Assistant Manager

Abilene Goodwill Industries; Snyder (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Abilene Goodwill Industries is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for the Snyder, TX store. This role supports the Store Manager in overseeing daily operations, maximizing sales, managing staff, controlling expenses, and ensuring a safe, friendly shopping environment for donors and customers.

You will lead a diverse team, provide training, supervise cash handling and POS use, and ensure excellent customer service across donation, sales floor, and checkout areas.

Qualifications

• 6 months retail sales experience required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• High School/GED preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and operate a computer.

Responsibilities

• Monitor process flow and improve operations to drive sales.
• Ensure outstanding customer service and a friendly environment.
• Train and supervise employees; greet customers and assist donors.
• Oversee donations, stock, and checkout procedures.
• Operate POS and scanning technology accurately.
• Handle transactions, discounts, and tax exemptions.
• Follow the Goodwill mission and 'round up' program guidance.
• Maintain security: money handling and safeguarding the store.
• Assist with inventory management and stocking.
• Address concerns and communicate resolutions with Manager.
• Help hire, train, and develop staff; enforce policies.

Skills

Supervise employees

Motivate team

Customer service

Cash handling

POS proficiency

Communication

Stand/walk long periods

Lift and carry

Education

High School/GED preferred

Tools

POS system

Scanner

ADP/scheduling (implied)

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

FT Hourly Snyder Store, Snyder, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1124

Location: Clyde, Eastland, Brownwood, Brady, Sweetwater, N1st, Pine, Sherwood, Big Spring

POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Store Manager follows the Store Manager’s direction in overseeing the daily business operations of the store. Ensures maximum sales and profitability through merchandise, donated and new goods, expense control, team management, operating costs, loss prevention and safety. Responsible for motivating, training and supervising a diverse group of employees in day-to-day tasks. Ensures excellent customer experience throughout all areas including the donation door, sales floor and cash wrap.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• 6 months retail sales experience required
• Supervisory experience preferred
• High School/GED preferred
• Must be able to read, write and operate computer

QUALIFICATIONS / SPECIFIC SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to supervise and motivate employees.
• Ability to handle the needs of disabled employees in a sensitive and effective manner.
• Ability to quickly make decisions and resolve conflict
• Ability to accurately operate and balance cash register
• Ability to communicate appropriately with coworkers and customers
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform their duties (POS, Scanner, warehouse equipment, etc.)
• Must be able to safely handle, lift and carry items
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods
• Ability to stoop and bend
• Willing to perform tasks necessary to ensure continuous store operations
• Ability to work varied hours and days as business dictates

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

(E - Essential function of job duties)

• Responsible for consistently monitoring process flow and making improvements as necessary. (donated/new goods to floor to securing a sale) (E)
• Responsible for making certain each customer receives outstanding service by providing a customer friendly environment (E)
• Provide training and follow up to ensure employees greet/acknowledge each customer, display solid product knowledge & express genuine concern for customers & their needs. (E)
• Provide direction and leads team in offering excellent customer experience at the donation door. Ensure donations are accepted graciously, every customer is thanked and a receipt is offered to each donor (E)
• Proficient with POS system and scanning technology (E)
• Accurately & efficiently complete all sales transactions including discounts, tax exemptions, voids, cash donations, etc (E)
• Understand Goodwill Mission programs and follows the “round up” scripting to support the Mission. Ensures employees are trained and held accountable for “round up” process (E)
• Maintain security protocol regarding passwords, money handling and safeguarding the facility (E)
• Responsible for intake and inventory management of new goods. Create and maintain a system to organize and secure all new goods. Replenish stock appropriately. (E)
• Responsible for promptly addressing customer and employee concerns, and communicating situations/resolutions with Manager (E)
• Make appropriate decisions in a variety of situations including but not limited to altercations, medical emergencies, theft, power failure, inclement weather, etc. (E)
• Responsible for ensuring the store is operating efficiently and employees stay on task to meet or exceed established goals (sales, production, roundup, etc.) (E)
• Maintain knowledge of products, placement, pricing and train staff of such. (E)
• Work with Manager to create and maintain a schedule that provides store coverage. Monitor store coverage and take measures to ensure appropriate staffing.
• Edit and approve time in conjunction with Manager. (E)
• At the direction of the Manager, facilitate floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance & store housekeeping. (E)
• Follow budgetary guidelines & improve processes to meet or exceed those guidelines. (E)
• Must be able to navigate and troubleshoot databases such as POS, ADP/scheduling, outlook, virtual meetings, etc. (E)
• Receive and monitor stock & process/replenish merchandise in store. (E)
• Work with Manager to hire and train new staff, as well as provide ongoing training. (E)
• Train and educate staff regarding behavior, productivity and attendance. Inform Manager of issues or potential issues. (E)
• Enforce and adhere to all company policies, procedures & practices including but not limited to operating procedures, general rules, signage, pricing & loss prevention. (E)
• Process all required documentation and paperwork accurately and timely. (E)
• Assist Manager to complete competencies and evaluations thoroughly and timely. (E)
• Create and foster a respectful and inclusive team environment. Communicate appropriately & positively with co-workers & others. (E)
• Set a positive example and represent Goodwill appropriately. (E)
• Perform other duties & responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.