Assistant Store Manager III

Assistant Store Manager III

Job Summary:

The Assistant Store Manager III provides direct support to the Store Manager of a Band III store in overall store operations in an effort to achieve sales goals while providing excellent customer service to donors and shoppers.  The Assistant Store Manager III is responsible for the management of a retail store location in the absence of a Store Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Directly supports the Store Manager in all store operations and employee supervision
• Acts as lead greeter to customers and donors and sets the standard for excellent customer service.
• Assists in training, supervising, disciplining and scheduling staff and volunteers
• Assists in achieving budgeted sales goals while controlling expenses
• Achieves production goals
• Effectively investigates all accidents and injuries
• Maintains a clean and safe environment
• Reports known or suspected security or theft problems
• Assists customers with selections and purchases; processes donated goods in preparation for stocking the sales floor
• Ensure customers are treated in a fair, courteous and efficient manner
• Assists in ensuring merchandise colorization and categorization of store inventory and  maintaining adequate store inventory
• Processes donated goods in preparation for stocking the sales floor
• Maintains a professional and courteous attitude at all times
• Promotes the mission and values of Goodwill and the Retail division
• Completes other duties as assigned 

Education, Experience & Licensure Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 2 year prior supervisory experience in a retail or related environment required

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Scope of Supervision:

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.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Complete tasks and assignments with numerous interruptions and little direct supervision
• Communicate clearly in person and on the telephone
• Provide and understand verbal instructions
• Strong supervisory and customer service skills
• Strong marketing and merchandising ability with knowledge of clothing and fashion trends
• Commitment to team building and improvement processes
• Self-starter attitude with flexibility to learn new job responsibilities

Full time employees are eligible for:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary life, and short-term disability insurance
• Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance
• 2 weeks' vacation, 10 days sick per year
•  9 holidays and 4 floating holidays for Retail per year
• Tuition reimbursement up to 75% of tuition costs and 100% of fees
• 401(k) and 403(b) annual employer contribution
• Gym membership reimbursement, up to $60 quarterly
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free counseling and referral services
• Credit Union membership at MECU and SECU
• 25% Store Discount

Physical Requirements:

Lift up to 50 lb. with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Stand for extended periods of time. Regularly required to walk/reach with hands/arms with full range of motion; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; push; pull; talk; hear.  Frequently required to use hands & fingers to hold, handle & feel objects, knobs, keys and/or buttons. 

Work Environment:

May be exposed to moving mechanical parts; wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles & outside weather conditions. Noise level usually moderate.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 

Up to 25% or working time 

EOE/MFDV