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GOODWILL OF WESTERN & NORTHERN CONNECTICUT

Assistant Manager

full-time•New Milford

Summary

Location

New Milford

Type

full-time

Experience

2-5 years

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About this role

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is seeking determined leaders to join us in our mission to help others and serve our local communities. 

Our Retail Stores support and even provide funding to different Goodwill programs that assist people with obtaining meaningful employment and bettering their overall quality of life.

As an Assistant Store Manager, you would be an essential part of ensuring the success of our stores and Goodwill’s mission.

 


What Goodwill can offer you:

  • Opportunities for career advancement 
  • Company-paid professional development and training
  • A benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision (employee paid), as well as ancillary benefits including long and short term disability, and life insurance (Goodwill paid)
  • These benefits available 1st of the month, following 30 days of employment
  • Two (2) weeks' vacation, four (4) personal days, and seven (7) days of sick time
  • Up to $3,000 in qualified Tuition Reimbursement
  • Nine (9) Paid holidays
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, including Employer Match
  • 30% Employee Discount 
  • Employee Appreciation Day - 50% off employee discount once per year
  • $50 work anniversary gift for every year of continuous service (for part-time and full-time team members)
  • $200 Referral Program (for every candidate hired that you refer to Goodwill) 

 

Responsibilities: 

  • Managing a Goodwill retail store within the agency’s established policy
  • Recruiting, training, and supervising retail team members in retail operation procedures
  • Delegating work assignments to appropriate associates and ensuring team members complete assigned tasks
  • Recommending and administering appropriate discipline to team members as needed
  • Creating team member work schedules to achieve optimum customer service, merchandise display, store security, and expense control
  • Ordering merchandise to stock store  
  • Maintaining records of sales data and bank deposits 
  • Planning attractive merchandise displays that make effective use of the sales area 
  • Attending marketing and sales meetings
  • Maintaining a clean and neat store 

 

Position Requirements:

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Experience or education in Business and Marketing is preferred 
  • Two years of experience in a management/supervisory position 
  • Ability to supervise and train in shipping/receiving functions, stock duties, merchandising, cashiering, and customer service retail
  • Willing to travel or relocate
  • Being prepared for considerable standing, reaching, lifting, carrying, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift over 40 pounds.
  • Exposure to inclement weather
  • Exposure to various merchandise with potential for contaminated or damaged items
  • Availability to work day, evening, and weekend shifts

 

  

Start your journey with Goodwill today by applying at gwct.org/about/work-here

Is this position not right for you? We can help you find the right one at Goodwill or any other employer through our Career Centers! Receive free career assistance services from Goodwill (including Resume Builds/Revisions, Online Job Searching Coaching, Interview Skills, and more) at gwct.org/career-coaching

 

Goodwill is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, with a commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion throughout the organization, welcoming candidates of diverse backgrounds.

What you'll do

  • The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for managing a Goodwill retail store, including recruiting and supervising team members, delegating tasks, and maintaining store operations. They also handle merchandise ordering, sales data records, and store cleanliness.

About GOODWILL OF WESTERN & NORTHERN CONNECTICUT

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut strengthens communities by helping people with disabilities and other disadvantages maximize independence through job training and other support services. Founded in 1950, we are one of 156 regional Goodwill organizations throughout the US and Canada. With the support of our donors, customers, and partners, we make a little goodwill go a long way!

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