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Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers
Opelika, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2025

Our retail store provides the fuel, the face, and gateway to all the awesome services we provide for individuals, families, and organizations in the communities we serve. But, what does that mean for you as a team member? It means that you are connected to something bigger than yourself, something that helps shape the community you live with the most basic need of life...the ability to have a productive livelihood... The Retail Specialist assists store managers with general oversight of store operations and workflows; supports team development efforts; assists with tactical training for all associate-level staff, management of loss prevention, upholds all safety standards and maintains the highest level of cultural, ethical, and performance expectations through GoodwillSR values.

Retail Specialist
Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers - Opelika, AL

The Opelika retail store, located at 3740 Pepperell Parkway is currently looking for a hard-working and dedicated Retail Specialist.

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers, Inc.’s Retail Specialist responsibilities:

  • Ensures proper maintenance, reporting, and management of the store’s financial assets such as cash register tills, cash deposits, and the change fund.
  • Supervises team members to ensure they provide customers with the best service experience.
  • Delegates tasks and duties for all store team members.
  • Creates an environment that allows team members to achieve their expectations, goals, and performance measures.
  • Meets or exceeds daily retail store goals.
  • Develops relationships with donors and customers.
  • Assists customer with purchases and pricing
  • Ensures the sales floor layout is customer-friendly.
  • Checks pricing to ensure policies and proper formats are utilized.
  • Understands item pricing and “color of the week”.
  • Assists with hiring and onboarding new team members.
  • Understands and practices all safety requirements.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Store Manager.

You will be hired as a Retail Specialist; you will be cross-trained and expected to learn and work in all areas of the retail operation.

A full-time position averages 32-40 hours per week. Hours will fluctuate based on business needs (i.e., seasonal changes, donation volumes, etc.) Operating days will fluctuate based on the store location. The Retail Specialist must be available to work any shifts Monday through Sunday.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
  • Two years of supervisory experience leading a team or on-the-job training.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Prior experience working in a retail or customer service-related environment.
  • Cash handling experience.
  • Warehouse experience preferred.

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers, Inc. is committed to our mission of Developing People, Changing Lives, and Building Communities. We seek to empower people with skills and opportunities to live fulfilled lives. We achieve our mission and vision through our values of Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and Service. At Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers, Inc., we strive to hire individuals who live by our values and believe in our mission.

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

  • Paid at an hourly rate
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
  • A generous paid time off (PTO) plan
  • 401k with a company match

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.50 - $14.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

  • Opelika, AL 36801 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Opelika, AL 36801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $15

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