Assistant Manager Retail Fairfax

Goodwill-of-Greater-Washington-; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability (short/long-term)

Dental & vision insurance

Pet insurance

Employee discounts

EAP

401(k) with match after 1 year

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Goodwill of the Greater Washington is seeking a retail leader to partner with the store manager and guide a team in a dynamic, community-focused environment. You will drive daily operations, coach staff, and deliver exceptional customer service while upholding company policies and safety standards.

You will focus on developing talent, supervising associates, and ensuring smooth store operations with a strong emphasis on community impact and mission-driven goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 1–3 years previous management experience in retail or similar service oriented business.
• Basic math and computer skills (timekeeping, POS, spreadsheets).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must be willing to work flexible days and hours to meet a seven-day operation.
• Personal vehicle to transport store receipts to the bank.

Responsibilities

• Assists the store manager with the overall operation of the business unit.
• Develops, coaches and trains all direct reports in the business unit.
• Helps to create an atmosphere of ongoing exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Makes recommendations for hiring and evaluating of associates on the team.
• Assists the store manager in performing the daily administrative/clerical functions of store operations.
• Provides exceptional customer service to customers, including resolving concerns.
• Models, monitors and enforces compliance with company policies and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Process management

Customer focus

Communication

Computer skills

Flexibility

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Job description

Overview

Exciting and diverse retail leadership opportunity in a dynamic work environment. We offer excellent compensation, healthcare, career growth, paid PTO, no inventory or overnights, and bonus potential. Be a decision maker and lead a team while improving your community.

Goodwill offers exciting opportunities for professional growth, and robust benefits, including personal time off (PTO), paid holidays, basic life insurance, short/long term disability benefits, individual and family medical, dental and vision benefits, pet insurance, generous employee discounts, and access to an employee assistance program (EAP). 403(b)/401(k) plan with match available after 1 year. Bonus eligible.

Essential Competencies

• Develops Direct Reports and Others
• Process Management
• Customer Focus
• Confronting Direct Reports
• Managing Diversity
• Functional and Technical Skills

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Assists the store manager with the overall operation of the business unit.
2. Develops, coaches and trains all direct reports in the business unit.
3. Helps to create an atmosphere of ongoing exceptional customer service to internal (associates, peers, other departments) and external customers (donors, shoppers, community partners).
4. Makes recommendations for hiring and evaluating of associates on the team.
5. Assists the store manager in performing the daily administrative/clerical functions of store operations.
6. Provides exceptional customer service to customers, to include resolving customer concerns.
7. Fulfills the duties of store personnel only if needed.
8. Models, monitors and enforces compliance with company policies and standards. Monitors sales transactions associated with purchases and ensures proper sales procedures are followed.
9. Maintains the general appearance of the store and premises according to agency standards.
10. Assists in the enforcement of store safety and security procedures and ensures safety procedures are enforced on an ongoing basis. In some stores, may act as safety captain.
11. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has supervisory responsibility for associates including Team Leads.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent plus one to three years previous management experience in retail or similar service oriented business or environment (e.g. military experience).
2. Basic math and computer skills (ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets understand computerized time and attendance, understand POS systems etc.).
3. Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing in a clear manner.
4. Excellent customer service skills.
5. Must be willing to work flexible days and hours. Schedule must be flexible to meet the needs of a seven day per week business.
6. Personal vehicle to transport store receipts to the bank.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Associate’s degree or higher.
2. Fluency in a language other than English.