Assistant Store Manager

GOODWILL OF WESTERN & NORTHERN CONNECTICUT•Waterbury, CT

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About The Position

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to operate a retail store within agency policies and achieve budgeted revenue and expense goals. The Assistant Store Manager effectively runs the store when the Store Manager is absent and supports retail operations, employees, donors, merchandise presentation, and store safety.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Two years of experience in a management or supervisory capacity, or equivalent.
Able to supervise and train staff in shipping and receiving, stock duties, merchandising, cashiering, and retail customer service.
Available to work day, evening, and weekend shifts as necessary.
Willing to travel and/or relocate.
Physical stamina to stand, walk, bend, and reach.
Able to lift over 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Courses in Business and Marketing.

Responsibilities

Run the store in the Store Manager’s absence.
Recruit and train retail employees and material processors in retail operating procedures.
Recommend and/or administer employee discipline as required.
Schedule employees to support customer service, merchandise display, store security, and expense control.
Order merchandise to stock the store and achieve budget goals.
Maintain sales data and bank deposit records.
Enforce sales and employee policies and procedures.
Assist donors with donations and provide receipts.
Maintain store premises and grounds in accordance with agency safety and housekeeping practices.
Supervise and train employees in backroom processing and quality control procedures.
Plan attractive merchandise displays that effectively use the sales area.
Attend marketing sales meetings.
Schedule store employee meetings as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance (employee paid).
Long- and short-term disability and life insurance (Goodwill paid).
Benefits available on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
Two weeks of vacation, four personal days, and seven sick days for employees working more than 20 hours a week.
Up to $3,000 in qualified tuition reimbursement.
Nine paid holidays, based on standard weekly hours.
403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match.
50% employee discount.
Anniversary recognition program, including $50 Swag Store credit at one year and increasing financial awards every five years.
$200 referral program for each referred candidate hired; available only to full-time team members.
Opportunities for career advancement.