Retail Assistant Manager

About the role

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is looking for a high-energy, detail-oriented Assistant Store Manager to join our team. This position supports store operations in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding environment, focusing on great customer service and effective team leadership. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and passionate about Goodwill’s mission, embracing a changing environment while influencing the company’s outlook.

Our retail operation fuels our mission across the Kentucky Bluegrass, generating revenue for programs and services while providing job opportunities to individuals facing limited options. Every role within our retail operations helps empower people to increase dignity and independence through employment and self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assumes management responsibilities in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Assists the Store Manager in ordering merchandise and record-keeping, including payroll, scheduling, and cash register deposits and receipts.
• Supervises, trains, and develops Store Associates on Goodwill of Kentucky operating practices and procedures under the direction of the Store Manager.
• Maintains a positive shopping experience by providing excellent customer service and ensuring a well-stocked store.
• Supports the Store Manager in loss prevention efforts.
• Follows all Company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 1-3 years of progressive experience in retail or manufacturing operations.
• A combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
• Prior management experience preferred.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stock merchandise from store receiving to shelving, including placing products weighing up to 45 pounds on shelving at various heights.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and walk about the store.

Benefits

• 403(b) Plan with Company matching contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Generous Vacation Time and 8 Paid Holidays.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Life, Dependent Life, and AD&D Insurance.
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance.
• Free career coaching, including financial training and digital literacy.
• Flexible schedule.
• Access to our Goodwill Cars to Work program.
• Mission-centric career: Work to help fund employment programs for Kentuckians with disabilities or other challenges to entering the workforce. Goodwill is a proud second-chance employer.

Pay

$15.00 per hour

Schedule

Full-Time

Hours of Operation: Monday–Sunday, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM