Retail Supervisor - Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Michigan

Are you searching for a fun and meaningful career in Retail that goes beyond collecting a pay check? Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Michigan is seeking enthusiastic and energetic people looking to grow a career in Retail while feeling like their work adds value to the community, for the position of Store Supervisor. The Key Holder assists the Store Manager in the operation of the retail outlets and oversees operation of the store and supervises assigned personnel in the absences of Store Manager and Assistant Manager. From its early beginnings of seeking donations to process and offer for sale, to the current operation of five stores in Adrian, Dundee, Monroe, Lambertville, and Saline, doing industrial work for local industries and providing a wide range of training and employment services, Goodwill Industries continues to assist persons with disabilities and other barriers to employment.

Job Summary:

Assists store manager in the operation of the retail outlets and oversees operation of the store and supervises assigned personnel in the absences of Store Manager and Assistant Manager.

Essential Functions:

• Acts as store manager during the absence of the store manager and assistant store manager.
• Responsible for opening and closing store, and ensuring security of premises.
• Supervises assigned store personnel.
• Maintains and promotes good customer relations.
• Responsible for handling the sales revenue (including night deposits).
• Ensures store is clean, organized, and aisles are not blocked.
• Ensures the assigned production goals, set expectations and standards are met or exceeded for the day.
• Arranges displays.
• Straightens shelves and hangs items as necessary.
• Provides courteous, accurate, and timely customer service while assisting customers.
• Uses cash register to check-out customers.
• Greets and assists donors with unloading donations and donation receipts on a limited basis.
• Accomplishes assigned cleaning routine.
• Keeps shelves stocked with merchandise, keeps displays neat and orderly, restocks clothing racks, and hangs clothes as necessary.
• Inspects donated items for overall quality and determines disposition of items based on store manager's direction.
• Places items in appropriate locations for pricing and/or distribution.
• Prepares clothing racks and household items for the store according to the store quality and pricing standards.
• Uses pricing machine, adhesive price tags and tagging gun to price items in accordance with store standards and Store Manager direction.
• Assists in the training of workers and consumers in cooperation with the Workforce Development Department staff.
• Works one-on-one with trainees on interpersonal skills, production, work quality, and other skills chosen by the trainees to help them obtain and maintain community employment.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience working in a retail environment is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Able to stand for two hours at a time over a period spanning up to eight hours.

Able to bend, stretch, and reach.

Must be able to work evenings and weekends.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Be able to lift 40 pounds and move large boxes, furniture, and other heavy items.