and services. We are Thrift Proud. Its the millions of loyal customers who visit our 300+ stores and our more than 22,000 team members that make it possible. What You Can Expect Opportunity to celebrate uniqueness. We are made up of people from many different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, all having something special to contribute. Work in a purposedriven company, with a business model that people love for its impact on both the planet and local communities. Investment in the career path interests of our people. With our aggressive store expansion plans, we recognize the importance of continued growth and development. What You Get Comprehensive onboarding and training from day one. Inhouse expertise! Our training department / Savers University develops and delivers robust training to every team member across our organizationfrom new hires to senior executives. We develop around 90% of our training internally, and partner with a variety of renowned providers to supplement our offerings. Benefits Offerings Comprehensive extended health care plans for fulltime Team Members CompanyPaid Life and AD&D Insurance A Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a generous company matching provision Paid time off for leisure or other hobbies A range of mental health services to assist you in managing daily life. What Youll Be Working On Responsible for overall management and direction of the store and team in accordance with policies, procedures, regulations, and laws. Ensures financial results of the store, including sales, onsite donations (OSDs), expenses and profits, meet or exceed target. Have a constant focus on growing the business through full utilization of every OK, followed by increasing OK volume as appropriate. Achieves results through management team, as well as by working sidebyside, handson, with the broader store team. The SM rolemodels expected behavior and continually observes, assesses, trains, coaches, and counsels performance. The Store Manager is guided by the Savers Vision and Core Values. Store Performance Ensure store performance meets targets in sales, profit, OSDs, production and productivity based on annual expectations. Continually monitor and set pace of work. Have awareness of corporate objectives and understanding of local market potential. Analyze key metrics and tie findings to observations and take appropriate action. Inspect sales floor for shopability and ensure productivity of merchandise. Leadership and Development Lead, direct, and supervise the work of the management team and through them to entire team. Oversee Production Manager and Retail Sales Manager in proactively planning staffing, recruiting, selecting and training team members at all levels. Regularly observe, assess, interact, coach and counsel the team. Regular interaction, training, coaching, and counseling of management team. Identify and develop high potential team members for all management positions through onthejob, guided work. Maintain a respectful, valuesdriven workplace. Use open communication tools and convert team member input into meaningful action. Address complaints and resolve issues consistent with our values, policies, and procedures. Provide recognition and candid feedback. Receive and relay business information, initiatives, expectations, priorities, etc. Merchandise Productivity Manage full utilization of the OK to maximize sales and profit potential. Inspect execution of the Morning Maintenance program to ensure sales floor ready each morning. Audit merchandise and prices rolled to and off the floor. Provide oversight for the work schedules to meet and exceed customer and donor expectations. Ensure execution of merchandise standards and initiatives, as well as sales & marketing promotions. Ensure that the sales floor/donor areas are continuously monitored, and team member activity is directed to meet standards. Plan and implement seasonal backstock, merchandising and other strategic programs. Ensure the Savers recycling program is fully leveraged to reduce landfill and allow for further reuse of unsold/unsaleable items. Donation Management Execute all company standards in the Community Donation Center (CDC), Donation Drive Fundraiser (DDF), and Get to Give programs. Oversee efforts inside and outside the store to create community awareness of the CDC, the company brand and the benefits of donating to Savers. Develop partnerships with local organizations seeking cash fundraising opportunities and partner with them on DDF events. Develop partnerships and community awareness with local nonprofit organizations (e.g., schools, shelters) that may benefit from free receipt of merchandise that the store would otherwise recycle. Customer/Donor Service Deliver a positive and unforgettable customer/donor experience by setting the example for training and coaching of customer and donor service expectations. Receive and respond to customer/donor questions, requests, and complaints. Ensure a quick, accurate and positive cash register experience for customers. Ensure a quick and informative experience for donors. Actively engage with the customer/donor by seeking firsthand feedback to make improvements to all aspects of the shopping and donor experience. Guide the RSM in implementing setup of sales and marketing promotions & programs. Assist donors per Company standards. Loss Prevention and Safety Protect company assets and information by ensuring their safe handling, security and integrity. Proactively promote loss prevention awareness by upholding procedures and ensuring policies are in place. Maintain a safe work environment through education, consistent follow up, ensuring policies and procedures are in place, and supporting the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC). Additional Responsibilities Responsible for overall management and direction of all supervisors and team members in accordance with Savers policies and applicable laws. This includes implementing and administering company programs, policies, and procedures. Able to make decisions and take reasonable action in the absence of the District Manager and/or corporate support to ensure successful store operation. Leverages regional resources as appropriate. Perform any other task, function or responsibility as instructed by immediate supervisor and/or superior manager of the Company. What You Have Excellent presentation skills Ability to communicate well in both verbal and written forms. Ability to observe, assess and coach the work of others. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and/or verbal form. Ability to reason, make decisions, and use independent judgment in various situations. Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications. Minimum Required Education, Training and Experience High School diploma; postSecondary degree/diploma preferred. 3+ years resultsdriven retail store management, or industrial management experience. Strong mathematical and analytical skills. Physical Requirements Must be able to frequently lift and carry products weighing less than 5 lbs. Will occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Occasional pushing and pulling of racks/carts weighing 50 to 250 pounds using 410 lbs. of force. Frequent reaching in various levels/directions to inspect/handle merchandise, validate work processes, train/coach/counsel the team. Possess dexterity for complex handeye tasks, including keyboarding, writing on documents/forms, merchandise & pricing inspection. Continuous standing, frequent walking, stooping, bending, twisting and occasional kneeling to handle &/or inspect merchandise, validate work processes. Frequently required to read written & electronic documents and product labels. Continuous need to hear and verbally communicate to interact with and respond to management, team members and customers. Will need to hear requests in person and via intercom and telephone. Will occasionally be exposed to hazardous machinery (compactor, baler, Big Joe), solvents (cleaners, detergents), radiation (Microwave in break room), continuously exposed to dust and frequently exposed to temperature fluctuations. Will need to adjust work schedule to the needs of business, including working some nights, weekends, holidays. Able and willing to safely, cautiously, and efficiently navigate work environment that may include large industrial machinery, heavy equipment and product, elevated and uneven surfaces, heights, and moving forklifts. Frequent reaching to various levels and directions to move/stack boxes of product, move product on and off hangers, rails and carts and stock product on display racks/shelves. Possess dexterity for complex handeye tasks, including keyboarding and merchandise ticketing/movement activities. Continuous standing, frequent walking, stooping, bending and twisting and occasional kneeling needed to stack and/or stock product(s) on display racks. FLSA Exempt Travel Will periodically need to drive to meetings or other stores for business purposes. Location Must be able to work in our Durham region stores: Oshawa, Durham, Ajax, Pickering and Whitby EEO Statement Value Village is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Value Village will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and hiring process by informing applicants that we will make reasonable accommodations available, upon request and through consultation with them, throughout the process. Value Village will review current recruitment policies, procedures, processes and communications methods and amend as necessary to reflect required accessibility standards. #J-18808-Ljbffr