Assistant Store Manager - Soledad

GOODWILL CENTRAL COAST Assistant Store Manager

Location:

[Soledad, CA]

Employment Type:

Full-Time Pay: [$19.00 - $21.00]Do More Than a Job. Make an Impact.

At Goodwill Central Coast, your work has purpose. For nearly 100 years, we've been turning donations into opportunity, creating jobs, removing barriers to employment, and helping people build brighter futures across the Central Coast.

We're looking for a motivated retail leader to help drive store success, support team development, and deliver an exceptional experience for donors and customers. Your leadership helps create opportunities that change lives.

Why Goodwill Central Coast?

Company-subsidized medical, dental, vision & life insurance
* 403(b) retirement plan with company matching
* Paid holidays, vacation & sick leave
* Career development and advancement opportunitiesA mission-driven workplace where your work makes a difference
* Benefits are subject to eligibility and plan terms.

The Opportunity We are looking for an Assistant Store Manager who is customer-focused, dependable, and an effective team leader to support daily retail operations and ensure an outstanding shopping and donation experience.

This is an opportunity to lead store operations, coach team members, drive sales performance, and contribute to a mission that transforms lives through the power of work.

What You'll Bring High school diploma or equivalent.

One year of retail sales experience or equivalent, including at least six months in a lead sales associate capacity.

Experience operating cash registers and handling cash transactions.

Strong customer service, communication, and team leadership skills.

Ability to communicate effectively in English; basic Spanish preferred.

Basic math skills and the ability to learn store procedures and systems.

What You'll DoOversee store operations in the Store Manager's absence.

Provide leadership, coaching, and ongoing training to store team members.

Deliver exceptional customer and donor service.

Assist customers with product selections and complete sales transactions.

Perform opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and bank deposit functions.

Monitor sales floor presentation, merchandise rotation, and markdowns.

Ensure the store remains clean, organized, and safe for customers, donors, employees, and visitors.

Identify donated items suitable for e-commerce sales.

Prepare donations and merchandise transfers to the processing plant.

Communicate operational concerns, safety issues, and customer concerns to store leadership.

Support staff performance discussions and provide feedback to the Store Manager.

Assist with donor intake and donation processing as needed.

Perform sanitizing, housekeeping, and other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during scheduled shifts.

Frequent lifting and carrying of items up to 25 pounds.

Ability to push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, and use material handling equipment such as carts, racks, and hand trucks.

Ability to use cash registers, computers, and other retail equipment.

Normal or corrected vision, hearing, and communication abilities sufficient to perform essential job functions.

Ready to Work for Good?

If you're ready to use your talents, grow your career, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Bring your talent. Build your career. Be part of the solution.

Equal Employment Opportunity Goodwill Central Coast is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Goodwill Central Coast is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process are encouraged to contact Human Resources at  or .