As part of its mission, Alphapointe provides preferential hiring to people with vision impairments (legally blind).

Alphapointe is a non-profit agency whose mission is to empower people with vision loss to achieve their goals and aspirations. Alphapointe offers a great working environment that's both challenging and satisfying as well as an array of benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, PTO, paid holidays and flexible spending options as well as a generous 401(k).

Job Summary: Serve as a member of the Alphapointe management team. Be an active participant in the development and implementation of a strategic plan designed to increase training and work opportunities for people who are blind while preserving and enhancing the financial soundness of the organization. Oversee daily operation of the Base Supply Center and ensure the BSC is in compliance with the AbilityOne Program, Alphapointe and federal guidelines. Maintain relationships at installation level to ensure BSC is in most favorable position for purchase priority. Seek revenue growth opportunities through new and existing customer base.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for management of a wholesale/retail store selling products to government personnel and other publics as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain customer relations that enhance the mission and image of Alphapointe.
• Assist in securing products from affiliated National Industries for the Blind, General Services Administration, Defense Logistics Agencies, and other suppliers in accordance with Alphapointe established buying guidelines.
• Plan and prepare work schedules, assigning employees to specific duties.
• Assist in the formulation of pricing policies on merchandise according to the requirements for profitability of store operations.
• Coordinate sales promotion activities and prepare merchandise displays.
• Supervise employees engaged in sales work, inventories, reconciling sales receipts, record keeping, and accounting transactions.
• Ensure merchandise is ordered timely in the correct quantity to replenish on hand stock.
• Ensure compliance of employees with established security, sales, and record keeping procedures.
• Resolve customer problems to include complaints and inquiries.
• Responsible for the selection, hiring, and training of employees.
• Perform duties as Store Manger and other duties as directed.

Additional Functions:

• Perform work of subordinates as needed.
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned.
• Attend conferences, in-service training, and other functions as required.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in buying, planning, and scheduling preferred.
• General office experience or training.
• Three years experience in store management.
• Knowledgeable of basic laws and regulations governing federal facilities.
• Knowledge of AbilityOne Program, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and Alphapointe policies, preferred.
• General knowledge of office equipment and machines, including computer terminal and desktop computer.
• Ability to deal pleasantly and courteously with management, customers, and co-workers, by telephone, written correspondence, and in person.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Salary

• $60,000 - $65,000 per year

Alphapointe is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000