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THRIFT STORE MANAGER

The Arc of Bismarck | Bismarck, ND | Full-Time

Ready for your next step in leadership?

​​The Arc Thrift Store is hiring its next Store Manager. You don't need to already have "Store Manager" on your résumé to be a great candidate. If you've been a key holder, shift lead, department lead, assistant manager, or have other hands-on leadership experience, we encourage you to apply. We're looking for someone dependable, organized, good with people, and ready to lead a team while working alongside them to keep a busy thrift store running smoothly. The Arc Thrift Store is also more than a retail store. It is the primary funding source supporting the mission of The Arc of Bismarck and our work with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. If you're ready for the next step, don't talk yourself out of applying. We'd like to hear from you.

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Compensation & Schedule: $ 50,000–$60,000 per year, depending on experience. Health insurance. Paid time off (PTO). Daytime schedule. Evenings off; Sundays and Mondays off every week. Major holidays off. Flexible scheduling. What You'll Do: As Store Manager, you'll work directly with the Executive Director and play an active role in the store's day-to-day success. You'll: Lead daily store operations; supervise, schedule, train, and support staff and volunteers; keep merchandise priced, displayed, and moving; help develop promotions and sales strategies; maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming store; provide excellent customer and donor service; help manage the store budget and financial performance; maintain store records, policies, and safety standards; bring forward ideas to improve efficiency, sales, and the customer experience. This is a hands-on leadership position. We're looking for someone comfortable making decisions but also willing to jump in and work alongside the team.

Who We're Looking For

  • Retail experience in areas such as sales, merchandising, pricing, customer service, or promotions

  • Some leadership experience — including experience as a key holder, shift lead, department lead, assistant manager, supervisor, or manager

  • Strong communication and customer-service skills

  • The ability to organize, prioritize, and keep things moving in a busy environment

  • A willingness to coach and support employees

  • Good judgment and the confidence to solve day-to-day problems

  • Experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) is a plus, but not required

  • A bachelor's degree is not required. Relevant hands-on retail and leadership experience matters to us.

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We are looking for someone who supports The Arc's mission and believes people with intellectual and developmental disabilities should have opportunities to be included, contribute, and succeed.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and perform the physical activities associated with a retail environment.

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Reasonable accommodations are available.

Think You Could Be a Good Fit?
Apply below

Don't worry about checking every box. If you have retail experience, some leadership experience, and think you're ready for the next step, we want to hear from you.

The Arc of Bismarck is an equal opportunity employer.

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