Retail Assistant Store Manager

Goodwill of Middle Georgia and the CSRA is seeking a qualified, motivated Assistant Store Manager for our Middle Georgia locations!

Do you have supervisory experience in retail, food services, manufacturing, or similar industries? Do you have strong customer service, financial, production, and staff management experience? Have you led a team of 15 to 30 employees? Our Assistant Store Manager position may be the opportunity for you!

This position starts off between $13 - $15 per hour with annual merit increases and production bonuses. All team members are eligible for a variety of career development and skill training classes at no cost and can enjoy a generous team member discount. Full-time team members are also eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance along with paid time off.

Summary

Manage the daily operations of a high-volume retail store, in an assistant role. Acts as Store Manager in the manager’s absence.

Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

• Work closely with the Store Manager to achieve goals and objectives and to increase sales and donations.
• Ensure that the store audits are maintained at or above an acceptable level
• Able to delegate work to appropriate employees.
• Oversee daily operations of all Store functional areas including sales floor, storefront, donation center, production areas, and moving products internally.
• Supports the Store Manager in interviews, hiring, and completing the onboarding process for all new hires.
• Maintain a functional awareness of competition and retail trends, being able to suggest appropriate courses of action.
• Ensure the LP Audits are maintained at an acceptable level
• Empower, lead, and manage store staff; ensuring safety, productivity, and success.
• Maintain a strong knowledge of the Point-Of-Sale System.
• Ensure security and safety systems are in working order, including but not limited to door locks, alarms, bank deposits, refunds, vouchers, and incident reports
• To perform all other duties as assigned.
• Recommend changes to operational procedures to achieve maximized expense-to-revenue ratios.
• Performs all opening and closing procedures and responsibilities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in a career in retail
• Proficiency with POS reporting procedures
• At least 2 years supervising retail operations (or similar) with experience in being held accountable and responsible for the success of the business, operations, and financial results of a function or department.
• Ability to work varied schedules to include weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays. In coordination with the Store Manager must be able to work any hours necessary to provide complete store coverage and supervision.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid Driver's License (Class C), car insurance, and reliable automobile.
• High School or GED preferred
• Ability to use a computer with a basic knowledge of Word, Excel, and other Office programs.
• To train, develop and recognize talent and leadership.

Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants based on race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, orientation, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, handicap or veteran status.

To learn more about your next career opportunity with Goodwill, visit our website: https://www.goodwillworks.org/work-at-goodwill/