Full Time Richland Assistant Store Manager

Goodwill-Industries-of-Southwestern-Michiga; Richland Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan in Richland, Michigan, is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for a full-time role that leads a store team, drives sales, and ensures excellent customer service while managing daily operations.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, strong cash handling skills, and the ability to train and motivate staff. A high school diploma and familiarity with retail/merchandising are preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competence in interpersonal relations, leadership and problem solving
• Demonstrated experience in cash handling
• Strong reading, writing, speaking and communication skills
• Ability to train and explain processes to others
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Previous retail and merchandising experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train and coach team members to reach top performance.
• Demonstrate competence in all store job levels.
• Work with team to meet and exceed sales goals through service, production, merchandising and accurate business practices.
• Maintain proper in-store stock levels and stock rotation.
• Oversee all aspects of cash handling procedures.
• Follow safety and retail guidelines.
• Perform any additional duties to ensure smooth, profitable operation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Cash handling

Communication skills

Train others

Motivation

Supervisory experience

Retail experience

Merchandising experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Additional college coursework

Job description

Position:Full Time Richland Assistant Store Manager

Location: Richland, MI

Job Id:503

# of Openings:1

WHY WORK FOR GOODWILL?

Ready for a career with impact? Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan (Goodwill SWMI) gives you the opportunity to make a difference in your local community while building your professional skills. Goodwill SWMI is a complex enterprise offering a wide range of career opportunities. Our organization rewards creativity and innovation, while offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Our team members enjoy a unique work environment that is professional, fast paced and fulfilling.

ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION

Goodwill SWMI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Our nearly 300 dedicated team members help achieve our mission of improving the community by providing employment, education, training and support services tailored to individual needs across a six county territory. At Goodwill SWMI, the work we do makes a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve and, in turn, in the communities in which we live.

Goodwill SWMI manages ten retail stores (with attached, attended donation centers and one stand-alone donation center), Contract Manufacturing Operations as well as Custodial & Janitorial business units. These business operations provide stability to our organization that is not always enjoyed by nonprofit organizations solely funded by outside sources.

Our organization’s values shape our culture and guide our interactions with program participants, customers, community and one another. Our shared commitment to Living the Mission; Promoting Teamwork; Driving Collaboration; Taking Responsibility for our Actions and Behaviors; Respecting and Appreciating Others is what makes us successful and inspires all that we do.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Functions

• Supervise, train and coach team members so they perform to the highest level of their abilities
• Demonstrate competence in all levels of jobs performed in the store
• Work with team members to meet and exceed established sales goals through service, production, merchandising and accurate business practices
• Maintain proper in-store stock levels of merchandise and stock rotation
• Oversee all aspects of Cash Handling procedures
• Follow all safety and retail guidelines and procedures
• Perform any additional duties needed to ensure smooth, profitable operation of the facility

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated competence in interpersonal relations, leadership and problem solving

Demonstrated experience in cash handling

Strong reading, writing, speaking and communication skills

Ability to train and explain processes to others

Ability to motivate self and others

Previous supervisory experience preferred

Previous retail and merchandising experience preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required

Additional college coursework preferred

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift 35 pounds repeatedly, reaching, bending, twisting; extended periods spent standing

Other

Must be able to work a variety of hours in order to close or open the store

Must have a reliable vehicle in order to conduct required off-site agency business

Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator license

Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and theft-related background check

Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan