Retail Manager Trainee (N Hamilton)(52000011)

Goodwill Columbus • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

As a Manager in Training, you’ll learn everything it takes to successfully run a retail store—from daily operations and team leadership to budgeting, merchandising, and safety. This role is designed to prepare you for future store management by giving you hands-on experience and mentorship in a fast-paced retail environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of retail experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Experience with accounting or bookkeeping a plus.
• Warehouse or inventory management experience preferred.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and time-keeping systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service to shoppers and donors and ensure your team does so.
• Learn to manage budgets, sales, and financial reporting.
• Oversee donation processing—receiving, sorting, pricing, and stocking.
• Ensure accurate cash handling and document it. Securely process deposits.
• Play a lead role in hiring, training, and coaching store employees.
• Keep the store clean, safe, and customer-ready at all times.
• Partner with Goodwill departments and outside vendors as needed to achieve store goals.
• Promote a culture of safety and follow all company policies.

Benefits

• Gain hands-on leadership training to grow into a Store Manager role.
• Join a mission-driven team making a real difference in the community.
• Work in a supportive environment that values learning and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees