Store Manager - Summerside, Canada - Mission Thrift Store

Mission Thrift Store

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Summerside, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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MISSION THRIFT STORE SUMMERSIDE

STORE MANAGER JOB POSTING
BFM Foundation Canada is a national Christian organization with over 50 Mission Thrift Stores across

Canada. The net revenue from all Mission Thrift Stores is devoted to the Joint Ministry of BFM

Foundation Canada and Bible League Canada (BLC). These funds are used to establish adult and

children's literacy programs, church planter training and distribute Bibles in many places around the

world. The stores are operated primarily by dedicated volunteers. Mission Thrift Store Summerside is a

brand-new store location which is set to open late 2024.

WHY WORK HERE
You have a passion for thrift. You are motivated, and looking for a role with a purpose, and have a desire

to make a difference in your local community. You want to serve through retail and recycling. You want to

further your career in retail. You like to have fun at work.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Store Manager is responsible for all functions of operating Mission Thrift Store Summerside and for
all activities of the staff. The Manager must be a committed Christian and reflect Christ in his/her behavior
and relationships with others in the store. The Manager must be skilled at motivating staff and volunteers,
delegating, and financial management and have a good understanding of inventory control, pricing and
marketing. The Manager must build and maintain relationships with other community organizations and
charities that Mission Thrift Store Summerside partners with. In managing a new store location, the Store
Manager will be working closely with the General Manager, Board of Directors and Regional Manager to
oversee the store's successful opening, implement new programs/systems and establish a solid volunteer
base.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

Develop and monitor control systems for budgets, cash flows and inventory.**
Develop standards of donations, inventory control, sales and marketing.**
Ensure floor space is maximized for most effective use to display/sell inventory.
Ensure safe environment for customers, volunteers and staff.
Ensure effective volunteer recruitment, training and scheduling.
Ensure donated goods meet requirements for resale.
Recruit and hire all staff for approved positions.
Annually conduct performance reviews for all staff and ensure each is compensated as per policy.
Prepare monthly report to the Board of Directors and attend their meetings.
Develop and control budgets for marketing, advertising and promotion and assist in developing

the annual store budget.

Ensure or lead in daily devotions with volunteers and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent.
5 years in retail experience.
2 years managing retail business and associated staff and volunteers.
Proficient in computer functions to develop spreadsheets and word processing documents.
Experience with Point of Sales systems
Basic knowledge of bar coding and price tagging as well as operation of cash registers.
Effective written, verbal and listening communications skills.
Effective time management.

REQUIRED COMMITMENT

Follower of Jesus Christ who wholeheartedly subscribes to the Mission Thrift Store Statement of

Faith and Purpose

In fulfilling your responsibilities, you will be required to pray with people who work or volunteer

for Mission Thrift Stores. This may include but is not limited to opening in prayer at Mission
Thrift Store Board and/or Staff Meetings, Mission Thrift Store events, BFM Foundation (Canada)
Annual Conference. A love for Bible-based ministry in Canada and around the world.

APPLY TODAY
We look forward to hearing from you Please submit your cover letter and resume by March 18th to