Retail Supervisor

GWC Connects; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

GWC Connects is seeking a Retail Supervisor at our Columbus, OH location to lead a team of Retail Associates, deliver outstanding customer and donor experiences, and drive daily store operations in a fast-paced environment.

You will coach and develop staff, monitor sales floor activity, manage donation processing and merchandising, ensure cash handling and safety compliance, and open/close the store when leadership is absent. This role emphasizes service, teamwork, and achievement of sales goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of retail experience required.
• Previous supervisory, leadership, or keyholder experience preferred.
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and hold team members accountable.
• Comfortable using POS systems, basic computer applications, and cash-handling procedures.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support Retail Associates during daily operations.
• Deliver outstanding customer and donor service and help resolve concerns.
• Monitor sales floor activity, donation processing, merchandising, and store presentation.
• Train new employees and provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, cash-handling procedures, and safety standards.
• Help prevent loss, protect company assets, and report operational concerns.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming store environment.
• Open and close the store and oversee operations in the absence of store leadership.
• Support achievement of sales, production, and customer service goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Coaching

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Cash handling procedures

Basic computer applications

Job description

671 S High St Ste 800, Columbus, OH 43206, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Reports To: Store Leader / Assistant Store Leader
Status: Regular Hourly

About the Role

The Retail Supervisor supports daily store operations while leading a team of Retail Associates to deliver an exceptional customer and donor experience. This hands‑on leadership role helps drive sales, donation processing, merchandise presentation, team performance, and operational excellence in a fast‑paced retail environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and support Retail Associates during daily operations.
• Deliver outstanding customer and donor service and help resolve concerns.
• Monitor sales floor activity, donation processing, merchandising, and store presentation.
• Train new employees and provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, cash‑handling procedures, and safety standards.
• Help prevent loss, protect company assets, and report operational concerns.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming store environment.
• Open and close the store and oversee operations in the absence of store leadership.
• Support achievement of sales, production, and customer service goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of retail experience required.
• Previous supervisory, leadership, or keyholder experience preferred.
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and hold team members accountable.
• Comfortable using POS systems, basic computer applications, and cash‑handling procedures.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds regularly; occasional heavier lifting may be required.
• Ability to operate a computer, cash register, and other retail equipment.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Retail store environment with moderate noise levels and frequent interaction with customers, donors, employees, and donated merchandise.

671 S High St Ste 800, Columbus, OH 43206, USA