Assistant Manager - 523707

Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina, Inc.; Caldwell Village (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking a Retail Store Manager to oversee operations, promote a positive environment, and maximize profits in a high-volume variety store. The role requires effective management skills and previous retail experience to ensure store success and adherence to Goodwill's mission.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Two to three years of retail experience preferred.
• Exemplary management skills required.
• Valid Driver’s License highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise associates and assist in store operations.
• Manage cash register and maintain inventory.
• Ensure compliance with company policies.

Skills

Planning

Organizing

Customer Service

Training

Merchandising

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

2901 S Main St, Anderson, SC 29624, USA Req #7778

Monday, May 5, 2025

Goodwill Industries helps people become independent through education and training leading to employment.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

To effectively maintain a strong work ethic to manage a high volume retail variety store.

To encourage and promote a mutual associate/customer/donor relationship which enhances the profitability of Goodwill Industries.

To establish positive relationships with clients and associates to successfully implement Goodwill’s mission services.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assist the store managers in the development and operations of the assigned store to maximize retail market share and donations in compliance with the annual operating budget.
• To work under the supervision of the Retail Store Manager to learn all functions of operating a retail store.
• After successfully completing Management Training, to relieve manager on holidays, sick leave, etc., and act as manager in the manager’s absence, after thirty day training period.
• To supervise associates and clients in the day-to-day operations of a retail variety store in the manager’s absence. To also help cross train associates in other areas of responsibility.
• To accurately operate the cash register, which includes validating methods of payment (i.e. cash, check, money orders, gift certificates, or charge card purchases), validating register tapes, balancing and counting-down cash drawers.
• To successfully maintain monthly inventories, make daily bank deposits, weekly schedules, reconciliation of daily sales receipts, and prepare daily reports accurately and timely.
• To maintain merchandising displays and coordinate sales promotion activities. To help ensure that all production is exceeded to benefit the location.
• To process, stock, merchandise, colorize, size, tag, barb, and date merchandise.
• To perform and assign where needed general housekeeping, custodial and janitorial duties as may be scheduled and assigned.
• To attend all training and established managers meetings as scheduled.
• To ensure compliance with established Goodwill policies and procedures.
• To assist at other locations as needed
• To work with the entire store team to maximize growth of the location.
• To adhere to all attendance policies and all LP policies and procedures.
• To perform all other duties as assigned.

Responsible to: Retail Store Manager

Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Work Experience: Two to three years of retail experience, or experience in relevant field, highly preferred. Must have exemplary management skills that include planning, organizing, scheduling, directing, merchandising, training, recruiting and customer service. Valid Driver’s License highly preferred and may be required in specific locations.

Physical Requirements: Daily requirements may include climbing, balancing, reaching, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, stooping, kneeling, handling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. May be exposed to dust and odors. May be required to do limited work outdoors.

Safety & Security: Responsible for following all safety, security, and money handling procedures, as directed by Goodwill policy.

Work Hours: As assigned by store location. Must be flexible to the needs and changing needs of the store to cover absences within the location.

Work Attire: Each associate is expected to present a fashionable, neat, and clean appearance that will be reflective of Goodwill’s positive image in the community. Each associate is also required to abide by the dress code, including wearing the required name badge, where visible, at all times.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS -GOODWILL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER – Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled