ASSISTANT RETAIL STORE MANAGER

Goodwill Industries of Erie Huron Ottawa and Sandusky Counties Inc•Port Clinton, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

More than a thrift store! At Sandusky Goodwill Industries, we are empowering lives through employment pathways that foster independence & personal growth to build strong community. Sandusky Goodwill Industries is a mission-driven organization that provides job training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Looking for more than just a job? Join Sandusky Goodwill and be part of a team where every sale supports job training, education, and community impact. As the Assistant Retail Store Manager, you will be responsible for assisting the Retail Store Manager in the successful operation of the Goodwill store by offering quality retail merchandise, overseeing production operations, providing customer service in a professional, positive and courteous manner, and maintaining financial viability. He/she will work closely with the Retail Store Manager to build and train an efficient, qualified staff and will assume Retail Store Manager’s responsibilities in his/her absence.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
3 years’ retail management experience required
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; time management skills are required.
Knowledge of retail daily operations, sales, community and customers relations.
Knowledge of computer technology, including cash register and POS systems, and computer programs (Word, Excel), social media and email.
Ability to use physical exertion such as prolonged periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, reaching and climbing; ability to lift up to 50 lbs. consistently.
Valid Driver’s license with good driving record and proof of current auto insurance required every six months.

Nice To Haves

associate’s degree in business, Retail, Merchandising, Marketing or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as Retail Store Manager in his/her absence.
Provide excellent customer and donor service and respond to customer and donor needs in a timely, courteous manner.
Assist in meeting budgeted sales and production goals.
Secure facility, donations, and store merchandise by implementing loss prevention and store security measures.
Perform administrative tasks including reporting, ordering of supplies, check-in and close-out procedures, and cash management in Retail Store Manager’s absence.
Adhere to all company personnel policies and procedures; assist all clerks and store personnel in understanding and following policies and procedures.
Promote positive teamwork among co-workers.
Pursue professional career development through continuing education and training opportunities.
Ensure staff adheres to production guidelines in stocking, cleaning, maintaining sales floor, rotation, intake/sorting, salvage and quality of goods processed.
Responsible for other duties as may be assigned.