Bud’s Warehouse Store Manager
Type: Full-Time, salaried exempt (Tuesday–Saturday; Sunday and Monday off). Includes some opening
and/or closing shifts.
Reports To: General Manager / Operations Manager
Pay: $58,500/year salary plus a monthly store sales bonus ($150–$600/month depending on store sales).
On-target earnings: $60,000–$66,000/year. Eligible for health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.
Location: Bud’s Warehouse, 13280 E. Mississippi Ave., Aurora, CO 80012
About Us
Bud’s Warehouse is a home improvement outlet and social enterprise of Belay Enterprises, a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Since 1994 we have sold donated building materials—cabinets, doors, flooring, appliances, lighting, hardware—at a fraction of retail, and put every dollar back into the same mission: rebuilding lives through second chance employment and job training.
But what sets us apart isn’t what’s on the shelves. It’s who’s on the floor.
Our store is staffed in large part by men and women rebuilding their lives after incarceration, homelessness, or addiction. For many of them, Bud’s is the first job they’ve held in years—and sometimes the first one where somebody believed they could do it. Every sale we make funds that work.
The Role
This is not just a retail management job. It’s a floor leadership role at the intersection of retail operations, people development, and mission.
The Store Manager directs the daily work of the floor and cashier team—a group that includes job training program participants—and is accountable for how the store runs: service standards, merchandising, stocking flow, register operations, and opening and closing. Your recommendations on hiring, discipline, and termination carry real weight in those decisions; final authority rests with the General Manager and Operations Manager, to whom this position reports.
The right person is a strong operator who is equally interested in the people doing the work. On a good day here, the store runs clean, customers leave happy, and somebody in our job training program learns a new skill valuable for their career.
How the Role Breaks Down
•Supervising, scheduling, and directing floor and cashier staff — 35%
•Coaching, training, and developing team members, including job training participants — 20%
•Overseeing merchandising, receiving, and inventory flow — 20%
•Overseeing customer service and handling escalations — 15%Reporting to the General Manager,
planning, and covering the store in the GM’s absence — 10%
This is a supervisory role first. The majority of the week is spent directing and developing other people
rather than doing the floor work yourself, though you should expect to jump in when coverage demands it.
What You’ll Do
Staff & Floor Management
•Supervise and direct floor staff throughout scheduled shifts
•Direct the work of 4+ full-time employees on every shift
•Interview candidates and make hiring, discipline, and termination recommendations that are given
particular weight (final decisions made by the General Manager / Operations Manager)
•Assist in training new employees on floor procedures and cashier/register operations
•Manage staff lunch and break timing to maintain floor and register coverage
•Serve as the on-floor point of contact for staff questions and issues
Coaching & Job Training
•Work alongside job training program participants on the floor, teaching the practical skills of retail
work—showing up on time, following procedure, serving a customer well
•Model and reinforce workplace expectations (attendance, teamwork, communication, accountability)
for staff who may be building a work history for the first time
•Give regular, specific feedback and share observations on participant progress and barriers with the
General Manager and program staff
•Recognize and celebrate milestones as participants take on greater responsibility
•Treat every shift as a training environment, not just a sales shift
Faith & Culture
•Help set the tone of the store: participate in staff devotions, prayer, and staff meetings as scheduled
•Pray with and for staff, and with customers where that is welcomed
•Live out and reinforce Belay’s core values on the floor, particularly with employees who are new to a
workplace built on them
•Represent Bud’s mission well to customers, donors, volunteers, and visiting groups
Customer Service & Customer Flow
•Monitor and manage customer traffic flow throughout the store
•Champion customer service excellence, ensuring customers’ needs are met and any issues are
resolved before they leave
•Oversee the cashier stand, ensuring accuracy and adherence to sales procedures
•Step in to assist at registers during high-volume periods as needed
Merchandising
•Manage the presentation, organization, and stocking of products on the sales floor
•Ensure merchandising standards, signage, and displays are maintained and current
•Coordinate floor resets, promotions, and seasonal displays as directed by management
Receiving & Stocking
•Manage the daily flow of incoming product from the dock to the sales floor
•Ensure accurate inventory, timely, and safe stocking, rotation, and placement of merchandise
Opening, Closing & Compliance
•Perform opening and/or closing duties as scheduled, including related security, cash handling, and
store-readiness procedures
•Ensure sales procedures are consistently followed by floor and cashier staff
•Ensure safety procedures are followed across the store and during receiving and stocking
•Support company sales initiatives and promotions as part of the broader team (not solely responsible
for sales results)
General
•Uphold store policies and company procedures
•Communicate regularly with the General Manager and Operations Manager on floor operations,
staffing input, and issues
•Perform other duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
Required
·Prior experience supervising a team in a retail, warehouse, or service environment
·Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
·Computer skills - Google Workspace, Basic Keyboarding, etc.
·Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
·Patience and a real desire to coach and develop people, including those rebuilding after incarceration,
homelessness, or addiction
·Available to work Tuesday- Saturdays and some opening/closing shifts
·Commitment to Bud’s Warehouse / Belay Enterprises’ mission and values, and willing to affirm and
sign the organization’s Statement of Faith
Physical Requirements
•Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
•Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
•Ability to work in a warehouse / retail floor environment
Nice to Have
•Bilingual in Spanish and English
•Forklift operation experience or certification
•Experience with Lightspeed or a similar retail POS system
•Experience mentoring or supervising in a job training, reentry, recovery, or ministry setting
Compensation
Salary: $58,500 per year, paid as a salary. This position is classified as exempt.
Sales Bonus: A monthly store sales bonus on the same sales thresholds used for the rest of the Bud’s
team—$150 when monthly store sales reach $115,000; $300 at $135,000; $450 at $155,000; $600 at
$175,000. Tiers are not cumulative.
Expected Earnings: Based on recent store sales, on-target total compensation is $60,000–$66,000 per year.
Benefits: Employer-sponsored health insurance, 401(k), and 2 weeks PTO, guaranteed days off each week
and holidays—plus the chance to lead a team where the work itself changes lives.
Bud’s Warehouse / Belay Enterprises Core Values
Jesus: We believe in the redemptive power of Jesus to inspire and transform lives.
Empowerment: We are dedicated to empowering individuals by providing them with the tools, skills,
and confidence needed to achieve self-sufficiency and success in the workforce.
Responsibility: We believe that the path to career success starts with taking ownership of our lives by
not making excuses and actually showing up with our whole selves each and every day.
Compassion: We approach our work with compassion and understanding, offering support and
encouragement to those we serve.
Integrity: We operate with integrity, honesty, and transparency in all our actions and decisions,
ensuring trust and accountability.
Respect: We treat every individual with dignity and respect, valuing their unique strengths and
potential.
Community: We foster a sense of community and belonging, encouraging collaboration and mutual
support among participants, staff, and partners.
Excellence: We strive for excellence in all aspects of our program, continually seeking to improve and
innovate to better serve our participants.
Service: We are committed to serving others, following the example of selfless service demonstrated
by Jesus.
Inclusivity: We embrace diversity and inclusivity, ensuring that our programs are accessible and
welcoming to all individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Hope: We believe in the power of hope to drive positive change and inspire individuals to overcome
challenges and achieve their goals.
How to Apply
Email your resume to kathie@budswarehouse.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the
position is filled.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including non-traditional work histories. If you can run a
floor and have a heart for this mission, we want to hear from you.
Bud’s Warehouse is a social enterprise of Belay Enterprises, Inc., a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Equal opportunity employer.
