Assistant Manager-in-Training - Clayton

Do you have a desire to work for an organization driven by empowerment and full inclusion? Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is one of the largest employers in the region; with the mission to empower those with disadvantages and disabilities to improve their quality of life. We employ over 600 associates just in our retail stores alone. GESMV also offers over 40 programs and services to the community ranging from job readiness programs to assistive technology services.

We offer part‑time and full‑time positions, with a variety of schedules and hours available. We are always looking for driven, enthusiastic people to join our team.

Assist the store manager in managing the retail store effectively to achieve sales goals and manage expense budget.

• Assist store manager with managing budgeted sales and expense to revenue (E/R).
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively perform the duties of opening and closing the store as needed.
• Performs banking procedures, including reconciliation of Daily Business Statements and deposit slips.
• Trains and supervises store employees in retail procedures.
• Display and model excellent customer service.
• Ensures store is maintained in accordance with company policies on housekeeping, safety, and security.
• Performs stocking, display, and inventory duties.
• Performs merchandise ordering as assigned.
• Completes reports accurately as assigned, including donation counts, mark‑downs, timecards, readings, daily business statements, deposits, and cash drawer.
• Enforces retail sales and donation policy and procedures according to the retail procedures manual.
• Performs sales functions of stock rotation, merchandising, display, and product efficiently and productively.
• Ensure retail quality control standards are met (textiles, misc., and furniture) and all employees are knowledgeable of the criteria.
• Assist with scheduling of employees to achieve optimum staffing in accordance with budget.
• Follows the dress code as set by Goodwill and sets a professional example for employees.
• Must work a flexible schedule to comply with the needs of the store.
• Embrace the empowerment and continuous improvement culture in our agency. Display and encourage the ability to offer suggestions and make decisions that will positively impact the store and cause our business to grow.
• Assist store manager with the responsibility of the equal opportunity employment efforts and results and take action to prevent harassment of employees.
• Provide own transportation and adequate liability insurance for such.
• Assist store manager with conducting effective store meetings.
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to work as a team member; demonstrate the ability to work independently.
• Must maintain the ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Comply with all Agency policies, procedures, and safety standards and ensure safety training throughout areas supervised and maintain same to meet CARF, Department of Labor and other regulatory standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Direct supervision of employees and volunteers in the absence of the store manager. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; opening and closing the store; and daily manager on duty tasks in the absence of the store manager.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Experience in retail operations preferred but not required.

• 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.
• Must maintain the ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.

• Knowledge of cash register procedures,…