General Manager - Faribault

Goodwill-Easter Seals of Minnesota; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Generous PTO

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

401(k) match

Employee discount

Job summary

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is seeking a General Manager to lead our Donated Goods Retail operations, maximizing sales and aligning with the organization’s mission. You will guide store personnel through development, training, and day-to-day management while ensuring strong financial controls and community engagement.

The role emphasizes talent management, operational efficiency, and a safe, customer-friendly environment, with opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant leadership or management experience required.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree preferred.
• Experience working with persons with disadvantages or disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee store operations to ensure efficient daily performance.
• Manage talent development and training of store personnel.
• Oversee store business management through reporting and communication.
• Engage with community programs and educational efforts.
• Promote safety and a welcoming environment for staff and customers.

Skills

Communication

Windows/MS Office

Project coordination

Organization

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

People management

Disabilities awareness

Talent recruitment

Confidential information

Customer service

Diversity engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Job description

Position Summary

The General Manager is responsible for maximizing sales and revenues to meet Donated Goods Retail's commitment to the mission and values of Goodwill-Easter Seals MN. This position provides high-level leadership and guidance through development and training of store personnel and store operations.

Day in the life

In a typical day, a General Manager can expect to...

• Store Operations: Ensure the retail store operates efficiently and effectively.
• Talent Management: Ensure store talent is trained and developed and manage store personnel needs.
• Store Business Management: Ensure financial and business control through reporting and communication.
• Services and 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: $72,913 - $102,278 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

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, 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
• Knowledge/expertise working with persons with disadvantages and/or disabilities and barriers to employment
• Ability to recruit high quality individuals and build a strong team
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriatelyAbility 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.

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