Retail store manager

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill-Industries-of-Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky is seeking a Full-time Retail Store Manager for the New Circle Retail Store to lead daily operations and drive sales.

You will manage a team of Associates and Assistant Managers, optimize store processes, handle scheduling, and focus on loss prevention, safety, and exceptional customer service.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 1–3 years of management experience, and willingness to travel to other locations as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of management/supervisory experience.
• Retail, logistics, warehouse, or light manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Ability to work a rotating schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Travel to other locations beyond the assigned work location is required. Driver license, vehicle, and insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage store sales and lead retail employees by evaluating and improving performance.
• Control store expenses and payroll.
• Focus staff on Loss Prevention priorities and Safety Awareness.
• Foster a positive shopping experience and customer service.
• Train, develop, and manage a team of Associates and Assistant Managers.
• Hire following the company hiring process.
• Coach all associates on achieving sales goals.
• Develop a culture aligned with the company’s mission, vision, and values.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

New Circle Retail Store Full-time Retail

Location(s)

130 W New Circle Rd, Lexington , Kentucky 40505 , United States

Job Description

Job Purpose

Display Goodwill’s Core Values – Hope, Dignity, Service & Partnership.

The Retail Store Manager will support the store sales and lead retail employees continually by evaluating and improving the performance of others; constantly striving to improve store processes and performing tasks of subordinates as needed to ensure store goals are met and exceeded.

Essential Duties and Tasks:

• Key decision maker in improving operational processes and workflows that enhance the efficiency and quality of store results in collaboration with the senior store manager.
• Manage store expense control and payroll to optimize business.
• Focus staff on Loss Prevention priorities and Safety Awareness.
• Follow company guidelines to foster a positive shopping experience.
• Train, develop, and manage a team of Associates and Assistant Managers.
• Ability to make good hiring decisions while following the companies hiring process.
• Manage and coach all associates on achieving sales goals with a focus on key metrics.
• Develop a culture of goal attainment focused on the company’s mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED, required. Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1-3 years of management/supervisory experience.
• Retail, logistics, warehouse, or light manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Must have the ability to work a rotating schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Travel to other locations beyond the assigned work location is required. Driver license, vehicle, and insurance required.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stock merchandise from store receiving to shelving; ability to place product, weighing up to 45 pounds, on shelving at various heights. 45 pounds to be consistent with ASM requirement.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and walk about the store.

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