Retail Team Lead - Auburn Retail Store

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid at an hourly rate

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

Generous paid time off (PTO) plan

401k with a company match

Job summary

A regional nonprofit organization is seeking a Retail Team Lead in Opelika, Alabama, to oversee store operations and supervise staff. The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma and two years of supervisory experience, along with a strong customer service background. Responsibilities include managing financial assets, ensuring customer satisfaction, and assisting with team development. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical insurance and a generous paid time off plan.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience leading a team.
• Basic math skills and basic computer skills are necessary.
• Prior retail experience is preferred.
• Experience in retail or customer service required.
• Warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Managers with oversight of store operations.
• Supervise team members to ensure customer service excellence.
• Manage store's financial assets and cash handling.
• Ensure a customer-friendly sales floor layout.
• Support hiring and onboarding of new staff.
• Develops relationships with donors and customers.
• Assists customers with purchases and pricing.
• Ensures the sales floor layout is customer friendly.
• Checks pricing to ensure policies and proper formats are utilized.
• Understands item pricing and “color of the week”.
• Assists with hiring and onboarding of new team members.
• Understands and practices all safety requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Store Manager.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Basic math skills

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Retail Team Lead - Auburn Retail Store (Spr '26)

Job Category: RETAIL

Requisition Number: RETAI005740

• Posted : January 30, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Our retail store provides the fuel, the face, and gateway to all the awesome services we provide for individuals, families and organizations in the communities we serve. But, what does that mean for you as a team member? It means that you are connected to something bigger than yourself, something that helps shape the community you live with the most basic need of life...the ability to have a productive livelihood... The Retail Team Lead assists Store Managers with general oversight of store operations and workflows; supports team development efforts; assists with tactical training for all associate level staff, manages loss prevention program, upholds all safety standards and maintains GoodwillSR values.

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers – Auburn, AL (Spr '26)

The Auburn Retail Store, located on 2040 South College Street, Auburn, AL, is currently looking for a hard‑working and dedicated Retail Team Lead.

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers, Inc.’s Retail Team Lead responsibilities:

• Ensures proper maintenance, reporting and management of the store’s financial assets such as, cash register tills, cash deposits and the change fund.
• Supervises team members to ensure they provide customers with the best service experience.
• Delegates tasks and duties for all store team members.
• Creates an environment that allows team members to achieve their expectations, goals, and performance measures.
• Meets or exceeds daily retail store goals.
• Develops relationships with donors and customers.
• Assists customer with purchases and pricing
• Ensures the sales floor layout is customer friendly.
• Checks pricing to ensure policies and proper formats are utilized.
• Understands item pricing and “color of the week”.
• Assists with hiring and onboarding of new team members.
• Understands and practices all safety requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Store Manager.

You will be hired as a Retail Team Lead; you will be cross‑trained and expected to learn and work all areas of the retail operation.

A full‑time position averages 32-40 hours per week. Hours will fluctuate based on business needs, (i.e., seasonal changes, donation volumes, etc.) Operating days will fluctuate based on store location. The Retail Team Lead must be available to work any shifts Monday through Sunday.
Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Two years of supervisory experience leading a team.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Prior experience working in a retail or customer service‑related environment.
• Warehouse experience, preferred.

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers, Inc. is committed to our mission of Developing People, Changing Lives, and Building Communities. We seek to empower people with skills and opportunities to live fulfilled lives. We achieve our mission and vision through our values of Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and Service. At Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers, Inc., we strive to hire individuals who live by our values and believe in our mission.

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Paid at an hourly rate
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• A generous paid time off (PTO) plan
• 401k with a company match

We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing. GoodwillSR is an equal opportunity employer.

Education

High School/GED or better.

Experience

• 2 years: Supervisory experience

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
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