Store Manager - Band 2

GOODWILL IND OF THE CHESAPEAKE INC•Churchville, MD

7d•$48,090 - $54,198•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager II is directly responsible for the operation of a Goodwill retail store in accordance with organizational policies, procedures and standards. This includes processing of all donations by category for resale or salvage sales, effective staff management, and achieving sales and production goals. The Store Manager II demonstrates a positive attitude, excellent customer service and team building through promoting the mission and vision of Goodwill within the organization and the community. Typically responsible for a medium Band 2 store will annual sales between $500,000.00 - $1 million. Employment is contingent on criminal background check.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
Two years of retail or related management experience at an Assistant Manager level or above required.
Must possess a current valid and unrestricted driver’s license and be fully insured according to Maryland law
Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel; Basic knowledge of the internet including how to search and send/receive email
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate to diverse populations
Strong customer services skills with the ability to think quickly and resolve conflicts
Strong marketing and/or merchandising ability
Basic knowledge of clothing and fashion trends with the ability to create appealing displays
Ability to apply sound judgment when making decisions across a variety of situations
Knowledge to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages

Nice To Haves

Advanced education may be substituted for experience
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Manages the retail store engaged in the resale of donated goods ensuring budgeted sales and production goals are met while controlling expenses.
Manages daily production goals ensuring products is put on the sales floor in a timely manner; Performs weekly Kaizen audits
Appraises and prices house wares and furniture with the intent of making the most monetary value; Reports donation deficiencies to retail operations in a timely manner and partners for deliveries before supplies run out; Oversees quality of goods going to the sales floor
Manages quality of goods ensuring pricing and grading standards are followed
Oversees and ensures compliance of all store salvaging in proper contains; Partners with Recycling Center on store pick-ups
Maintains merchandising guidelines through colorization and classification of store inventory
Creates seasonal displays to enhance image and promote merchandise resulting in additional sales
Reconciles cash with sales receipts, keeps operating records and prepares a daily record of transactions for accounting; Completes required paperwork accurately, neatly and submits within established timeframe; Makes bank deposits and exchanges change as needed
Plays an active role in risk management, reporting known or suspected security and/or theft concerns
Answers customer’s complaints or inquires and resolves appropriately, providing feedback to Sales Director; Ensures customers are treated in a fair, courteous and efficient manner by store staff
Communicates directly and consistently with Sales Director
Responsible for full-service staff management including interviewing, hiring and training employees; Responsible for performance management, disciplinary actions and terminations with guidance from Sales Director and Human Resources
Plans and prepares work schedule and assigns employees to specific duties to maximize efficiency
Monitors, reviews, processes and submits payroll in a timely manner; Ensures employees records time worked accurately
Maintains a safe environment; Investigates all accidents/injuries and documents according to established policy
Conducts monthly staff meetings promoting communication and feedback
Performs other duties as assigned