Retail Store Manager in Training

Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 48,712,000 - 65,353,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MONTHLY Bonus Potential

20% discount on in-store purchases

FREE Employee Assistance Programs

403B

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

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan is seeking a motivated, team-oriented individual for a Full Time Retail Store Manager in Training position at the Lapeer store and surrounding areas. The role involves managing in the absence of the Retail Store Manager, achieving production, sales and margin goals, and developing skills to oversee a store.

The position offers $20.00 per hour with monthly bonus potential and a 20% discount on in-store purchases, plus a comprehensive benefits package including

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one-year of management or supervisory experience.
• Retail or production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing strategies to achieve monthly and yearly retail goals.
• Assist in increasing sales per square foot through proper pricing and appropriate merchandise.
• Assist in increasing bottom-line contribution through retail program management and resource utilization.
• Price, display, and maintain merchandise.
• Increase donations by assisting donors with receiving, handling and organizing donated goods.
• Assist in hiring, training, retaining, motivating and communicating with store employees.

Skills

Management experience

Team leadership

Communication

Customer service

Planning and goal setting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan is looking for a motivated, team-building individual to fill a Full Time Retail Store Manager in Trainingposition for our Lapeer 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 withMONTHLYBonus Potential!

20% discount on in-store purchases.

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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.

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Benefits? I'm glad you asked!

• 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

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Think you've got what it takes?

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one-year of management or supervisory experience required.
• Do you have one-year yearof general retail or production experience?
• Must have telephone access
• Willing and able to travel to multiple work sites asneeded up to 50 miles or 1.5 hours from home store. Mileage provided.Must have a valid driver's license.
• 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?

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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!

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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] Industries of Mid-Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.