Assistant Store Manager

LAND OF LINCOLN GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INC•Litchfield, IL

1d•$19 - $19

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager works in collaboration with the Store Manager to manage all aspects of the store operations, including collecting donations, processing donations, sales, managing staff, financial performance, and loss control activities. The person in this role conducts themselves with honesty and integrity, ensuring that all business activities are transparent and ethical. The Assistant Store Manager position is considered a developmental role with the goal being to advance to a Manager position.

Requirements

Requires high school diploma or equivalent
Requires 2 years of retail experience with a minimum of 1 year supervising others
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel; and point-of-sale software
Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation.
Requires CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain certification within six months of employment
Requires DSP training or ability to complete training within one year of employment for locations with service participants
Maintains confidentiality of information related to LLGI operations, financial matters, and personnel matters
Requires basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel; and the ability to utilize other software such as payroll and point of sale
Demonstrates sensitivity and the ability to communicate with a diverse population, and promotes diversity and inclusion throughout the organization
Interacts with people in a manner that enhances their dignity, privacy, and confidentiality
Requires a high level of professionalism, integrity, business conduct, and ethical behavior.
Understands and follows LLGI policies and procedures
Requires the ability to be consistently at work and on time on scheduled work days.
Embraces the mission, vision, and values of LLGI
Conveys information clearly through verbal communication
Works independently while fostering a strong team atmosphere
Lift or move up to fifty (50) pounds of clothing and housewares safely on and off retail shelving fixtures up to ten (10) feet high, clothing racks four (4) feet high, and z-racks six (6) feet high
Push and pull z-racks holding up to one hundred (100) pieces of clothing and weighing a minimum of 150 pounds
The ability to bend and reach into gaylords five (5) feet high to remove clothing and housewares
Manual dexterity to fasten and unfasten buttons; snaps and zippers; operate cash registers and tagging guns
Stand for long periods throughout the day
The ability to perform a combination of tasks for extended periods such as stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, reaching, carrying, pushing or pulling objects, to sorting and hanging clothing, and placing housewares on shelves and racks
Demonstrate visual acuity to evaluate donated items for quality
The ability to identify smells to evaluate donations for undesirable odors such as mold, must, dust, bodily fluids and/or urine

Responsibilities

Oversee store operations in the Store Manager’s absence
Direct activities of store employees and volunteers to ensure that sales transactions and donated goods are processed and reported accurately
Communicate the organization’s mission, vision, and values and promote diversity
Train, coach, and provide feedback to help staff strengthen and develop skills
Ensure store staff follows policies and procedures
Assist the Store Manager in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, coaching, documenting, and communicating staff performance and behavioral issues
Demonstrate leadership and positive role modeling for retail staff
Report loss control concerns to the Store Manager in a timely manner
Effectively manage time and monitor retail staff time to ensure that work is completed
Assume responsibility and accountability for the completion of job duties
Ensure the proper maintenance and care of equipment, machinery, and facilities
Follow general housekeeping standards and maintain a clean and organized sales floor
Work in collaboration with the Store Manager in developing and managing the store’s budget
Assist the Store Manager to maximize the store’s financial performance and to achieve desired results
Maintain quality control in retail operations
Contribute to team success by involving others in work processes, decisions and actions
Perform bank deposits and related cash-handling duties
Fulfills safety captain duties in the absence of a designated safety captain
Fill in for store staff as needed
Travel to locations within the LLGI territory to support the organization's needs
Perform other tasks as assigned