Holmes Thrift Store Manager

The Store Manager at St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge ("SVDP") serves as the principal representative of the organization's mission within the retail environment, providing strategic leadership to optimize store performance and community impact. This professional oversees all aspects of store operations while maintaining focus on revenue generation to support SVDP's charitable initiatives. The Store Manager is responsible for effective supervision and development of staff members and volunteers, ensuring appropriate training and performance management. This position implements customer service standards, sales strategies, and marketing initiatives designed to increase revenue and expand SVDP's customer base as well as serving those in need. The Store Manager maintains exemplary store presentation, inventory management, and operational standards, while fostering a professional and supportive workplace culture aligned with organizational values. Reporting directly to the Director of Retail Operations, this position provides leadership to the retail team employees and volunteers, guiding their efforts toward fulfilling SVDP's mission of service to those in need.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education, Experience & Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required


• Five plus years of retail experience in a managerial or supervisory role is required


• Equivalent experience may be substituted


• Must have a valid driver's license

B. Other Qualifications:

• Experience in retail management point-of-sale systems, Microsoft Office and Google applications


• Possess sufficient reading comprehension abilities to understand and implement established operational procedures


• Demonstrate excellent math and computer technology skills


• Ability to lead through consistent interpretation and implementation of established and introductory store operations, processes, and procedures


• Ability to effectively communicate and maintain professional relationships with internal teams, as well as customers and donors


• Proficiency with standard computer operations and data entry procedures


• Competence in utilizing merchandise tagging devices and inventory control systems


• Functional knowledge of barcode scanning equipment and label generation tools


• Basic troubleshooting skills related to printer functionality and common office equipment


• Adaptable in position responsibilities and willingness to undertake additional tasks as required


• Respect for the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church and the mission of St. Vincent de Paul

C. Physical Demands:

• Stand and walk for extended period of up to eight (8) hours with appropriate breaks


• Utilize hand and arms for reaching, handling, and manipulating objects


• Maintain ability to communicate, hear, and see effectively for extended periods


• Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl


• Safely navigate ladders, steps, stairways while maneuvering merchandise


• Lift and move items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds on occasional basis unassisted


• Lift and move items weighing up to fifty plus (50+) pounds on an occasional basis with assistance

D. Working Environment:

• Primary work environment includes both climate controlled and non-climate-controlled warehouse and retail settings


• Position requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as operational needs dictate


• Periodic exposure to outdoor weather conditions may be required


• May infrequently require work in elevated locations


• Periodic exposure to cleaning chemicals, bodily fluids, bloodborne pathogens

This job description is a summary of the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended

to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. This job description is subject to change at

management's discretion.

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment nor does it supersede Louisiana's At- Will

employment law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce.

We are an E-Verify Program Participant

ADA Compliant: If you require reasonable accommodation please let us know.