MIT

Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas; Idalou (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas is hiring a Retail Store Manager in Training (MIT) in Lubbock, TX. The role oversees daily store operations and is a training path toward a General Manager position. Requires flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends. Regular full-time with a starting hourly wage of $18.00.

The MIT reports to Field Management/Director of Retail and works in the Retail department with duties spanning customer service, store safety, security, and staff development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to complete daily reports.
• Must be able to communicate with the public in a positive manner.
• Must be honest and dependable.
• Must have clean clothing and good hygiene.
• Must have valid Texas driver’s license and insurance, with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates Goodwill’s mission and Core Four values daily.
• Provide excellent customer service to customers.
• Manages all retail operations for the store location.
• Handle documentation with HR and Field Management.
• Ensure financial paperwork is completed on time with accounting support.
• Maintain safety and security procedures for the facility.
• Lead, train and develop store staff.
• Ensure store cleanliness and merchandising standards.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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MIT

Regular Full Time Retail Store Management, Lubbock, TX, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $18.00 Hourly

Job Title

Retail Store Manager in Training (MIT)

Reports To

Field Management/Director of Retail

Status

Non-Exempt, Full time

Department

Retail

MISSION STATEMENT

Goodwill is a local non-profit helping people overcome challenges, build skills, find jobs and grow careers.

We achieve our mission through implementing Goodwill’s core values of integrity, inclusiveness, innovation, and empathy--values that promote and strengthen self-worth and skills that help individuals maintain long-term employment and an improved standard of living.

Summary

Oversees the day-to-day operations of assigned retail store. This is a training position to prepare highly qualified new hires or existing Assistant Store Managers for a General Manager position.MIT must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the Mission of Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas on a daily basis: “Goodwill is a local non-profit helping people overcome challenges, find jobs & grow careers.”
• Demonstrate the Core Four in all interactions: “Be Honest, Be on Time, Work Hard and Be Respectful of Others.”
• Provide excellent customer service to both external and internal customers
• Manages all retail operations for store location.
• Responsible for all documentation such as: Incident reports, Disciplinary Action, Personnel Action Forms, United Way Pledge Forms and other employee related documentation with support from HR with cc to Field Management and Director of Retail.
• Ensures that all financial paperwork including, but not limited to, sales, production, timecards, logs, inventories, and other assigned work is properly completed and in a timely manner with support from Accounting, and cc Field Management.
• Responsible for all safety systems and procedures in the facility including, but not limited to, safety meetings, safety inspections, fire extinguishers, escape routes, hazards, etc. Must immediately report safety hazards and take steps to ensure safety of public and employees with support from the Health & Safety Department.
• Responsible for all security on the premises including, but not limited to, ensuring facility is properly secured (locked), security systems are working and turned on, normally locked doors are locked (office, dressing room, etc.), outside lighting is working, and any other security issues observed.
• Responsible for security of money including, but not limited to, keeping safe on full lock during store hours, as well as throughout the night, change funds, deposit bags, cash drawers, cashier codes, etc.
• Maintains positive, team atmosphere and relations with peers, subordinates, and other departments.
• Maintains and continuously updates the retail merchandising of the store.
• Maintain appropriate standards of cleanliness and organization of sales floor, production area, and store grounds.
• Collaborate effectively with the Field Management on problem solving, training and development of staff.
• Provides leadership, guidance, and professional development to store staff.
• Models the expected behavior of staff, including the Core 4.
• Directs, supervises, and coordinates staff activities to assure store goals and objectives are being met.
• Provides training and development to all store staff members and encourages an environment of learning and growth, supported by HR, Field Management, and Director of Retail.
• Ensures departmental equity and compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Must have own transportation to be able to support store banking needs.
• Keep store equipment in proper working order. Notify Director of Operations/Facilities Manager of any maintenance requests.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures with the support of the Health & Safety Department.
• Maintain good housekeeping, keeping customer & employee walkways & aisles clear of hazards at all times, which includes inspecting on an hourly basis.
• Ensure that donation attendants are making eye contact with donors, assist donors with the unloading of items, offer a Goodwill receipt and thank donor.
• Adhere to, demonstrates, and promotes all Goodwill policies, procedures and regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service to both external and internal customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises retail store staff, directs the development of Assistant Store Managers, Supervisors, and store teams .

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to complete daily reports.
• Must be able to communicate with the public in a positive manner.
• Must be honest and dependable.
• Must have clean clothing and good hygiene.
• Must have valid Texas driver’s license, proof of liability insurance, and good driving record to obtain auto insurance coverage.
• Abilityto travel and drive inside the Goodwill territory and abide by all procedures pertaining to the use of a company vehicle.

Education and/or Experience

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Previous cashiering and supervisory experience.
• Management and customer relations skills.
• Good math aptitude.
• Working knowledge of cashiering, bank deposits and retail sales.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling and crouching.
• Is regularly required to talk or hear.
• Must be able to walk and stand for up to eight hours per day.
• Must be able to use hands and feet and reach with hands and arms.
• Must have sufficient eyesight and manual dexterity to discriminate between and classify items.
• Must be able to regularly lift and carry 30 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must utilize team lift when items are bulky and/or over 50 pounds. Must demonstrate and coach safe lifting practices.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches and less) and color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• While performing the duties of this job the employee will be exposed to airborne particles (dust, animal hair, lint).
• May work outside in hot, cold, or wet conditions.
• The work environment ranges from very quiet to noisy.

Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.