Assistant Store Manager

Goodwill Industries of Akron; Tallmadge (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Akron is seeking an Assistant Store Manager who will support the Store Manager, assist with interviewing, scheduling, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions while ensuring smooth daily operations in donations, processing and sales. You will supervise staff, handle cash draws, deposits, banking procedures, and prepare reports.

The role emphasizes community service, career development opportunities, and an inclusive, team‑oriented work environment with comprehensive

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic mathematical skills are necessary.
• Ability to lift and move up to 30 lbs.
• Experience operating a cash register and performing stock duties is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in interviewing, scheduling, performance appraisals, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Direct, supervise, and train staff in daily duties including donations, processing, and sales.
• Accurately operate the cash register/POS and perform opening/closing procedures and nightly deposits.
• Prepare reports such as donation counts, daily statements, deposits, and store audits.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Goodwill Industries of Akron, OH is looking to hire an Assistant Store Manager. Are you goal-oriented and looking for an opportunity to prove yourself? Are you a get-it-done type of person who is interested in the career development resources that the Goodwill has to offer? Do you want to serve your community while building your career? If so, please read on!

We offer great full-time benefits including medical insurance, vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, flexible spending accounts (FSA), short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness coverage, accident insurance, holiday pay, vacation/sick leave (PTO), and a retirement savings plan.

ABOUT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF AKRON

Founded in Boston, MA in 1902 by Reverend Edgar J Helms, Goodwill has been providing opportunities for men and women across America and around the world ever since. Goodwill Industries of Akron was established in 1927 in a one‑room salon at the corner of Howard and Furnace Streets as a branch of Goodwill Industries of Cleveland. Today, we continue to flourish as we serve Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland, and Richland counties. Our mission is to help individuals prepare for, find, and retain employment.

In order to hire and retain employees who share our core values of commitment, teamwork, honesty, and customer service to carry forward this mission, we offer good benefits and opportunities for career development.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS AN ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

As an Assistant Store Manager you provide support and assistance to the Store Manager in all areas in the completion of their duties. These duties including initiating the interview process by reviewing applications, scheduling of employees, assisting in appraising performance and making recommendations for disciplinary action. You direct, supervise, and train retail staff in completion of daily duties in the areas of donations, processing and sales. You operate the cash register and point of sale system accurately and efficiently. You perform opening and closing procedures along with banking procedures including daily reconciliation, and make nightly cash deposits as needed. With attention to detail, you complete reports such as donation counts, readings, daily business statements, deposits, cash drawer balances and complete monthly store audits.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

• Ability to lift and move up to 30 lbs.
• Able to operate cash register, perform stock duties and provide customer service
• Ability to drive and carry a valid driver's license and proof of insurance
• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Basic mathematical skills

Previous supervisory and training experience in customer service with retail or food service experience along with knowledge of cash register procedures, stock control, banking procedures, merchandising and display is highly desirable. Are you self-motivated but also a team player? Are you able to work efficiently with an awareness of what is going on around you? Do you have excellent communication skills? Are you reliable? Do you have a positive attitude and take pride in your work? If so, then you might just be perfect for this position!

WORK SCHEDULE

You must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays as required including at minimum two closing shifts per week.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Goodwill Industries of Akron is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities/Females/Disability/Protected Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity