Assistant Manager - Full Time - Lexington

Kids for the Future; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina, Inc. is seeking a capable professional to support a high-volume retail operation in Lexington, SC. This role focuses on developing store performance, managing daily tasks, and assisting in training.

You will work under the Retail Store Manager, learn all store functions, and step in during holidays or absences after the initial training period. The environment emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• General responsibilities require a strong work ethic and customer/donor relations.
• Ability to manage daily operations and inventories.
• Supervise associates and assist in training during manager absence.

Responsibilities

• Assist the store manager in development and operations to maximize market share.
• Learn all functions of operating a retail store under the Retail Store Manager.
• Relieve manager on holidays and sick leave after the 30-day training period.
• Supervise associates and clients in day-to-day store operations.
• Operate cash register, validate payments, balance and count cash drawers.
• Maintain inventories, deposits, schedules, daily reports, and reconciliations.
• Maintain displays and coordinate sales promotions.
• Process, stock, merchandise, tag, and date merchandise.
• Attend trainings and adhere to Goodwill policies.

Job description

• Location 1307 W. Main St.,Lexington, SC, 29072,United States
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

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

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, family medical history, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable Accommodations:

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process may request assistance by contacting [e-mail] or calling 864-351-0100. Alternative methods of applying are available upon request.

Essential Functions:

Employment is contingent upon the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential job functions may include physical requirements such as lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, and moving objects.