Retail Store Lead: Community Impact & Growth

Goodwill Of Western & Northern Connecticut; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Disability (short/long-term)

Life insurance (employer paid)

Vacation time (2 weeks)

Personal days (4 days)

Sick time (7 days)

Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000

Paid holidays (9)

403(b) retirement plan with employer 0

Employee discount (50%)

Work anniversary gift ($50)

Job summary

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Fairfield, CT. This role focuses on leading store operations, recruiting and training staff, and ensuring excellent customer service to support the organization’s mission.

You will manage schedules, stock, merchandising, and store presentation, while upholding policy and driving sales. A minimum of two years in a supervisory role is preferred, with willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a management/supervisory role.
• Ability to supervise and train in shipping/receiving, stock duties, merchandising, cashiering, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage a Goodwill retail store within policy.
• Recruit, train, and supervise retail team members.
• Delegate work and ensure tasks are completed.
• Administer appropriate discipline as needed.
• Create staff schedules to optimize service, displays, security and costs.
• Order merchandise to stock the store.
• Maintain sales data and bank deposits records.
• Plan attractive displays to maximize sales space.
• Attend marketing and sales meetings; maintain a clean store.

Skills

Supervision

Team leadership

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Business/Marketing education preferred

Job description

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Fairfield, CT. This role focuses on leading store operations, recruiting and training staff, and ensuring excellent customer service to support the organization’s mission.

You will manage schedules, stock, merchandising, and store presentation, while upholding policy and driving sales. A minimum of two years in a supervisory role is preferred, with willingness to travel as needed.