Retail Store Manager in Training

Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering individuals with barriers to employment. As a Full-Time Retail Store Manager in Training, you will play a crucial role in achieving sales and production goals while managing store operations. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career advancement, generous benefits, and a supportive team culture. If you are passionate about retail management and making a difference in your community, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow your skills and contribute to a meaningful mission today!

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Accrued Personal Paid Time Off

Biweekly Direct Deposit

AFLAC

Pet Insurance

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' management or supervisory experience required.
• 5 years of general retail, production, or customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing strategies to achieve retail goals.
• Increase sales through effective pricing and merchandising.
• Manage store operations in the absence of the Store Manager.

Skills

Management Experience

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Retail Knowledge

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 Training position at our Burton store located at 4190 E Court St (inside Courland Center Mall).

Overall management of the Retail Store in the absence of the 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 $19 an hour with MONTHLY Bonus Potential!

20% discount on in-store purchases.

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Essential duties and 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 quantity and quality of merchandise.
• Assist in increasing bottom-line contribution (revenue minus expenses) 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
• Assist in hiring, training, retaining, motivating, and communicating with store employees.

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Benefits

• FREE Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement opportunities
• 403B
• Full-time Associates are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 9 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 three years' management or supervisory experience required.
• Do you have 5 years of general retail, production, or customer service experience?

• Must have telephone access
• Willing and able to travel to multiple work sites as needed up to 50 miles or 1.5 hours from home store. Mileage provided. Must have a valid driver's license.
• Can you lift and carry 35 pounds?
• Can you reach, 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 you pleasant, 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 that help people with obstacles in finding work so they can be successful!
• We recycle everything possible! In 2022, we kept over 8.7 million lbs of 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]. Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.