Supervisor, Retail Sales

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE VALLEY WORKS INC; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE VALLEY WORKS INC. in Martinsville, VA is seeking a Sales Supervisor to oversee daily store operations, staff coaching, and donor/customer interactions. You will drive sales, ensure compliance with policies, and promote a welcoming environment for customers and employees.

The role reports to store leadership and requires strong communication and team leadership. Flexible scheduling and weekly opening/closing coverage are necessary to maintain operations.

Qualifications

• Strong written communication skills with the ability to effectively read, write, and create reports and professional business correspondence.
• Effective verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and respond to questions from supervisors, team members, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers and donors, ensuring prompt and courteous service within 10 seconds of entry.
• Lead, train, and coach team members in daily retail operations, including cashiers, production staff, and donation attendants.
• Oversee accurate pricing, sorting, and rotation of merchandise to maintain store and production standards.
• Monitor and ensure the proper processing of donations, including categorization, pricing, and timely movement to the sales floor or storage.
• Conduct regular safety checks on equipment and immediately report hazards or injuries.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

• Base Pay $16.25 / Hour
• Employee Type Full-time NonProduction

Contact information

• Name Chassidy West
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Mission Contribution: The Sales Supervisor supports the leadership and management of daily operations for the assigned retail store(s). This role contributes to profitability, operational efficiency, and adherence to company standards while promoting training and development opportunities for team members. The Sales Supervisor collaborates with store leadership to drive sales growth, deliver world-class customer service, and achieve organizational objectives.

Summary: Under the general supervision of the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager, the Sales Supervisor assists in overseeing the daily operations of the assigned retail store(s), ensuring efficient performance, profitability, and alignment with company goals. Responsibilities include supporting staff management, maintaining compliance with policies and procedures, and fostering a welcoming and productive environment for customers and employees. Work is performed with latitude for independent judgment and action within the framework of Goodwill’s policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Greet and assist customers and donors, ensuring prompt and courteous service within 10 seconds of entry.
• Lead, train, and coach team members in daily retail operations, including cashiers, production staff, and donation attendants, to support efficiency and adherence to company procedures.
• Oversee accurate pricing, sorting, and rotation of merchandise to maintain store and production standards.
• Monitor and ensure the proper processing of donations, including categorization, pricing, and timely movement to the sales floor or storage.
• Demonstrate the principles of DURT (Donor Urgent Response Team) with every donor interaction, ensuring world-class customer service and utilizing the DURT Alert system as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized environment across the sales floor, production area, and donation intake area through regular cleaning, stocking, and merchandise rotation.
• Assign and manage cash drawers, ensuring cashier balancing procedures comply with Goodwill’s cash handling policies.
• Schedule and coordinate team member breaks to ensure continuous floor coverage.
• Track and analyze daily sales metrics and production goals, reporting any discrepancies to management.
• Complete daily operational reports, including cash register transactions, donation volumes, and production output.
• Enforce compliance with Goodwill’s policies, including cash handling, donations, and employee conduct, escalating violations to management promptly.
• Act as a coach leader, supporting team members to reach their full potential by providing guidance, mentorship, and encouragement.
• Participate in interviews, provide input on hiring recommendations, assist with onboarding, and support recruitment efforts to attract and retain top talent under the guidance of the Store Manager.
• Assist in implementing corrective actions, identifying performance issues, supporting improvement plans, and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular safety checks on equipment and immediately report hazards or injuries.
• Train team members on safety protocols for merchandise handling, donations, and customer interactions to ensure adherence to safe work practices.
• Implement and oversee security measures to prevent theft and manage cash receipts securely.
• Address customer and donor inquiries, resolve concerns, and ensure high levels of satisfaction across all store operations.
• Assist with promotional activities, such as setting up displays, posting signage, and communicating offers to customers.
• Uphold Goodwill’s operational standards for inventory management, productivity, and donation intake, following company-wide best practices.
• Model and promote Goodwill’s core values: Serve, Lead, Include, Mentor, and Excel.
• Participate in training sessions, meetings, and company-related events as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Adhere to all Goodwill policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to effectively read, write, and create reports and professional business correspondence.
• Effective verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and respond to questions from supervisors, team members, and customers.
• Basic mathematic skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, team members, and diverse internal and external customers.
• Positive and friendly attitude, contributing to a collaborative work environment and enhancing team morale.

Required Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Experience:

• Must be able to successfully complete any assigned Goodwill training within the required period of time upon employment.
• Ability to complete and maintain first aid and CPR certification.

Special Requirements:

• Must provide a cell phone for specified work responsibilities, including the use of a phone-based application for authentication.
• Flexible availability to meet the business needs required, which can include weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must be available to open the store at least twice per week and close the store at least twice per week, ensuring all tasks are completed on time. This includes a minimum of four days per week covering both opening and closing responsibilities.

Physical Requirements:

The physical and work environment demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch, or crawl; talk or hear.
• Able to lift, push, pull, carry, or otherwise move up to forty (40) pounds regularly without support. For weight over forty (40) pounds, request additional team member assistance as needed.