Retail Store Manager in Training

Goodwill Mid Michigan; Birch Run Township (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403B

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan is seeking a motivated individual for a Full Time Retail Store Manager in Training in our Birch Run store and surrounding areas. You will oversee store operations in the absence of the Store Manager and work to achieve monthly and yearly retail goals.

The role offers $20/hour with monthly bonus potential and a 20% in-store employee discount, plus comprehensive benefits. Travel to multiple sites within ~50 miles may be required; readiness to lift 35 pounds and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of management or supervisory experience required.
• At least one year of general retail, production or customer service experience required.
• Must have telephone access.
• Must have a valid Michigan driver's license.
• Willing and able to travel to multiple work sites up to 50 miles or 1.5 hours from home store.
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds and reach, bend or stoop.
• Able to stand 6–8 hours daily and operate a pallet jack.
• Strong problem solving and professional demeanor expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing strategies to achieve monthly and yearly retail goals.
• Assist in increasing sales per square foot through pricing and merchandise management.
• Assist in increasing revenue through retail program management and resource utilization.
• Properly price, display and maintain merchandise.
• Increase donations by handling donated goods.
• Assist in hiring, training and communicating with store employees.

Skills

Management experience

Retail experience

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Telephone access

Driver's license

Travel to multiple sites

Lift 35 pounds

Reach/bend/stoop

Stand 6-8 hours

Pallet jack

Problem solving

Pleasant and professional

High school diploma or GED

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan is looking for a motivated, team-building individual to fill a Full Time Retail Store Manager in Training position for our Birch Run store and surrounding areas.

Overall management of Retail Store in absence of Retail Store Manager. Achieve and maintain production, sales and margin goals; follow and enforce all policies and procedures. Develop experience and skills to manage a retail store as a store manager when needed.

Full Time Position at $20.00 an hour with MONTHLYBonus Potential!

20% discount on in-store purchases.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Assist indeveloping and implementing strategies to achieve monthly and yearly retail goals


• Assist in increasing sales per square foot through proper pricing and appropriate quantity and quality of merchandise.


• Assist in increasing bottom-line contribution (revenue less expense) through retail program management and effective utilization of resources.


• Properly price, display, and maintain merchandise


• Increase donations by serving donors through appropriate receiving, handling, and organizing donated goods


• Assisting in hiring, training, retaining, motivating, and communicating with store employees.

Benefits

• FREE Employee Assistance Programs


• 403B


• Full-time Associates are eligible for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.


• 10 paid holidays


• 2 weeks of paid vacation


• Accrued Personal Paid Time Off


• Biweekly Direct Deposit


• AFLAC


• Pet Insurance Available


• Career Advancement Opportunities

Think you’ve got what it takes?

• High school diploma or GED required.


• At least one year of management or supervisory experience required.


• At least one year of general retail, production or customer service experience?


• Must have telephone access.


• Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license.


• Willing and able to travel to multiple work sites asneeded up to 50 miles or 1.5 hours from home store. Mileage provided.


• Can you lift and carry35 pounds?


• Can youreach, bend or stoop?


• Are you able to stand six to eight hours a day?


• Ability to push, pull and operate a pallet jack.


• Can you problem solve quickly and efficiently?


• Are youpleasant, cheerful and professional?

Our mission :

To assist individuals with barriers to employment in making the transition to independence and self-sufficiency.

Did you know?

• Our profits help fund programs thathelp peoplewith obstacles in finding work so that they can go out into the world andbe successful!


• Werecycleeverything possible!In 2025, we kept over 7.7millionlbsof STUFF from ending up in landfills!! That’s a lot of stuff!

So… what are you waiting for? Join our team today!

Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan provides reasonable accommodation for individuals requiring assistance with the application or hiring process. If you need assistance completing this online application, contact the Human Resources Department at 810-762-9960 or [e-mail]. Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.