Retail Assistant Store Manager

Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey

East Brunswick, NJ

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Banking Services, Billing, Corporate Policies, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Diversity, Financial Management, Funding, High School Diploma, Interviewing Skills, Loss Prevention, Marketing, Metrics, Microsoft Office, Online Recruiting, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Productivity Management, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Resolve Customer Issues, Retail, Retail Management, Revenue Growth, Revenue/Sales Reporting, Sales, Sales Management, Security Compliance, Service Delivery, Shipping/Receiving, Staff Training, Time Management, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
East Brunswick, NJ
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Today
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF GREATER NEW YORK & NORTHERN NEW JERSEY INC. Position Title: Assistant Store Manager Location: East Brunswick, NJ Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (GWNYNJ) believes that the power of work and sustainable fashion is how we unlock the good in our communities. For over 100 years, we have helped people get jobs, stay employed, and progress in careers across New York and Northern New Jersey. We believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our workplace. We are committed to fostering our inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute fully. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and abilities. We are seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager! If you are looking to join our dedicated team, we want to hear from you! The Assistant Store Manager will coordinate and support activities to optimize store revenues and savings, improve productivity, and ensure the delivery of outstanding service to all customers. She/he will be responsible for the efficient and profitable management of the retail location when the store manager is unavailable. The Awesome Things You’ll Do Operate in accordance with the established hours of business and is properly staffed Ensure that general conditions of store meet high standards at all times Ensure performance standards and goals are met regularly Control and minimize store expenses Maintain a supply of cash and change sufficient to meet daily business needs Ensure that the premises are at all times safe for customers and employees Ensure excellent customer relations are maintained, including training employees to greet, thank, or converse with customers and donors, monitoring their performance Schedule interviews, and recommend hiring store employees Conduct initial training, recurrent training, or training in new skills, policies, or procedures Assist store manager with employee performance evaluation and discussion Assist store manager to recommend raises for employees Enforce corporate personnel, loss prevention and operational policies and procedures Investigate and resolve employee complaints, grievances, or conflicts Ensure that employees accurately and properly record all hours worked Process, price, tag, hang, and display merchandise to maximize sales Recommend ways to increase sales, efficiency Develop and expand local donor base Establish and monitor sound cash-handling procedures consistent with company policy Prepare, review, approve, and/or submit sales reports, invoices, donor logs, cash reports, petty cash requests, etc. as required Answer employees’ questions as to policies, procedures, etc. Schedule and conduct periodic store-employee meetings to discuss new matters or particular problems Ensure that the store is adequately but not excessively stocked with merchandise at all times Organize back-room production area to optimize merchandise output Ensure that employees have been trained in and are complying with security policies and procedures Train employees on loss prevention policies Establish and monitor sound cash- handling procedures consistent with company policy Train employees on loss prevention policies Ensure timely bank deposits either personally or by higher management Maintain excellent cleanliness of the store, including restrooms, donation center, and back room Ensure safety and security of store assets and premises Conduct employee bag and locker checks regularly Prepare, review, approve and/or submit sales reports, invoices, donor logs, cash reports, petty cash requests Prepare and review banking documents, such as, deposit slips, and compare to store reports Prepare, review and/or approve sales reports, invoices, donor logs, cash reports, petty cash and Responsible for payroll reconciliation in the absence of the Store Manager. Activities are subject to change / be added to meet business needs with management approval. Our Must Haves · Some college preferred. High school diploma, GED equivalency required, or its equivalent in courses of business or marketing · Undergone two (2) years of supervisory experience and two (2) years of retail experience · Experience with supervision and training direct reports in all aspects of store operations · Must be able to work flexible hours · Skills Required: Describe the minimum skills required or preferred · Outstanding organizational skills · Ability to calculate amounts · Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications · Scope of Responsibility & Positions Supervised: Where applicable describes level of authority, decision making discretion, consequences of actions, supervisory and fiscal responsibility. Provide metrics where possible. Level of supervision received. · Directly supervises sales people, and production staff. · Reports directly to retail manager What We Offer Hourly Rate: $22.21 Generous Time off policy to use when you need it Health, wellness and financial resources to help you achieve our personal goals Robust health benefits including medical, dental, vision, parental leaves and company sponsored life insurance Retirement matching programs and contributions Transit and commuter benefits You bring the Good in Goodwill We believe in creating space for everyone to do their best work and have individual and collective impact. We believe in challenging the status quo and setting ambitious goals in the name of doing more good. We believe that being your best self and helping others do the same is how we bring our mission alive. Even if you don’t think you meet all the qualifications listed for the job, we would love to hear from you! If you require a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, or if you are unable to apply through our recruitment portal, please contact us. We are happy to assist and ensure you have an equal opportunity to apply. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $22 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No

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Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey