Assistant Store Manager - Hudson, WI

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota; Hudson (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Paid time off

Medical, dental & vision plans

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee discount

Limited holiday hours

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead a team in delivering outstanding customer service while maximizing donations to meet sales and revenue goals. You will supervise staff, coordinate daily operations, and ensure programs and safety standards are followed. The role emphasizes community involvement and a supportive work environment.

Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferred with 3-5 years of experience in retail management or human services.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and customers.
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft applications.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with the ability to prioritize.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong people management and coaching skills.
• Ability to build a strong team.
• Knowledge/expertise in working with persons with disadvantages and/or disabilities, as well as barriers to employment.
• Ability to recruit quality individuals.
• Strong conflict management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Ability and desire to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to interact with a diverse population in a human-services setting.

Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence: Ensure the retail store runs efficiently and effectively.
• Talent Management: Ensure employees are trained and developed; manage store personnel needs
• Performance & Standards: Ensure financial and business control through reporting and communication.
• Services & Programs: Ensure continued community involvement and education around Goodwill-Easter Seals
• Safety: Help contribute to a safe, welcoming environment for employees and customers.

Skills

Effective communication

Windows & MS Office

Multitasking

Organizational skills

People management

Coaching

Customer service

Diversity awareness

Recruiting

Conflict management

Confidential information handling

Team building

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferred

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for maximizing donations to ensure sales and revenues are met by providing leadership and guidance to create a store environment focused on customer service and employee satisfaction, while executing store operations within organizational guidelines. Provides supervision and direction to employees while performing job duties in support of Goodwill-Easter Seals’ mission and values.

Day in the life

In a typical day, an Assistant Store Manager can expect to ...

• Operational Excellence: Ensure the retail store runs efficiently and effectively.
• Talent Management: Ensure employees are trained and developed; manage store personnel needs
• Performance & Standards: Ensure financial and business control through reporting and communication.
• Services & Programs: Ensure continued community involvement and education around Goodwill-Easter Seals
• Safety: Help contribute to a safe, welcoming environment for employees and customers.

Job Pay & Perks

• Pay range: $55,158 - $77,431 per year
• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) prioritizes work-life balance. We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, generous paid time off (PTO) program, competitive medical, dental and vision plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee discount!
• Work-life balance: every/other weekend rotation, no overnights or late closing shifts, and limited holiday hours
• GESMN retail locations are closed New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day!
• Opportunities for career development and advancement

About You

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and customers
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft applications
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with the ability to prioritize
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical, problem solving and strategic thinking skills
• Strong people management and coaching skills
• Ability to build a strong team
• Knowledge/expertise in working with persons with disadvantages and/or disabilities, as well as barriers to employment
• Ability to recruit quality individuals
• Strong conflict management skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Ability and desire to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to interact with a diverse population in a human-services setting

Prior Experience & Education

• 3-5 Years of relevant experience required
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferred

About Us

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has been creating career possibilities together with partners since 1919. Many people know Goodwill stores, but don’t know store proceeds support nearly 20 programs for job seekers to access resources and find careers that lead to advancement. Read more about us here.

Star Tribune Top Workplace 6 years running.

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GESMN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other categories protected by law.