Assistant Store Manager - Summersville

Goodwill Industries of the Summit • Summersville, WV

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager assists the Store Manager with the overall operation, leadership, and performance of a retail store, including achieving sales goals and budgets. The role supports daily store operations, staffing, merchandise handling, customer service, sales reporting, inventory control, and maintaining a clean and safe store environment. The assistant may open or close the store, supervise and train personnel, and attend the monthly managers’ meeting when the Store Manager is absent.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Sufficient bookkeeping skills to maintain sales records and reports related to store operations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving history.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
• Some travel is required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous retail sales and/or management experience.
• Knowledge of cash register and computer usage.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the store or ensure appropriate personnel are assigned to do so in the Store Manager’s absence.
• Prepare daily and weekly sales reports, daily deposits, and required paperwork, including sales manuals, safety alerts, and sales tracking reports.
• Assist the Store Manager with ordering merchandise according to store procedures.
• Help keep shelves and the sales floor properly stocked and priced.
• Communicate with the Store Manager to establish daily priorities.
• Provide the Store Manager with information about staff performance.
• Train and supervise store personnel in the Store Manager’s absence.
• Maintain the store premises and grounds in a clean and neat condition and ensure a safe environment for employees and customers.
• Report problems to the Store Manager.
• Handle customer complaints fairly and impartially.
• Use the cash register to record purchases and provide receipts and correct change.
• Receive, check, and price incoming stock; maintain stock levels and rack-goods colorization; and categorize other items.
• Receive public donations, issue receipts when requested, and sort donations according to store procedures.
• Maintain proper inventory and stock rotation and mark down merchandise according to store procedures.
• Safeguard the premises and contents and work to reduce the possibility of pilferage or burglary.
• Ensure proper recording and accounting of time.
• Attend the monthly managers’ meeting in the Store Manager’s absence.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED