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Assistant Manager

Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois · Huntley Store - Huntley
Full-timeRetailMid Level$21–$25/yr
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**Accountability:** Assists in managing all aspects of the retail operation. Responsible for supporting daily operational management, merchandising, administrative functions, human resources functions, and overall professionalism of the retails operation. **Responsibilities & Essential Functions:** **Retail & Sales Management** - Able to stand in for the Store Manager in any area as necessary and assigned. - Understands and can work in any store function – sales, donation, textiles, and wares. - Promotes exceptional internal and external customer service through effective communication. - Helps manage overall flow and inventory of donated goods, new goods, and seasonal goods. - Merchandises store effectively through signage, displays, timely features and end caps, and an overall appealing sales floor. - Conducts inventory according to organizational guidelines. **Financial Results** - Supports goals for financial results including sales growth and increased average sales. **People Management** - Helps to establish and maintain an effective and respectful team in order to effectively achieve results. - Trains and provides day-to-day instruction to retail associates. Creates a positive working environment. Provides performance feedback to Store Manager. - Responsive and respectful towards others within the organization. Role models appropriate behavior (courteous and respectful interactions). Creates a positive and professional store culture. **Risk Management** - Leads through keeping safety a priority including maintaining a safe and clean work environment, establishing a safety culture, and ensuring safety procedures are followed in all aspects of the business. - Understands and supports loss prevention practices. - Oversees safety and is chair of the Safety Committee. - Conducts safety training for all new employees and ensures annual retraining is completed. - Demonstrates regard for Goodwill’s assets including property and equipment. **Administrative** - Processes payroll according to organizational guidelines. - Completes required reporting accurately and in a timely manner. **Other** - Understands and helps to maintain Kaizen principles. - Actively supports Mission programs carried out in the store. - Communicates and works with other departments within Goodwill (HR, Finance, E-Commerce, etc.) - Cooperates with other stores as appropriate for the overall business. - Works a schedule that balances with the needs of the store including nights and weekends. - Lives Goodwill’s values through saying thank you, having fun, respecting resources, valuing every voice and thinking first. The above list of responsibilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or duties required. Employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned**.** **Environment:** This position is based in a retail store environment and involves regular interaction with customers, team members, and merchandise on the sales floor. Duties also include work in the warehouse area, which can involve exposure to varying temperatures, noise, dust, and the physical handling of goods. The role requires standing and walking for extended periods, frequent bending and lifting, and the ability to safely move merchandise and materials. Flexibility to shift between customer-facing and warehouse responsibilities is essential. Weekend and evening work required. **Sensory & Physical Requirements:** Ability to efficiently and effectively perform all functions of the job. Ability to stand, bend, lift, and reach for long periods of time. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift up to 80 pounds. Use of both hands. Good manual and finger dexterity. Ability to inspect and eliminate non-saleable donations. **Disclaimer:** This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. T…

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$21 – $25/yr
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