Store Manager

Goodwill-Central-Coast; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-subsidized medical, dental, &

403(b) retirement plan with company-m\

Paid holidays, vacation & sick leave

Career development and advancement

Mission-driven workplace

Job summary

Goodwill Central Coast is seeking a Retail Store Manager in Santa Cruz, CA to lead store operations, drive sales, and manage a team. This role emphasizes customer service, merchandising, safety, and loss prevention while meeting budget goals.

The position offers full-time employment with competitive benefits and a mission-driven workplace focused on opportunity creation for the community.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and staff management skills.
• Ability to manage store resources, budgets, cash handling, inventory, and daily operations.
• Commitment to customer service, merchandising, safety, security, and loss prevention.
• Ability to train, coach, evaluate, and develop employees according to Company policy.

Responsibilities

• Maximize store sales by providing customers with a high level of service and using sound merchandising and display techniques.
• Maintain accountability for cash register operations, monies received, daily bank deposits, sales receipts, and inventory; ensure protection of assets from internal or external losses.
• Recommend and implement the store annual budget and manage operations to meet budget goals.
• Ensure the store is properly staffed during hours of operation and supervise staff, including selection, promotion, demotion, discipline/termination, training, performance appraisal, and salary recommendations, according to Company policy.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Perform sales associate duties as required and represent Goodwill Central Coast at local community events or organizations.
• Develop a safe work environment through staff training, periodic safety communication, and safety inspections.
• Complete required paperwork, process employee payroll, and maintain confidentiality in personnel-related functions and procedures.
• Ensure clients assigned to the store are trained according to program parameters.
• Ensure timely placement and display of inventory on the sales floor, following defined procedures.
• Maintain store housekeeping, safety, and security; report needed repairs, problems, and hazards immediately.
• Manage the retail store interface with the transportation department to ensure efficient flow of product, salvage, and trash.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Budget management

Cash handling

Inventory control

Customer service

Merchandising

Safety & security

Staff development

Education

High School

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Santa Cruz 11 - Santa Cruz, CA 95060Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $68,640.00 - $70,304.00 SalaryGOODWILL CENTRAL COAST

Retail Store Manager

Location: Santa Cruz, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $68,640-$70,304

Do More Than a Job. Make an Impact.

At Goodwill Central Coast, your work has purpose. For nearly 100 years, we've been turning donations into opportunity-creating jobs, removing barriers to employment, and helping people build brighter futures across the Central Coast.

We're looking for talented people who want to grow their careers, develop their expertise, and make a difference. Here, your success helps create opportunities for others.

Why Goodwill Central Coast?

• Company-subsidized medical, dental, vision & life insurance*
• 403(b) retirement plan with company matching*
• Paid holidays, vacation & sick leave*
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• A mission-driven workplace where your work makes a difference

*Benefits are subject to eligibility and plan terms.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Retail Store Manager who is an experienced, customer-focused leader to manage store operations, resources, and staff while achieving sales, service, safety, and budget goals. This is an opportunity to lead a retail team, develop employees, and support the Goodwill Central Coast mission.

What You'll Bring

• Strong leadership and staff management skills.
• Ability to manage store resources, budgets, cash handling, inventory, and daily operations.
• Commitment to customer service, merchandising, safety, security, and loss prevention.
• Ability to train, coach, evaluate, and develop employees according to Company policy.

QualificationsWhat You'll Do

• Maximize store sales by providing customers with a high level of service and using sound merchandising and display techniques.
• Maintain accountability for cash register operations, monies received, daily bank deposits, sales receipts, and inventory; ensure protection of assets from internal or external losses.
• Recommend and implement the store annual budget and manage operations to meet budget goals.
• Ensure the store is properly staffed during hours of operation and supervise staff, including selection, promotion, demotion, discipline/termination, training, performance appraisal, and salary recommendations, according to Company policy.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Perform sales associate duties as required and represent Goodwill Central Coast at local community events or organizations.
• Develop a safe work environment through staff training, periodic safety communication, and safety inspections.
• Complete required paperwork, process employee payroll, and maintain confidentiality in personnel-related functions and procedures.
• Ensure clients assigned to the store are trained according to program parameters.
• Ensure timely placement and display of inventory on the sales floor, following defined procedures.
• Maintain store housekeeping, safety, and security; report needed repairs, problems, and hazards immediately.
• Manage the retail store interface with the transportation department to ensure efficient flow of product, salvage, and trash.

Ready to Work for Good?

If you're ready to use your talents, grow your career, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Bring your talent. Build your career. Be part of the solution.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Goodwill Central Coast is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Goodwill Central Coast is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process are encouraged to contact Human Resources 831-423-8611 or at [e-mail]