Retail Assistant Store Manager - Goodwill Industries of Akron

Goodwill Industries of Akron, OH is looking to hire an Assistant Store Manager. Are you goal-oriented and looking for an opportunity to prove yourself? Are you a get-it-done type of person who is interested in the career development resources that the Goodwill has to offer? Do you want to serve your community while building your career? If so, please read on!

We offer great full-time benefits including medical insurance, vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, flexible spending accounts (FSA), short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness coverage, accident insurance, holiday pay, vacation/sick leave (PTO), and a retirement savings plan. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF AKRON

Founded in Boston, MA in 1902 by Reverend Edgar J Helms, Goodwill has been providing opportunities for men and women across America and around the world ever since. Goodwill Industries of Akron was established in 1927 in a one-room salon at the corner of Howard and Furnace Streets as a branch of Goodwill Industries of Cleveland. Today, we continue to flourish as we serve Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland, and Richland counties. Our mission is to help individuals prepare for, find, and retain employment.

In order to hire and retain employees who share our core values of commitment, teamwork, honesty, and customer service to carry forward this mission, we offer good benefits and opportunities for career development.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS AN ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

As an Assistant Store Manager you provide support and assistance to the Store Manager in all areas in the completion of their duties. These duties including initiating the interview process by reviewing applications, scheduling of employees, assisting in appraising performance and making recommendations for disciplinary action. You direct, supervise, and train retail staff in completion of daily duties in the areas of donations, processing and sales. You operate the cash register and point of sale system accurately and efficiently. You perform opening and closing procedures along with banking procedures including daily reconciliation, and make nightly cash deposits as needed. With attention to detail, you complete reports such as donation counts, readings, daily business statements, deposits, cash drawer balances and complete monthly store audits.

You are responsible for merchandising, color rotation, display and inventory duties. You may inspect textiles, items, and goods to determine sale ability and ensure that Goodwill's quality control standards are met. You may also sort, hang, tag, price, and prepare these items for resale throughout the day. You help promote the development of service participants and act as mentor to program participants. You are committed to safety and help keep your work area clean and void of hazards as well as operate equipment with attention to safe operating procedures. You feel great about the vital role you play in supporting our mission of serving the community.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

• Ability to lift and move up to 30 lbs.
• Able to operate cash register, perform stock duties and provide customer service
• Ability to drive and carry a valid driver's license and proof of insurance
• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Basic mathematical skills

Previous supervisory and training experience in customer service with retail or food service experience along with knowledge of cash register procedures, stock control, banking procedures, merchandising and display is highly desirable. Are you self-motivated but also a team player? Are you able to work efficiently with an awareness of what is going on around you? Do you have excellent communication skills? Are you reliable? Do you have a positive attitude and take pride in your work? If so, then you might just be perfect for this position!

WORK SCHEDULE

You must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays as required including at minimum two closing shifts per week.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Goodwill Industries of Akron is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities/Females/Disability/Protected Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity