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Job Posting: Store Manager-In-Training

Company: Goodwill Industries of Northeast Texas

Location: Mt. Pleasant, TX

Job Type: Full-Time

Join Our Team as a Store Manager-In-Training!

Are you looking to grow your career in retail management while making a difference in your community? Goodwill Industries of Northeast Texas is seeking a motivated Store Manager-In-Training to develop the skills necessary to successfully manage one of our retail stores. This position offers a unique opportunity to learn how to operate a store, lead a team, and ensure efficient operations that maximize profitability while promoting Goodwill's mission of providing job training and employment opportunities.

Responsibilities:

As a Store Manager-In-Training, you will:

• Deliver world-class customer service and model professional conduct aligned with Goodwill's values.
• Recruit, train, develop, and evaluate team members following Goodwill's policies and procedures.
• Learn to supervise staff, ensuring they can perform all duties related to their roles, preparing for potential future retail management positions.
• Assist in managing store operations within budgeted expense and revenue ratios.
• Ensure proper processing, handling, and stewardship of donations to maximize donor value.
• Train in scheduling, labor management, payroll, and loss prevention practices.
• Oversee store image, safety, and security following Goodwill's guidelines.
• Gain hands-on experience with:
  • Cash handling and financial reporting
  • Monthly safety inspections and incident reports
  • Purchasing, supply management, and budget adherence
  • Team meetings and retail reporting
• Maintain compliance with CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) standards.
• Stay informed on retail trends, pricing, and competitor strategies.
• Participate in assigned training and, if required, support activities outside of Goodwill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Retail Leadership.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in production operations.
• Skills in inventory management, production planning, budgeting, and cost control.
• Proven supervisory experience with strong leadership skills.
• Exceptional customer service, interpersonal, and organizational abilities.
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills, especially in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Valid Texas driver's license required.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl throughout the workday.
• Occasionally required to lift and move items up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and color vision.
• Reasonable accommodation will be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, and company paid life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401K (eligible after one year of employment)
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Employee discounts on store merchandise.
• The satisfaction of contributing to a meaningful cause
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

If you're ready to take the next step in your retail management career, we encourage you to apply today! Goodwill Industries of Northeast Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

***NOTE*** Interview requests will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check spam/junk folders too.