Thrift Shop Supervisor - Edmonton, Canada - Bissell Centre

Bissell Centre

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

WHO WE ARE

Are you a _
Retail _Professional looking to make an impact in your community? Do you have endless optimism, ready to move and create change in the community? Through the vision to eliminate poverty in our community and guided by a passionate concern for the dignity and wellbeing of each individual, Bissell Centre's work is based on building relationships, hope and trust. Our community comes from all walks of life and so do we._
Through our programs we work to empower people from meeting their own basic daily needs to having sustainable livelihoods, secure housing, and feeling hope for the future and make plans for a prosperous life. By joining Bissell Centre, you will become part of a fastpaced and dedicated team that works together to realize our vision._

Currently, Bissell Centre is looking for an individual wanting to join a
Thrift Shop team. Are you ready to be our
Thrift Shop Supervisor and make an impact in our community?

ABOUT THE ROLE

JOB PURPOSE

The Supervisor, Thrift Shop, is responsible for supporting the store management team in delivering exceptional customer service and providing key leadership to store employees and volunteers.

This position requires the ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.

Daily tasks include but are not limited to overseeing cash and process, merchandising, pricing, store cleanliness, processing donations and interacting with donors and community participants.

WHAT IS THE ROLE

Duties and Responsibilities

Ambassadorship

Model the values of Bissell Centre and communicate these principles in a clear and compelling fashion both internally and externally. Translate agency values into Thrift Shop culture and everyday activities to foster a welcoming and engaging working environment.
Mission focused and driven to provide services and access to clothing necessities for our community participants.

Store Operations, Customer Service and Supervision

Oversee front of house and back of house tasking and assign duties as required.
Ensure that each customer receives outstanding service by enabling a friendly environment, which includes greeting, acknowledging, and reapproaching every customer, maintaining solid product knowledge and all other aspects of customer service.
Address and resolve problems that arise, such as customer complaints and product shortages.
Complete daily cash reconciliation to ensure accuracy of transactions throughout the day and notify the store management team when errors are present.
Complete daily register float counts to ensure start of day and end of day float balancing.
Complete deposit reconciliations while ensuring all necessary accounting and paperwork has been executed.
Ensure store is visually appealing through product presentation, replenishment, store housekeeping and visual displays.
Price items accordingly and ensure accuracy by conducting regular price audits throughout the store departments.
Process payments and transactions in the POS system.
Act as the Manager on Duty in the absence of the management team.
Work with Store Associates to set daily goals and regularly monitor progress.
Ensure ample staff coverage on sales floor and manage customer flow during peak periods.
Drive engagement with Store Associates for the Customer Feedback Survey.
Contribute to the cleanliness of the store and all common spaces within the premises.
Show empathy and the ability to communicate with and support individuals experiencing mental health, addictions, chronic illness, houselessness, poverty, and related challenges. Able to respond appropriately to intense situations, provide conflict resolution and work directly with individuals with barriers.

Back of House Support

Greet all donors and receive goods in a timely and professional manner.
Sort donations into appropriate categories and inspect for condition and salability. Properly dispose of damaged or unsellable goods into salvage or general waste.
Prepare clothing and other necessities for scheduled delivery to Community Closet.
Maintain the work area for safe and efficient sorting of goods and other operational activities.

General and Administrative

Support agency policies and procedures, including reporting of staff concerns, safety issues and critical incidents.
Participate in probationary and annual performance evaluations.
Oversee attendance of staff for daytoday operations of the store.
Provide financial and operational reporting as required by the agency.
Attend scheduled staff and supervisory meetings, training sessions and performance checkins.
Participate in routine morning team rallies with store staff prior to operating business hours.
Adhere to all Health and Safety and Loss Prevention policies and procedures to ensure the safety and security of staff, customers, and community participants.
Perform other duties as required that may not be listed