General Manager - Rochester Scott Rd.

Goodwill-Easter Seals of Minnesota; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 71,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Paid time off

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee discount

Job summary

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is seeking a General Manager to maximize donated goods retail sales, guiding store operations and staff in line with the organization's mission. This leadership role includes training, performance accountability, and ensuring strong community engagement.

The position emphasizes strategic thinking, people management, and a commitment to inclusive, supportive work environments while driving financial performance. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Effective communication with supervisors, employees and customers.
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft applications.
• Ability to 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 appropriately.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Windows/Microsoft

Independent work

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

People management

Coaching

Disabilities awareness

Recruiting

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree preferred

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: $71,135 - $99,784 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 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 appropriately

  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.

  Equal Opportunity Employer

  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.