Full-Time Store Team Leader - Goodwill of Silicon Valley

Founded in Santa Clara County in 1928, Goodwill of Silicon Valley is dedicated to improving employment opportunities, increasing standards of living, ...Requirements 

 

Proficient in the English language  

 

Preferred Qualifications/Experience  

 

High School Diploma or equivalent is required  

Minimum 3-5 years of retail management experience  

 

Equipment Used 

 

Ten-key or calculator, telephone, office computer, printer, fax machine, cash register 

Other equipment used: pushcarts, boxes, barrels, hand trucks, z-racks, clothing/display racks, mattress cart  

 

Management Acumen 

 

Management Style – Belief in empowering employees through the use of coaching and positive motivational techniques  

Organizational Skills – Results orientated, can meet high standards, goals and objectives  

Accountability Style – Holds employees accountable for standards and serves as a mentor in their professional development; open to 360-degree feedback 

Collaborative – Sees value in working and forging effective relationships with others 

Teamwork – Willing to work as part of a team, enjoys sharing credit with colleagues 

Problem Solver – Ability to simplify complicated issues and develop traditional and nontraditional solutions  

Integrity – possess the highest ethical standards, trustworthy and transparent  

Interpersonal Savvy – ability to relate and build constructive relationships with employees, customers, clients, and board members  

Composure – ability to remain calm and collected under pressure  

Communication – strong communicator, excellent listening skills and ability to develop and make effective presentations to Goodwill employees, and/or (as appropriate) Senior Management and Board Members  

 

Working conditions 

 

Work is performed on an enclosed storeroom floor. The area is heated and ventilated. Stores have a receiving area where work is performed on a daily basis.  

Dust and dirt are controlled by daily cleaning and are insignificant. Working/standing surface is uniform. Noise and vibrations are not significant; however, radios and televisions may be turned on  

 

Emotional Effort 

 

Moderate: Occasional short deadlines. The work environment is occasionally hectic with occasional high activity, with great emphasis on teamwork. 

 

Physical requirements 

 

Role requires some travel between sites/stores 

Fast work pace with constant standing and walking 

Light physical work demands lifting 30 lbs maximum, with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 10 lbs. Large or heavy items are moved by using appropriate material handling equipment and/or with assistance from co-worker(s). Safety handling procedures must be followed.  

Normal or correct talking, hearing, and seeing abilities are sufficient to perform required tasks.