Assistant Store Manager

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager leads daily sales floor operations at a Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (GCNA) retail store, helping fund Goodwill’s mission of ending unemployment. The role may also assist with leading the production room. It encompasses people leadership, store operations, customer service, financial management, inventory control, donation processing, and training and development of store Team Members. The position serves as a key holder, closing shift manager, and backup to the Store Manager. It may require travel to other GCNA locations for store support and training, as well as transfers between stores based on business needs. Starting pay is $47,000 annually, with eligibility for a monthly performance bonus of up to $1,000 based on performance goals.

Requirements

One year of work experience in retail management.
One year of customer service experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen, where applicable for the position.
Ability to speak and read English proficiently.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute retail operations plans to achieve daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly operating income, revenue, and production goals.
Monitor product levels, including floor work, as-is, recycling, trash, and seasonal back stock, to meet sales budget targets.
Manage payroll and operating costs within budget.
Ensure Team Members provide excellent service to donors and customers, and de-escalate customer situations by finding appropriate solutions.
Maintain clean, well-kept store locations that appropriately reflect the Goodwill brand.
Partner with community businesses and organizations to promote Goodwill’s mission and serve as a Goodwill ambassador in the community.
Lead day-to-day sales floor operations.
Ensure Retail Store Associates and the Customer Service Manager are trained and fulfill their duties and responsibilities.
Serve as a store key holder, closing shift manager, and backup to the Store Manager.
Process complex sales transactions, including customer returns.
Ensure Team Members follow company standards and procedures.
Travel to other GCNA locations to assist stores and attend personal training and development classes; transfer to different stores as business needs require.
Partner with support areas, including Asset Protection, Human Resources, Safety, and Finance, to advance business goals and ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
Build a high-performing team.
Manage Team Member performance, including coaching, discipline, performance improvement plans, and annual reviews, as well as staffing, compensation, and development.
Support company culture change efforts and change management processes.
Model Goodwill’s core values of Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation.
Perform other related duties as assigned.