Assistant Store Manager

**Assistant Store Manager** Department: Retail Operations Work Location: Gretna Employment Status: Full-time Salary Range: $50,000 + $1000 hiring bonus **JOB SUMMARY** Responsibilities include assisting the Store Manager in the management of all facets of store operations in support of the Goodwill Mission. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES** - Foster and maintain a positive store culture for employees, participants and customers - Effectively recruit, hire, develop, supervise, schedule and evaluate store personnel; supervise volunteers - Provide on-the-job training and onboarding for new and existing employees - Complete daily breakdown audit, store bank deposit, and reconciling cash drawers - Assure donations are processed within 24 hours of receipt - Support all Mission-related programs in the retail store - Ensure customers are treated in a fair, courteous, and efficient manner - Maintain a safe working/shopping environment. Investigate and document all accidents/injuries/incidents - Assist the Store Manager in maintaining an effective loss prevention program for the store - Ensure adequate merchandise colorization and categorization of store inventory - Create timely store sales events to achieve additional revenue - Responsible for authorizing store discounts according to agency standards - Ensure all store salvaging is completed in a timely and safe fashion - Promote diversity in the work place through hiring practices with assistance from the Human Resources Department - Meet or exceed the attendance expectations for this position - Must be able to assist at other store locations - Must be able to work all closing shifts - Actively maintain a safe, healthy, and positive environment that promotes the physical and emotional well being of employees, customers, and participants - Other duties as assigned **INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCTIVITY** - Personally participate in ongoing cross training opportunities, education and development as well as supporting others in their efforts to develop. - Working relationship with supervisor, co-workers, and inter-departmentally. - Must have good supervisory and customer relations skills. - Must have the ability to apply sound judgment and common sense across a variety of situations. - Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. **ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT** - Educate customers and the community about the mission and vision of the organization. - Demonstrate the Goodwill core values through actions and words. **QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE** - Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field preferred - One (1) years’ experience in a retail setting required - One (1) years’ experience in a lead or supervisory capacity required **CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS** - None required **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES** - Must be able to work flexible hours as required in order to meet operational needs of the store. - Must have good marketing and merchandising ability. - Must have knowledge of clothing and fashion trends. - Must be a self-starter. **PHYSICAL DEMANDS Medium** Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds. **WORK ENVIRONMENTModerate** Occasionally exposed to extreme atmospheric conditions (temperature, noise fumes, dust, etc.)