Job Summary/General Duties: To manage the day-to-day functions of SDCB’s Assistive Technology Store. Maintain and improve current systems of managing inventory, making sales, marketing and promotion, and managing authorizations of products from outside sources for clients. Develop and manage an online storefront.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide superior customer service to clients and walk-in customers.
- Proficiency in operating and demonstrating high-tech and low-tech assistive devices to clients.
- Order products for display and maintain inventory for both San Diego and Vista locations, as well as manage product pricing.
- Keep product inventory current and organized to meet the changing needs of customers. Arrange displays and keep them clean and orderly.
- Market and promote the store to current clients and potential customers.
- Develop rapport with vendors to secure special pricing opportunities.
- Operate a Shopify Point-of-Sale cash register system to make sales.
- Create and maintain an online storefront and shipping services to sell products.
- Manage agency authorizations for the delivery of products.
- Work closely with the Controller to maintain appropriate financial record keeping and reporting that is associated with the store.
- Refer clients to SDCB program for training, counseling, and/or resource information.
- Communicate with Center staff to coordinate inventory to meet clients’ needs.
- Provide assistance as needed to support the SDCB program.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITES
- Expand skills and knowledge through in-services offered at the Center and in the community.
- Attend all required staff meetings and committee assignments.
- Provide assistance for special events as needed.
- Know all emergency procedures and adhere to the Illness and Injury Prevention Program.
- This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she may be asked to work over- or undertime and will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: AA Degree or higher
- Experience managing a retail store or related responsibilities.
- Exhibit proficiency in using a computer and the following Microsoft products: Word, Excel and Outlook
4. Bilingual proficiency preferred – candidates who are conversational in English/Spanish are preferred.
- Knowledge/experience using a Point of Sale (POS) Cash Register System
- Exhibit knowledge of managing an inventory of products.
- Ability to work with a wide range of individuals.
Typical sitting, standing, and bending associated with office and instructional activities. Audio and visual exposure from computers, devices, and equipment. Typing, tapping, and other gestures involved in keyboard, braille, and mobile device use. Normal range of ambient noise.
The San Diego Center for the Blind is an equal opportunity employer. Upon notification to the Center, applicants and employees who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act due to a disability will be provided reasonable accommodations to complete the application process or perform job requirements.
Send a letter of interest and resume to ktaylor@sdcb.org. Subject: Store Manager Position-SDCB
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Weekly day range:
Ability to Relocate:
- San Diego, CA 92115: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person