Store Manager In Training

Goodwill Industries International, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Fund

Professional Development

Commuter Benefits

Flexible Healthcare Spending Account

Mental health + wellbeing program

Job summary

Goodwill of the San Francisco Bay is seeking a Retail Store Manager in Training based in the Bay Area. The MIT program trains you across all facets of store operations, including donations, inventory, and team leadership, preparing you to assume full Store Manager responsibilities at a location in the region.

You will rotate through key positions, learn company policies, and master management techniques to drive sales, optimize production, and serve customers with excellence.

Qualifications

• Two years’ work experience in retail management.
• One year of customer service experience.
• Understanding of financial metrics, reporting, and budget management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to pass a background check and English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall store operations and teams including Assistant Store Manager, Production Team, and Donation Attendants.
• Develop and execute operations plans to meet income, revenue, and production targets.
• Coordinate with district management on strategic plans and donations.
• Manage payroll and operating costs within budget.
• Ensure excellent customer service and store presentation aligned with Goodwill brand.

Skills

Retail management experience

Customer service experience

Budget management

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

230 Atlantic Ave Pittsburg California, 94565, Pay Range Minimum $77,250.00

This position is eligible for a monthly bonus, based on performance goals, with the successful completion of training.

Position Description

The Retail Store Manager in Training (MIT) will complete a comprehensive training program at one of our training locations. The program is designed to prepare the MIT for the Store Manager role through hands-on experience in all aspects of our Retail Operations; rotating through key positions, learning company policies, operational procedures, and management techniques. Upon successful completion of the program, the MIT will be prepared to transition into a full-time Store Manager position, with duties expanding to include full responsibility for their own Retail Store location. Upon completion of the MIT program, the Retail Store Manager drives retail business operations at a Retail Store location for Goodwill of the San Francisco Bay, to help fund the Goodwill mission of ending unemployment.

Responsible for entire store production, directly leading Assistant Store Manager(s), Production Team, and Donation Attendants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include people leadership, store operations, financial management, inventory control, donation processing, customer service, and training and development of Team Members.

Develops and executes retail operations plan to achieve daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly goals for operating income, revenue, and production.

Coordinates with Retail District Manager to develop and implement strategic plans to help drive donations.

Monitors product levels (floor work, as-is, recycle, trash, seasonal back stock) daily to achieve bottom line sales budget against targets.

Ensures payroll costs and operating costs are managed to budget.

Ensures Team Members deliver excellent customer service to donors and customers.

Ensures store locations are clean, well-kept, and reflect the Goodwill brand appropriately.

Partners with community businesses and organizations to promote Goodwill mission.

Maintains regular and consistent in-person attendance.

Serves as a Goodwill ambassador to the community.

Transfers to different stores at any given moment due to business needs.

Covers shifts at different stores at any moment due to business needs.

Ensures that all Team Members are well-trained and fulfill their duties and responsibilities.

Ensures that Donation Attendants demonstrate excellent customer service in receiving donations and that those donations are sorted and prepared for processing.

Ensures that Production Team processes, prices, and displays product per company standards and to achieve store goals.

Under direction of the Retail District Manager, partners with other store locations to allocate donations, Team Members, and leadership to maximize area performance.

Ensures that Team Members are operating per company standards and procedures.

Must have reliable transportation in order to perform daily tasks such as dropping off the bank deposit, helping at other stores, and attending personal training and development classes.

Partners with support areas (Asset Protection, Human Resources, Safety, Finance, Learning & Development, etc.) to further business goals and ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.

Builds a high-performing team.

Responsible for performance management (coaching, discipline, performance improvement plans, and annual reviews), staffing, compensation, and development of Team Members.

Ensures that the Assistant Store Manager effectively manages performance of Retail Store Associates.

Plays critical role in driving company culture change efforts and change management processes.

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Key Competencies/Enabling Attributes

1. Leading Your People: Effectively engages and inspires others to become proud members of Goodwill by being a role model in every action and interaction.
2. Acquires and Retains Top Talent - Creates and motivates the highest quality workforce to ensure Goodwill becomes a best-in-class organization.
3. Fosters a Foundation of Trust - Establishes an environment of trust and respect that inspires high engagement.
4. Builds Diverse Partnerships - Develops strategic partnerships inside and outside the organization to support the Goodwill vision and brand.
5. Leading Performance: Delivers high performance results through effective decision-making, planning, and execution to exceed customer expectations.
6. Manages Performance and Results - Develops and executes plans that drive accountability for operational success.
7. Makes Sound and Timely Decisions - Models managerial courage, business acumen and discernment to make sound decisions that positively impact business results.
8. Surpasses Customer Expectations - Establishes an attitude and commitment to "wow" the customer.
9. Leading the Business: Possesses the knowledge and expertise to lead the operations, deliver results, control budget, & drive business growth.
10. Applies Business and Financial Reasoning - Understands how the team's performance and financials contribute to the success of the Goodwill Mission.
11. Acts Strategically - Develops distinctive strategies to achieve competitive advantage and translates a strategic vision into specific objectives and action plans.
12. Embraces Change and Innovation - Establishes an environment that anticipates and embraces change.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)

• Two years’ work experience in retail management, preferably thrift
• One year of customer service experience
• Understanding of financial metrics, reporting, and budget management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to pass a background check, as applicable
• Ability to speak and read English proficiently
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• medical, dental & vision insurance
• retirement fund
• professional development training
• commuter benefits
• flexible healthcare spending account
• mental health + wellbeing employee assistance program

Full-time jobs at Goodwill SF Bay offer medical, dental & vision insurance, a retirement fund, professional development training, commuter benefits, flexible healthcare spending account, and a mental health + wellbeing employee assistance program, in addition to a positive, growth-oriented environment.

Working at Goodwill is more than a job‑it is an opportunity for people needing a second chance in entering or re-entering the workplace to build the foundation of knowledge, skills, and experience to advance in their careers.

Our supportive employment programs provide an opportunity to learn while you earn to advance along technology, retail, warehousing and logistics, e-commerce or our Corporate Services Career Pathways program.

Full-time jobs at Goodwill SF Bay offer medical, dental & vision insurance, a retirement fund, professional development training, commuter benefits, flexible healthcare spending account and a mental health + wellbeing employee assistance program, in addition to a positive, growth-oriented environment.

Become a valued member of an organization where good work meets community impact. Our mission is: Empowering Individuals, Strengthening Families, and Building Stronger Communities. Goodwill provides no-cost career development, training, and education services to help individuals build a better life for themselves and their families.

Our core values are Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation. Everything we accomplish as a team is centered around these core values. Together, we create an inclusive and welcoming environment for each other. With stores conveniently located near you, you can work for a company where team strength and success are valued and encouraged.

Join our team and gain opportunities for job growth at Goodwill and beyond.

Goodwill of the San Francisco Bay is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race (including traits associated with race, e.g., hairstyles), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, military status, age, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state and local fair employment practice laws. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Individuals with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or state or local laws.

Please contact Goodwill of the San Francisco Bay at 1-833-624-0920 option 6 or [e-mail] if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

For questions about your application or employment with Goodwill of the San Francisco Bay, please contact our Candidate Support Line at 1-833-624-0920, option 5.