Customer Service Manager at 110600 - Thrift Express 35th and Union

Starting Pay: $17/Hour

Position Description:

Responsible for the oversight, leadership and achievement for the sales floor and obtaining set sales goals for Thrift Express. Directs all aspects relating to the daily operations of the sales floor, leading the team and driving the business. Key responsibilities include building, leading, and retaining motivated, high performing teams through effective leadership of Retail Sales Associates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Executes retail operations plan to achieve daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly goals for profit, revenue, and production for a Retail Store location.
• Makes decisions on matters relating to the day-to-day retail operation within his/her defined work area.
• Conducts new goods inventory and ensures proper reporting.
• Reconciles and balances all daily paperwork.
• Ensures Team Members deliver excellent customer service to donors and customers.
• Works to de-escalate customer situations while finding an appropriate solution; involves upper management, as needed.
• Maintains the day-to-day operations of the store including managing and meeting Team Member and customer needs.
• Ensures store locations are clean, well-kept, and reflect the Thrift Express brand appropriately.
• Transfers to different stores at any given time due to business needs.
• Oversees and maintains the day-to-day operations of the sales floor including daily maintenance, custodial duties, and floor standards.
• Provides regular mentoring and training to develop skills of Retail Sales Associates; ensures that Team Members are operating per company standards and procedures.
• Ensures that the store complies with all policies and procedures relating to Security, Health, and Safety, coordinating with various Thrift Express divisions, as needed; influences any changes necessary to meet statutory requirements, ensuring minimum risk to Team Members and the business.
• May perform tasks such as dropping off the bank deposit, helping at other stores, and attending personal training and development classes, as needed.
• Processes complex sales transactions, including customer returns.
• Collaborates with store leadership to establish clear company vision and ensure Team Member engagement.
• Responsible for performance management (coaching, discipline, performance improvement plans, and annual reviews), staffing, compensation, and development of Team Members.
• Provides regular mentoring, training, and coaching to develop skills of Team Members.
• Plays critical role in driving company culture change efforts and change management processes.
• Models Thrift Express’ Core Values – Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation.
• Maintains regular and consistent in-person attendance.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills):

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• One-year work experience in Retail Management, preferred
• One-year customer service experience required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen, where applicable for position
• Ability to speak and read English proficiently

You will be eligible for a comprehensive Total Rewards package, 1st of the month following 60 days of employment that includes the following:

• 5 Medical Plans
• Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 3 Dental Plans
• Vision Plan
• 401K (Immediate participation upon hire)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off; Sick and Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• These are just a few highlights of our key benefit offerings!

Become a valuable part of our team and work for a company which has been named a Best Place to work by the Phoenix Business Journal 4 out of the last 5 years. Work for a company which has seen double digit growth year after year for nearly a decade. Work for a company which values diversity and is centered on success. Goodwill of Central & Northern Arizona - We Put People to Work!

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