Retail Operations and Merchandising Manager

 

The mission of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh is to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope in Allegheny County. The ReStore supports this mission by generating revenue through the sale of donated materials and household items to support the affiliate. 

 

Habitat Pittsburgh is seeking a Retail Operations & Merchandising Manager to coordinate the overall business function for the ReStore, with overall responsibility for the store’s daily operations and for securing products from individual donors, corporate organizations, and the community.

 

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, proven experience in team motivation, ability to work cooperatively with volunteers, board members, donors and paid staff, and possess excellent communication skills.  Previous retail management experience is required.  Experience in inventory management and managing volunteer-run programs is preferred.

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Essential functions of the position are as follows:

• Solicit and acquire quality merchandise for resale below market retail prices.

• Act as a public ambassador for Habitat Pittsburgh, able to answer basic, Habitat-related questions from volunteers and the general public.

• Develop and implement strategies to drive sales and profits in order to provide sustainable funding for Habitat Pittsburgh’s mission.

• Solicit (cold-call), develop, and maintain relationships with donors, including furniture/appliance stores, local and national supply companies, individuals, businesses, and community groups.

• Assess and adhere to the ReStore’s pricing and markdown strategy.

• Collaborate and create marketing and advertising strategies to build store visibility and brand awareness.

• Review and adapt policies and procedures to ensure a safe and secure working environment.

• Oversee merchandising of the sales floor, maximizing available display space and using inventory control and pricing to ensure appropriate turnover of merchandise.

• Oversee scheduling of all store activities including staff schedules, deliveries and pickups, volunteer schedules, and other special events. 

• Guide and assist staff and volunteers in their work and cross train where possible.

• Recruit and interview qualified candidates to maintain established staffing levels.

• Ensure up-to-date filing system, proper recordkeeping, and adherence to safety standards.  

• Ensure proper maintenance of facility, equipment, and vehicles.

• Provide all budget, sales, and employee time reports to administrative office in a timely manner

• Attend monthly full staff meetings and ReStore committee meetings as scheduled and act as the primary liaison between ReStore location and administrative office

 

Compensation:

Dependent upon experience. Additional benefits include health, vision, and basic dental insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.

 

To apply:

Qualified candidates apply via this posting on Indeed.com or should e-mail a resume and cover letter to employment@pittsburghhabitat.org. You may view the full job description by clicking here.