Retail Store Manager- Winder

Goodwill of North Georgia; Winder (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill of North Georgia in Winder, GA is seeking a Store Manager to lead a retail operation and a team of 25–40 associates. You will own store performance, drive sales, and deliver an outstanding guest experience while representing the organization in the community.

You will hire, train, and develop hourly staff, lead Assistant Store Managers and Shift Supervisors, and collaborate with leadership to maintain SOPs and financial plans that exceed expectations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supervising teams of 25-40 employees.
• Experience developing budgets and plans to exceed financial expectations.
• Focus on maintaining and improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Demonstrated capacity to embrace change.
• Demonstrated decision making abilities.
• Experience with hiring and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 25-40 associates to deliver strong sales and guest experience.
• Own store performance including team, financials, operations and guest experience.
• Act as the face of the store in the community and foster a high-engagement culture.
• Lead monthly meetings with store employees.
• Attend monthly meetings with the Director and other store managers.
• Maintain company records and reporting.

Skills

Team leadership

Budgeting

SOP development

Decision making

Hiring & mentoring

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in business

Bachelor’s degree in business

Tools

MS Office

Job description

39 East May Street
Suite J
Winder, GA 30680, USA

Description

What you’ll be doing:

As a Store Manager, you’ll lead a dynamic retail operation and inspire a team of 25–40 team members to deliver strong sales results and an excellent guest experience. You’ll own your store’s performance including team, financial, operations, and the overall guest experience. You’ll serve as the face of the store in the community while building a positive, high‑engagement culture. This role includes hiring, training, and developing hourly team members and leading a team of engaged Assistant Store Managers and Shift Supervisor to build a strong bench of talent. If you’re a hands‑on leader who enjoys developing people, delivering results, and making a visible impact, this role offers the opportunity to lead, grow, and make a difference every day.

You’ll also:

• Greet and assist donors/customers
• Monitor and maintain the store’s overall appearance
• Lead monthly meetings with store employees
• Attend monthly meetings with your Director and other store managers
• Maintain company records and reporting

What we’re looking for:

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience supervising teams of 25 - 40 employees
• A strong familiarity with developing budgets and creating plans to exceed financial expectations
• A focus on maintaining and improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Demonstrated capacity to embrace change. This cannot be overemphasized
• Demonstrated decision making abilities
• Experience with hiring and developing staff
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite

Preferences:

• An Associates or Bachelor’s degree in business or a related subject
• Prior military or related not-for-profit experience

Goodwill of North Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Goodwill to consider applicants based solely on qualifications and merit; without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected veteran status.

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