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ReStore Manager

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Gastonia, NC, USA
Full-time

 

Gaston County Habitat for Humanity in North Carolina is looking to hire a dynamic ReStore Manager to join our team This position will manage the overall operations and performance of the Habitat Gaston ReStore including maximizing revenue while minimizing expenses so the Habitat Gaston ReStore’s net revenues aid in building more Habitat houses. Provide leadership and motivation to staff and volunteers toward achieving the Habitat Gaston ReStore Mission and providing an excellent donor and customer service experience.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Strive to achieve the annual budget and exceed in gross revenue while minimizing expenses
  • Hire and train competent and motivated ReStore staff members and provide that with clear responsibility, accountability, and recognition and rewards when they do well
  • Actively solicit ReStore donations from surrounding community partners, local businesses, retailers, churches, institutions, etc.
  • Provide the Habitat Gaston ReStore management with weekly and monthly reports on their efforts of procuring donations, generating revenue, minimizing expenses, and special events projects.
  • Actively recruit new Gaston restore volunteers by visiting local colleges, churches, family centers, etc. and explaining the Habitat For Humanity Of Gaston County ReStore’s Ministry
  • Establish policies and procedures for the safe, secure, and high quality performance of all aspects of ReStore activities
  • Establish pricing and inventory policies on a regular basis and adjust these as necessary for changing market conditions
  • Oversee scheduling of all store activities including staff schedules, volunteer schedules, auctions and other special events
  • Monitor condition of the ReStore for needed maintenance and improvement
  • Provide leadership for ReStore marketing efforts
  • Oversee ReStore merchandising to best utilize available display space
  • Oversee ReStore space utilization including timely inventory control to ensure appropriate turnover of aging stock
  • Track sales date to determine customer items in demand
  • Develop donor base to assure customers get what they are looking for and become repeat customers
  • Actively participate on the ReStore Committee in providing briefings on activities and recommended suggestion on achieving the ReStore Mission
  • Represent the Habitat Gaston ReStore before various local and community groups
  • Develop relationships with other area restore managers to identify “best practices” and programs that are mutually beneficial
  • Assist with special projects as directed by the Executive Director
Skills/Experience: 
  • At least five years of experience in retail management
  • Out-going personality, easily able to meet and have conversations with new people of diverse backgrounds and positions of authority
  • Ability to use multi-line phone system, cash register/POS system, and general office equipment
  • Computer knowledge that includes Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to learn new computer programs as needed
  • Be friendly, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and reliable
  • Ability to handle and defuse challenging situations with tact
  • Excellent communicator with conflict resolution skills
  • Able to speak and talk about the Habitat for Humanity of Gaston County Ministry
  • Ability to provide leadership and direction to staff and volunteers
  • Ability to perform most ReStore tasks in the absence of volunteers
  • Commitment to a safe, secure, attractive, and friendly work environment

Physical Demands/Special Work Environment Notes:

  • Able to lift up to 30 lbs.
  • Ability to maneuver within the store and warehouse areas

Organization Info

Habitat for Humanity International

Overview
Headquarters: 
Americus, GA, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1987
About Us
Mission: 

Habitat for Humanity believes that every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live. We build and repair houses all over the world using volunteer labor and donations. Our partner families purchase these houses through no-profit, no-interest mortgage loans or innovative financing methods. As a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian ministry that builds with people in need regardless of race or religion, we welcome volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jan 10 2019
Active Until: 
Feb 10 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Habitat for Humanity International
industry: 
Nonprofit