Assistant Store Manager

Job Details Level Experienced Job Location Springfield Wabash Store - Springfield, IL Remote Type N/A Position Type Full Time Education Level None Salary Range $17.
25 Hourly Travel Percentage Occasional Job Shift Any Job Category Retail ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Our Mission: Providing people with the skills and resources to become self-sufficient through the power of work.
Our Diversity Statement: LLGI recognizes our employees’ differences in age, disability, veteran status, ethnicity, national origin, language, race, religion, family and marital status, social-economic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, and other unique attributes.
The individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, unique capabilities, and talent our employees bring to the workplace represent an essential part of our culture.
Job Title: Assistant Store Manager Department: Retail operations Reports To: General Manager Classification: Non-Exempt EEO-1 Category: Sales Worker Safety Sensitive: Yes Position type: Full time Job Summary The Assistant Store Manager works in collaboration with the Store Manager to manage all aspects of the store operations, including collecting donations, processing donations, sales, managing staff, financial performance, and loss control activities.
The person in this role conducts themselves with honesty and integrity, ensuring that all business activities are transparent and ethical.
The Assistant Store Manager position is considered a developmental role with the goal being to advance to a Manager position.
Essential Job Duties Oversee store operations in the Store Manager’s absence Direct activities of store employees and volunteers to ensure that sales transactions and donated goods are processed and reported accurately Communicate the organization’s mission, vision, and values and promote diversity Train, coach, and provide feedback to help staff strengthen and develop skills Ensure store staff follows policies and procedures Assist the Store Manager in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, coaching, documenting, and communicating staff performance and behavioral issues Demonstrate leadership and positive role modeling for retail staff Report loss control concerns to the Store Manager in a timely manner Effectively manage time and monitor retail staff time to ensure that work is completed Assume responsibility and accountability for the completion of job duties Ensure the proper maintenance and care of equipment, machinery, and facilities Follow general housekeeping standards and maintain a clean and organized sales floor Work in collaboration with the Store Manager in developing and managing the store’s budget Assist the Store Manager to maximize the store’s financial performance and to achieve desired results Maintain quality control in retail operations Contribute to team success by involving others in work processes, decisions and actions Perform bank deposits and related cash-handling duties Fill in for store staff as needed Travel to locations within the LLGI territory to support the organization's needs Perform other tasks as assigned REQUIREMENTS Essential Job Requirements Education, Experience, and Expectations Requires high school diploma or equivalent Requires 2 years of retail experience with a minimum of 1 year supervising other Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel; and point-of-sale software Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation.
Requires CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain certification within six months of employment Requires DSP training or ability to complete training within one year of employment for locations with service participants Requires basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel; and the ability to utilize other software such as payroll and point of sale Maintains confidentiality of information related to LLGI operations, financial matters, and personnel matters Interacts with people with disabilities in a manner that enhances their dignity, privacy, and confidentiality Demonstrates sensitivity and the ability to communicate with a diverse population, and promotes diversity and inclusion throughout the organization Conveys information clearly through verbal communication Works independently while fostering a strong team atmosphere Requires a high level of professionalism, integrity, business conduct, and ethical behavior.
Understands and follows LLGI policies and procedures Requires the ability to be consistently at work and on time on scheduled work days.
Embraces the mission, vision, and values of LLGI Physical Requirements Lift or move up to fifty (50) pounds of clothing and housewares safely on and off retail shelving fixtures up to ten (10) feet high, clothing racks four (4) feet high, and z-racks six (6) feet high Push and pull z-racks holding up to one hundred (100) pieces of clothing and weighing a minimum of 150 pounds The ability to bend and reach into gaylords five (5) feet high to remove clothing and housewares Manual dexterity to fasten and unfasten buttons; snaps and zippers; operate cash registers and tagging guns Stand for long periods throughout the day The ability to perform a combination of tasks for extended periods such as stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, reaching, carrying, pushing or pulling objects, to sorting and hanging clothing, and placing housewares on shelves and racks Demonstrate visual acuity to evaluate donated items for quality The ability to identify smells to evaluate donations for undesirable odors such as mold, must, dust, bodily fluids and/or urine Environmental Conditions Work in a light industrial/warehouse environment with exposure to heat and cold Subject to exposure to allergens including dirt, dust, mold, metals, rubber, plastics, latex, and pet hair Requires occasional travel to other stores and job sites Tools and Equipment Cash register, credit/debit card machine, bar-code reader, shopping carts, shopping baskets, wheeled spring carts, wheeled deep carts, wheeled z-racks, handheld pricing machine, handheld tagging machine, pallet jacks, basic retail equipment, personal protective equipment, hand trucks, furniture dollies, 4-wheel metal/plastic cages, material lifts, furniture dollies, trash bin/can, bushel carts, trash compactor, trash dumpster, forklifts, stackers (if applicable), company vehicles Regular Contacts LLGI Staff Volunteers/Community Service Workers Vendors/Suppliers General Public Donors/Customers Service Participants At Land of Lincoln Goodwill, we offer a variety of benefits to our employees.
For more information on what LLGI offers, please click on this link: https://llgi.
org/careers/benefits/ .
Land of Lincoln Goodwill is also a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer.
All positions offered are subject to a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
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