at The Salvation Army USA Central Territory in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
The Salvation Army Mission:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian
church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is
to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Job Objective:
The Regional Manager 2 is responsible for the overall development, management, operation and
maintenance of the ARC Family Thrift Stores with a focus on creating net revenues in order to
provide resources for the ARC Program.
Essential Functions:
This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential
functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be
assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential job functions.
Administration:
- Develops and implements business, strategic and financial plans to support the increasing of
net revenue.
- Conducts sales and productivity analysis. Forecasts and initiates appropriate action to achieve
strategic and financial goals.
- Provides KPI (Key Performance Indicators) evaluations.
Financial:
- Works with finance department to create and manage all store budgets.
- Is responsible to work with store supervisors and managers to keep income and expense
within budget parameters.
- Review monthly budget reports identifying areas of success or concern.
- Help supervisors and managers make adjustments to spending and scheduling as identified by
reports.
- Oversees purchasing and tracking of GPR (Goods Purchased for Resale)
Personnel:
- Recruit, interview, recommend for hire, trains and supervise Regional Manager 1 and Store
Managers.
- Oversees the recruitment process for store staffing and is proactive in keeping stores
sufficiently staffed.
- Supports and develops supervisors and managers as they provide leadership to the rest of the
store staff.
- Ensures the TSA Policies and Procedures for Human Resources are being followed at all
levels.
- Periodic reviews staffing ratios and payroll accuracy.
- Final approval of payroll information bi-weekly for all store personnel.
- Conduct monthly meetings with store supervisors and managers.
- Support Managers to create and deliver corrective actions ensuring all documentation is
completed according to TSA HR Policies and Procedures.
Store Operations:
- Oversees the forecasting and setting of product acquisition, production and sales goals for
each store.
- Coordinate with Director of Operations/Production Supervisor and/or Expediter needs for
stores and work to ensure prompt scheduled deliveries to all stores.
- Act as level 1 support for the Point of Sales program used in stores. Assess, repair and/or
communicates all POS, Network and Credit Card issues to level 2 POS support.
- Inspect offers of special donations to determine salability prior to acceptance.
- Supports the implementation of operating policy which includes operating hours, banking
procedures, vacation schedule and compliance with store manual and ARC Command
directives.
- Responsible to ensure store inventory, pricing and marking of merchandise for stores is within
outlined parameters.
- Work with the Director of Operations in development and implementation of Product Control
- Procedures preventing shrinkage through theft or spoilage.
- Oversee the maintaining of Safe From Harm Guidelines in store operations.
- Works with leadership team and ARC Command to develop marketing strategies and sales.
- Oversee implementation of marketing in stores.
- Oversees the preparation of incident report documentation assuring all documentation is
accurate and properly filed.
- Complete regular store inspections, providing feedback and training to ensure that branding
standards are meant.
Program:
- Work with ARC Director for Rehabilitative Services in assigning, supervising and training of
beneficiaries to stores to maximize work therapy goals. Work with Store Managers to support
the success of the beneficiaries.
Property & Equipment:
- Oversees property maintenance for stores, coordinating with the Director of Operations and
Maintenance teams.
- Oversees store compliance with all OSHA and Salvation Army safety and... For full info follow application link.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.
