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Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc.

Retail Store Manager (Fort Wayne, IN)

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc., Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, 46804

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Overview Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc. is looking for our next store manager in Fort Wayne!

Do you love working in retail, but are tired of 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. 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 the Store Manager As the Store Manager, you play a vital role in supporting our mission of providing services to the community by supervising and participating in all areas of the store's daily operations. You will train new hires, motivate staff to meet goals, accept donations and issue tax receipts, sort and price donations, and prepare deposits and reports. You may also perform back-office duties such as preparing deposits and running reports.

Essential Functions

Schedules employees’ hours

Evaluates job performance of store employees

Provides orientation and training to store employees

Holds monthly store meetings

Completes daily sales reports

Supervises daily store operations

Maintains store petty cash

Makes daily bank deposits

Handles all aspects of customer service in a professional manner

Hires and disciplines store employees

Sorts and prices donations

Attends and participates in monthly store management meetings

Ensures production meets established standards

Maintains merchandise rotation schedule

Completes employee and customer accident reports

Reviews timecards, adds exception information and approves for store employees

Heavy lifting, pushing and pulling required

Ensures bank deposit bags are available for daily deposits

Places orders for store truck

Supports and executes Goodwill policies and procedures

Follows all safety rules and practices

Performs all other duties as may be assigned by the VP of Retail Sales 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 policies

Assists with promotions/special events

Assists in reviewing merchandise prices

Assists with planning of store fixtures and displays

Answers telephone and other inquiries regarding donation sites/policies

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 VP of Retail Sales.

Supervisory Responsibilities Assistant Managers, Clerks, Janitor, Donation Attendant, Rack Runner

Education

Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid Certificates

Basic computer skills

Experience Previous supervisory experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Ability to demonstrate good judgment

Must have good oral communication skills

Ability to complete necessary paperwork

Credentials/Licenses/Screening Requirements

Subject to background check

Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings

Ability to work within the team concept

Subject to random alcohol and drug testing as specified in the Drug Free Workplace Program

If driving on Goodwill business, must provide proof of valid driver’s license and insurance for personal vehicle at approved levels

Must have suitable driving record and be determined insurable by Goodwill Industries’ insurance carrier

Must have telephone, or ability to be reached immediately in case of an emergency

Must be well-groomed and personable

Must be bondable

Must have dependable transportation

Fully comply with Goodwill’s Code of Ethics

Community Interaction Contact with customers, donors, and co-workers.

Equipment POS terminal, credit card machine; Carts, z- racks, gaylord boxes; Gloves for sorting donations; Tagger guns.

Complexity Work that requires judgment, listening skills and ability to problem solve. Employee will make decisions that could affect the efficiency, accuracy, or correctness of work.

Confidentiality Confidential information involved.

Working Conditions Physical Activities: Substantial vision, grasping, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, and walking; considerable talking; moderate crouching, hearing, and stooping; occasional crawling, kneeling, climbing, and repetitive motions. Time spent traveling on agency business is nominal.

Physical Requirements: Heavy work—Pushing and pulling up to 100 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds frequently to move objects. The ability to fully perform lifting and moving duties is mandatory.

Environmental Conditions: Indoor environmental conditions.

Code of Ethics All employees are responsible for being knowledgeable about Goodwill’s code of ethics and respective policies and procedures, and for conducting themselves accordingly. Ethical conduct is expected at all times in all matters.

EEO Clause It is the Agency\'s policy to afford equal opportunity to all regardless of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, or any other class protected by law.

Safety Standards All employees are responsible for adhering to all published safety policies and standards. Supervisors are responsible for safety issues in assigned areas.

Harassment All employees are responsible for avoiding offensive or inappropriate behavior at work and for ensuring a harassment-free workplace.

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary Description: $22.00 + Depending upon experience.

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Sales and Business Development

Industries: Non-profit Organization Management

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