Assistant Store Manager; Chalmette, LA

Assistant Store Manager (Chalmette, LA)

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Goodwill is more than just a retail store; we are a community-driven organization dedicated to transforming lives through the power of work. By joining our team as an Assistant Store Manager, you will play a crucial leadership role in making a positive impact on individuals and communities; your leadership will help create a positive and inclusive shopping experience for our customers while supporting our programs that enhance the dignity and quality of life for individuals and families.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 403B Retirement Plan
  * employer match*, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Monthly Bonus based on achieving revenue goals

• Lead, supervise, and motivate store employees to reach production guidelines, (minimum 125 garments per hour with a minimum quality standard of 80%). Ensure a constant rotation and flow of merchandise to the sales floor daily.
• Support staffing the retail store by coaching, training, developing, and leading the store team.
• Ensure compliance with all safe practices and safety policies and procedures.
• Create and maintain a positive public image of Goodwill through a clean store environment, full of fresh product daily, with a focus on excellent customer service.
• Lead and assist in the receiving, pricing, and displaying of store merchandise.
• Open and close the store, balance cash registers, and conduct end of day procedures.
• Maintain a clean and hazard free store through daily monitoring and cleaning of all areas.
• Perform all duties of all store personnel including cash register, donation receiving, sorting, hanging, pricing of merchandise, cleaning of store, etc.
• Communicate daily needs with transportation department and district manager.
• Assist in scheduling employees with a focus on adequate coverage of store operation to ensure all donations are processed from the donation door to the sales floor on the day they are received.
• Conduct daily store walkthroughs, daily store team huddles, and regular store meetings.
• Know production, revenue, and expense budgets, and work to achieve/exceed budgeted goals.

• Must be able to achieve budgeted goals and implement a contingency plan if goals are not met.
• Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
• Must be able to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the public.
• Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with store personnel while motivating them to their best performance.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule on short notice, including nights and weekends, and occasionally, long hours.
• Must have access to transportation and be able to pass MVR check and provide proof of a valid driver’s license, liability insurance, vehicle registration, and a current vehicle inspection sticker.
• Must be able to use repetitive hand movements when sorting, hanging, and pricing.
• Must be able to engage in prolonged standing, walking, and bending.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced work environment with occasional periods of high stress.
• Must have knowledge of clothing brands and household item values.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in retail management preferred.
• Prefer a background in leading teams in retail sales, production, manufacturing, or assembly.
• Must maintain minimum liability automobile insurance as required by the State of Louisiana.
• Possess a valid driver’s license, maintain current registration, and state inspection.
• Must be proficient in computer skills including Outlook, Word, Excel, and other programs.