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Assistant Manager -Retail; Fort Wayne

Job in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, 46804, USA
Listing for: GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHEAST INDIANA INC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-05
Job specializations:
  • Retail
    Retail & Store Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Assistant Manager -Retail (Fort Wayne)

Description

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc. is hiring a Full Time Assistant Manager to work in Fort Wayne, IN.

Do you love working retail, but are tired of the late nights, working every weekend, and inconsistent schedules? Are you a "people person" who is interested in the career development resources that Goodwill has to offer? Do you want to serve your community while building your career? If so, please read on!

ABOUT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHEAST INDIANA, INC.

Founded in Boston, MA in 1902 by Reverend Edgar J Helms, Goodwill has been providing opportunities for men and women across America and around the world ever since. The Fort Wayne Goodwill can trace its roots back to 1936 when Reverend Helms proposed a federation of Goodwill Industries across northern Indiana. Today, we continue to flourish as we serve 10 county area in Northeast Indiana.

As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, our mission is to create opportunities for people to achieve economic stability and build strong communities by offering job training, employment services, and other community-based programs. We support this mission through the eco-friendly collection and sale of donated goods. National watchdog groups and publications consistently give us high ratings for our prudent and innovative use of funds.

Every job in our organization contributes to our vocational training and employment programs. In order to hire and retain employees who believe in our mission, we offer good benefits, great consistent rotating schedules that allow for work-life balance, the satisfaction of serving the community, a positive work environment, and opportunities for career development.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS AN ASSISTANT MANAGER

As an Assistant Manager, you play a vital role in supporting our mission of providing services to the community by participating in all areas of the store's daily operations. Every day could be something different! You will be training new hires; motivating staff to meet their goals; accepting donations and issuing tax receipts. You will also be sorting, grading and readying items for the sales floor.

There's also the back-office duties as well, such as preparing deposits, running reports, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Completes daily sales reports.
  • Supervises daily store operations.
  • Makes daily bank deposits.
  • Handles all aspects of customer service in a professional manner.
  • Documents and reports incidents for possible disciplinary action to VP of Retail Sales or Store Manager.
  • Sorts and prices donations according to established guidelines.
  • Assists with orientation and training of store employees.
  • Ensures production meets established guidelines.
  • Carries out merchandise pulls according to established guidelines
  • Heavy lifting, pushing and pulling required.
  • Orders and maintains adequate supplies.
  • Ensures bank deposit bags are available for daily deposits.
  • Places orders for store trucks.
  • Supports and executes Goodwill policies and procedures.
  • Follows all safety rules and practices.
  • Performs all other duties as may be assigned by the Store Manager in the process of carrying out the mission of Goodwill Industries.
  • In order to promote customer and donor satisfaction it is mandatory for employees who come in contact with the public to maintain a positive work outlook and to project a pleasant, courteous, and helpful demeanor at all times when dealing with customers, donors, co-workers, and clients.
  • NON
    - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Runs cash register.
  • Promotes safety polices.
  • Completes accident reports.
  • Answers telephone and other inquiries regarding donation sites/policies.
  • Attends and participates in monthly store meetings.
  • Records employees’ schedule exceptions (absent, tardy, etc.) in the absence of the Store Manager
  • ATTENDANCE

    Goodwill, your co-workers, and our customers depend on you to be at work as scheduled.

    An assigned rotation allows you to plan around your work schedule.

    JOB PERFORMANCE

    Reviewed upon initial hire at 30, 60 and 90 days, and annually thereafter, by the Store Manager.

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Clerks, Janitor, Material Handler

    EDUCATION

    Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid Certificates.

    Basic computer skills.

    EXPERIENCE

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