Store Team Leader - Geist

Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

PTO & holidays

Education & leadership

Sabbatical

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Dependent care spending account

Discount program

Retirement match

Mental health support

Daily pay options

Job summary

Goodwill Legacy Group in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Store Team Leader to assist the Store Leader and management team in achieving annual operating goals. The Team Leader makes judgments involving customers, team members, operational issues, business planning, priority setting, compliance with company policies, and all areas of the business.

The Store Leader role focuses on staff development, store operations, and financial tracking, while promoting Goodwill’s Mission and Values in daily work.

Qualifications

• Degree and Credential Requirements - NONE; candidates with capability and development potential are valued.
• Supervisory Expertise - Oversees others in a service-related industry.
• Coaching - Provides guidance and effective feedback to improve performance.
• Communication Skills - Clear oral, written, and digital communication with customers.
• Customer Focus - Delivers excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Technical Knowledge - Basic computer and software familiarity.
• Results-Oriented - Focus on achieving defined goals and targets.
• Critical Thinking - Uses judgment to evaluate solutions and problems.
• Ethical - Maintains confidentiality and follows company values.

Responsibilities

• Staff Management and Development - Coaching and training hourly employees on daily tasks.
• Operations - Execute day-to-day tasks and pursue efficiency improvements.
• Financial Management and Reporting - Track sales, goals, and donations; steward resources.

Skills

Supervisory Expertise

Coaching

Communication Skills

Customer Focus

Technical Knowledge

Results-Oriented

Critical Thinking

Ethical

Job description

Position Status: Full-Time Hourly Rate: $17 Location/Address: 11615 Fox Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46236

Job Summary

The Store Team Leader assists the Store Leader, Assistant Store Leader, management team, and staff to execute store operational goals of the annual operating plan. The Team Leader makes judgments involving customers, team members, operational issues, business planning, priority setting, compliance with company policies, and all areas of the business.

Example Duties and Activities

Staff Management and Development - 30%

• Provides coaching and training to hourly employees on daily tasks.
• Participates in the hourly associate recruitment process including pre-screening and interviewing candidates, as needed.
• Seeks out opportunities for professional development for both self and other team members.

Operations - 60%

• Completes day-to-day tasks and suggests efficiency improvements.
• Integrates, represents, and communicates Goodwill’s Mission, Vision, and Values to internal and external customers at all times.

Financial Management and Reporting - 10%

• Acts as a good steward of resources available at the site including people, time, and money.
• Tracks and measures day-to-day sales, production goals, and donations.

Required Competencies

Degree and Credential Requirements - NONE! We value candidates who can demonstrate capability and articulate how prior experiences will help them contribute. We believe in continuous learning and professional development.

Supervisory Expertise - Oversees the work of others, either directly or indirectly, in a service-related industry (e.g., retail, hospitality, food, etc.)

Coaching - Provides timely guidance and effective feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem.

Communication Skills - Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend customers' needs. Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world.

Customer Focus - Has the ability to see, comprehend and relate with customers in an impartial, unbiased yet effective and balanced manner; builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the organization; provides excellent service to internal and external customers.

Technical Knowledge – Has familiarity with computers and relevant software including basic computer and Internet navigation skills.

Results-Oriented - Is compelled to recognize what results are important and what steps need to be taken to achieve set goals or targets.

Critical Thinking - Uses judgment and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Ethical - Adheres to procedures and protocol, including maintaining confidentiality in passwords, logging on and off procedures, and adherence to Goodwill’s values.

Preferred Competencies

Industry Expertise - Has worked in a warehouse environment and is knowledgeable of the organization, planning, time management, inventory control, equipment maintenance, teamwork, documentation, and data entry involved.

Other Requirements Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Hard to Very Hard Physical Work - Is able to spend time in excess of 8 hours sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Uses hands to grasp, carry, feel, or touch products and machinery. Has the ability to move and lift 10-50 pounds. Can manage frequent exposure to moderate noise and temperature variations.

Benefits

• Full-time employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits program that includes: Continuing education and leadership development as well as tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive health plan
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Sabbatical and parental leaves
• Life, dental and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability plans
• Nationally recognized preventive health and wellness program
• Section 125 pretax health spending account, dependent care spending account, and premiums
• Discount programs including 20% discount off Goodwill retail stores immediately upon hire
• Retirement planning options with generous company % match
• Free mental health support services with up to 15 free counseling sessions for you and any family members
• Free nurse health coaching services on site
• Daily pay options available

Mission and Values

Goodwill Legacy Group is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled employer Retail1 Since 1930, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana has helped individuals become more economically self-sufficient through employment, education, job training, and health services. Today, we are one of the largest Goodwills in North America, providing services to thousands of individuals and families each year. We change lives every day by empowering people to increase their independence and reach their potential. As employees, we thrive and work as a team living and breathing Goodwill’s values. When becoming an employee, you can expect to embrace the values of Innovation, The Value of the Individual, Learning, Employment, Self‑Sufficiency, and Lasting Impact.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Goodwill Legacy Group participates in E-Verify. All individuals hired will be required to complete the federal employment eligibility verification process. Please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work here.