About the role
Description
This role offers the opportunity to earn quarterly incentive pay based on store performance, giving you the chance to be rewarded for helping exceed net income goals. Eligible team members can earn additional quarterly payouts, with the potential to earn up to over $1,000 per quarter based on results.
About Us
At Goodwill, we believe in the power of work to change lives. Our retail stores and donation centers support our mission by generating revenue to fund job training, employment placement services, and other community programs.
We offer: Starting pay of $20.95/hour
Annual merit increases & production bonuses
Free career development and skill-building classes
Generous employee discounts
- Full-time benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement
- Join a team where your work creates meaningful change.
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What You’ll Do
As an
Assistant Store Manager , you'll help lead the daily operations of a Goodwill retail store and donation center. You’ll support the Store Manager in creating a positive, productive environment for both customers and employees. Your key responsibilities include:
Lead store activities to ensure strong sales and production performance
Support recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new team members
Train and develop staff in alignment with company standards
Review and verify daily sales reports, deposits, and financial procedures
Coordinate product flow and shipments to ensure inventory meets sales goals
Open and close the store, manage deposits, and secure the building
Provide excellent customer and donor service, including resolving complaints
Supervise the processing of donated goods to ensure quality and sales readiness
Organize and rotate merchandise by category and color
Encourage team motivation through communication and performance feedback
Report maintenance needs and safety concerns to store leadership
Act as Store Manager in their absence
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Requirements
What We’re Looking For
- A natural leader with strong organizational skills and a passion for retail operations and team development. You’re customer-focused, hands-on, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Requirements include: High school diploma or GED
- At least 2 years of retail management experience (or equivalent education/experience)
This job keeps you engaged and active! Most of the time, you'll be talking, listening, standing, or walking. You'll frequently use your hands, reach, push, and pull. Occasionally, you may sit, kneel, stoop, throw, or twist. Regularly lifting up to 10 pounds, with occasional lifts up to 50 pounds, is required. Strong close, color, and depth vision are essential. Some local travel is involved.