Assistant Store Manager

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona; Ballenger Creek (MD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

401K

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

Goodwill of Monocacy Valley is seeking a Store Manager to lead daily sales floor operations and drive performance at GCNA locations. You will guide a team, manage donor and customer service, and ensure brand standards and budget targets are met.

The role requires a High School Diploma and 1 year of retail management experience, plus strong Microsoft Office skills and English proficiency. Occasional travel between stores is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• One-year work experience in Retail Management required.
• One-year customer service experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen where applicable.
• Ability to speak and read English proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes retail operations plan to achieve goals for income, revenue, and production.
• Monitors product levels daily to achieve budget targets.
• Ensures payroll and operating costs are managed to budget.
• Delivers excellent customer service to donors and customers.
• De-escalates customer situations and resolves issues.
• Maintains clean, well-kept stores reflecting the Goodwill brand.
• Partners with community businesses to promote the mission.
• Leads day-to-day sales floor operations and trains staff.
• Acts as key holder, closing shift manager, and backup to the Store Manager.
• Processes complex sales transactions, including returns.
• Travel to other GCNA locations to assist stores and attend training.
• Collaborates with Asset Protection, HR, Safety, Finance, etc., to meet goals.
• Builds a high-performing team and manages performance reviews.
• Supports culture change and models core values: Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, Innovation.

Skills

Customer service

People leadership

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Starting Pay:

$50,958.00 Annual

This position is eligible for a monthly performance bonus of up to $1,000 based on performance goals.

Position Description

Leads the daily operations of the sales floor at a Retail Store location for Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (GCNA) and its affiliated entities to help fund the Goodwill mission of ending unemployment. Assists with leading production room as appropriate. Key responsibilities include people leadership, store operations, customer service, financial management, inventory control, donation processing, and training and development of store Team Members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and executes retail operations plan to achieve daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly goals for operating income, revenue, and production.
• Monitors product levels (floor work, as-is, recycle, trash, seasonal back stock) daily to achieve bottom line sales budget against targets.
• Ensures payroll costs and operating costs are managed to budget.
• Ensures Team Members deliver excellent customer service to donors and customers.
• Works to de‑escalate customer situations while finding an appropriate solution.
• Ensures store locations are clean, well‑kept, and reflect the Goodwill brand appropriately.
• Partners with community businesses and organizations to promote Goodwill mission.
• Serves as a Goodwill ambassador to the community.
• Leads the day‑to‑day operations of the sales floor.
• Ensures that Retail Store Associates and Customer Service Manager are well‑trained and fulfill their duties and responsibilities.
• Acts as a key holder for the store, closing shift manager, and backup to the Store Manager.
• Processes complex sales transactions, including customer returns.
• Ensures that Team Members are operating per company standards and procedures.
• Will need to travel to other GCNA locations in order to assist other stores and to attend personal training and development classes.
• Transfers to different stores at any given moment due to business needs.
• Partners with support areas (Asset Protection, Human Resources, Safety, Finance, etc.) to further business goals and ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Builds a high‑performing team.
• Responsible for performance management (coaching, discipline, performance improvement plans, and annual reviews), staffing, compensation, and development of Team Members.
• Plays critical role in driving company culture change efforts and change management processes.
• Models Goodwill Core Values - Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• One‑year work experience in Retail Management required
• One‑year customer service experience required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen, where applicable for position
• Ability to speak and read English proficiently

You will be eligible for a comprehensive Total Rewards package, 1st of the month following 60 days of employment that includes the following:

• 5 Medical Plans
• Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 3 Dental Plans
• Vision Plan
• 401K
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off; Sick and Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• These are just a few highlights of our key benefit offerings!

Become a valued member of an organization where good work meets community impact. Our mission is: Empowering Individuals, Strengthening Families, and Building Stronger Communities. Goodwill provides no‑cost career development, training, and education services to help individuals build a better life for themselves and their families. Our core values are Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation. Everything we accomplish as a team is centered around these core values. Together, we create an inclusive and welcoming environment for each other. With stores conveniently located near you, you can work for a company where team strength and success are valued and encouraged. Join our team and gain opportunities for job growth at Goodwill and beyond.

Goodwill of Monocacy Valley is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race (including traits associated with race, e.g., hairstyles), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, military status, age, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state and local fair employment practice laws.

Individuals with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or state or local laws. Please contact Goodwill of Monocacy Valley at 1-833-624-0920 option 6 or [e-mail] if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

For questions about your application or employment with Goodwill of Monocacy Valley, please contact our Candidate Support Line at 1-833-624-0920, option 5.