Assistant Store Manager (Cherry Creek, #41)

ORGANIZATION:

For more than 60 years, Goodwill Industries of Kansas has been a trusted resource and advocate for people with disabilities and barriers to employment. At Goodwill Industries of Kansas, our mission is to transform lives and communities through the power of education, training and employment. Our vision is to be the leading resource for individuals seeking their fullest potential. We are looking for an Assistant Store Manager to play a key role in furthering our vision and mission in our retail area.

VALUES:

• Sustainability: We commit to practices that support environmental, social and economic strength.
• Ethics: We uphold high standards of honesty, integrity and fairness in all business dealings.
• Respect: We treat ever individual with dignity, care and sincerity to build an equitable environment.
• Voice: We listen to each other, value feedback and advocate for our communities.
• Inspiration: We motivate, encourage and energize individuals to be their best through leadership and vision.
• Community Engagement: We recognize the strength of collaboration and engage deeply with our stakeholders to transform lives together.
• Excellence: We embrace innovation and strive for outstanding quality to deliver a positive impact to those we serve.

MISSION STATEMENT: We transform lives and communities through the power of education, training and employment.

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To manage and operate a Goodwill Retail store while fulfilling Goodwill’s mission statement.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: VP of Operations/Sales, District Manager & Store Manager

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises workers in various personnel groups engaged in operating a retail store.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

• High school education or the equivalent required.
• One to three years management experience required.
• Must have a pleasing personality, be well groomed and create a favorable impression on those he or she meets. Must have full knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting to maintain sales records and reports incidental to store operations. Must be a person with excellent character references and a well- developed sense of responsibility
• A valid driver’s license and insurability is required.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with individuals who have disabilities and or barriers to employment and participate in the achievement of their goals. Demonstrate being a positive role model. Display commitment and involvement towards Goodwill's mission.

JOB PROFICIENCIES: Delegation, Customer Service, Motivating People, Ethics and Trust, Written Communications, Oral Communications, Creditability, Customer Service, Integrity, Job Knowledge, Computer Skills, Math Skills, Leadership, Adaptability, Product Knowledge, Managing People, Planning and Organization Skills, Accuracy, Team Builder, Goal Orientated, Mentor, Performance Coaching, Cash Handling, Inter-Personal Skills, Hiring and Training, Safety and Security.

JOB COMPETENCIES: Serves as Hiring Manager in Manager’s absence. Completes employee work schedules, evaluations, ADP and handles customer complaints. Per Manager, oversees store operation including inventory, warehouse and stock rotation. Per Manager, performs all administrative and clerical details associated with store operation and orders supplies as needed. Provides supervision for all sales associate, processor, door attendants and team leaders. Trains employees and follows cash handling procedures.

As a member of the management staff, sets an example for his or her workers. Personal conduct must reflect the high standards of integrity expected of all Goodwill staff personnel. Is expected to exercise good judgement in handling the wide variety of day-to-day operational problems which arise continuously in store operation. Must be thoroughly familiar and continually stress the Goodwill sales philosophy. Performs those duties which are part of everyday supervisory job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must complete employees work schedules. When manager is unavailable or as instructed by manager. They must complete employee evaluations as needed. They also counsel, terminate, fire, and train employees, when manager is unavailable.
• Responsible for maintaining ADP when manager is unavailable.
• Maintains store premises and grounds in a clean, neat condition. Schedules in case of manager’s absence. Counsel/hire/fire etc. in managers’ absence. Reports need for repairs and recommends replacements as necessary. Assures that the appearance of the store and premises is creditable at all times.
• Supervises the sales force and processing areas where applicable. Sells merchandise as time permits. Attends to and satisfies customer’s needs. Handles customer complaints in a fair and impartial manner, coordinating as necessary. Promotes special events. Keeps new merchandise area stocked, inventoried, and marked. Must adhere to new goods procedures. Must keep new goods inventoried as needed by corporate office.
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