Location: Clear Lake or Fort Dodge, IA
Schedule: Full-Time | Exempt
Reports To: Thrift Solutions Director
Supervises: 3 Thrift Store Managers
Are you a retail leader who loves building something from the ground up and optimizing what already exists?
One Vision is looking for a Store Development Manager to lead the expansion and operational excellence of our growing Thrift Services division. This role blends strategy, hands-on retail leadership, and community impact - all while directly supporting our mission to serve individuals with disabilities.
Our thrift stores don't just generate revenue - they promote sustainability, support inclusive employment, and strengthen the communities we serve.
If you thrive in growth environments, enjoy developing leaders, and love seeing numbers move because of smart strategy and strong execution - keep reading.
Identify and evaluate new store locations
Conduct feasibility and market research
Build budgets and business plans
Coordinate licensing, site build-out, and launch
Lead grand opening strategy and community engagement
Oversee performance of 3 store managers
Set budgets, sales goals, and KPIs
Standardize operations across all locations
Analyze financial and operational data to drive decisions
Improve profitability, sales per square foot, and staffing stability
Recruit, train, and coach store managers
Conduct performance evaluations
Build strong culture and accountability
Foster engagement and retention
Collaborate on marketing campaigns
Increase donation rates and loyalty sign-ups
Ensure strong customer experience standards
Elevate secret shopper results and operational consistency
You will directly impact:
Year-over-year revenue growth
Gross & net profit margins
Sales per employee & per square foot
Team engagement and turnover rates
Expansion readiness and standardization
Customer satisfaction and donation growth
This is a data-driven leadership role where financial insight meets people leadership.
5+ years in retail or customer service leadership
Multi-unit or supervisory experience
Strong business acumen & financial literacy
Experience opening or launching a new business (major plus!)
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Project management strength
Flexibility for occasional nights/weekends
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma + 7 years supervisory experience
OR
Associate's Degree + 5 years supervisory experience
OR
Bachelor's Degree + 3 years supervisory experience
Thrift experience is preferred but not required.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
Ability to stand for extended periods
Frequent lifting, bending, carrying, climbing, and moving merchandise
At One Vision, we believe in:
Living our mission daily
Leading with empathy and integrity
Championing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
Including those impacted by decisions
Growing through curiosity and resilience
Working collaboratively toward strategic goals
Your leadership here supports meaningful employment, environmental sustainability, and life-changing services for individuals with disabilities.
This isn't just retail.
It's retail with purpose.
If you're energized by growth, accountability, teamwork, and measurable impact - we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and help us expand opportunity, sustainability, and community impact across Iowa.
All offers are contingent on passing a background check and drug screen.
One Vision is a nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1966, with a mission to stand with and support people with disabilities to pursue their best life.
We proudly serve individuals across Iowa through a variety of person-centered programs and services designed to promote independence, inclusion, and opportunity:
🔹Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) | Supportive services that empower individuals to live, learn, and work in their own homes and communities — on their own terms.
🔹Smart Living | Smart Living integrates enabling technology and remote support into our community-based services. This approach enhances independence and community inclusion by prioritizing personalized tech solutions as the first line of support.
🔹Community Employment Services | We help people with disabilities find meaningful employment that reflects their interests and abilities. Our individualized approach ensures each person has a voice in choosing a career path where they can succeed and thrive.
Several One Vision branches help fund and expand our impact by creating inclusive opportunities and promoting positive environmental outcomes.
🔹Thrift Stores | Located in Clear Lake, Fort Dodge, and Waterloo, our thrift stores offer quality goods while supporting vital disability services.
🔹Thrift Solutions | Our textile recycling branch partners with over 70 thrift locations, keeping more than 2 million pounds of materials out of landfills annually — supporting sustainability and our mission.
🔹Glen Oaks Community | A 55+ active living community offering rental homes at TimberCrest Apartments or ownership at Terraces Townhomes, providing vibrant, independent living for older adults.
🔹Boyer Pool & Wellness Center | An inclusive wellness space featuring an indoor heated pool, hot tub, gymnasium, walking track, fitness classes, and more — open to the public.
