You see a mouse trap. We see free cheese and a challenge.

Part Time Non-Profit Thrift Store Manager (Tualatin)

Community Warehouse is Portland’s local, nonprofit furniture bank. We collect and redistribute donated furniture and household goods to neighbors in need. Through partnerships with 180 social service agencies, families visit the Warehouse to get the essential furnishings they need to create safer, comfortable, and happy homes.
A critical part of supporting our mission is the sale of a small percentage of items (3-5%) raising 1/3 of the organization’s operations budget. We achieve this via several methods including two retail locations.
We are looking to add a goal oriented sales manager to our team. The position will be based at our Tualatin location. This person will be responsible for overseeing day to day operations. This includes: selecting antique, vintage, collectible and ‘high-end’ items for sale, ensuring they are in salable condition, pricing and display. Additionally they will work with volunteers, promote the store and maintain a focus of store operations while maintaining balance with charitable program needs.

Please read the job description below and if you think you’ll be a good fit we’re looking forward to hearing from you.

Community Warehouse
Job Description

Title: Sales Manager Tualatin
Hours: 24 per week

Responsibilities: The Sales Manager is the primary staff person responsible for the sales activities and day to day operations of the Community Warehouse Estate store. This person manages the operations of the Estate Store with a focus on meeting aggressive sales goals. This position reports to the enterprise manager for day to day operations and works closely with other enterprise staff and volunteers to ensure successful store operations.

• Proactively position products in store or on-line to maximize sales
• Track sales receipts
• Utilize skills of volunteers to ensure store is staffed seven days a week
• Ensure sales related items are repaired, identified, cleaned and priced on a daily basis
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of stores
• Ensure agency policies and procedures are followed
• Develop and maintain relationships with Estate Store customers
• Support marketing plans to bring customers into the store
• Serve as primary contact and host for special events within the store
• Post items for sale on line using multiple web based sites

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have an understanding of objects of value and quality. An enterprising spirit and business sense is required as is the ability to lead volunteers and manage donor relationships. Previous sales and display experience in a retail environment preferred. Strong computer skills are an important part of this job. Must have excellent time management, organization, social skills, and a sense of humor.
Critical skills will include the ability to balance competing non-profit program needs while maintaining focus on sales goals and store responsibilities.
This is a physically demanding position requires some heavy lifting up to 50 lbs. At least one weekend day required.

Starting pay $12/hour to start.

To apply: Contact ed@communitywarehouse.org with cover letter addressing the job position and a brief resume.

Pass it on! http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/npo/4708338049.html