Store Manager

SUMMARY:  The job involves managing a retail store engaged in selling donated and new goods by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Accountable for hiring, firing, training, and scheduling of all employees supervised
• Accountable for meeting or exceeding all daily, weekly, monthly sales goals and net profit requirements.  This is to include the annual budget and last years (YoY) sales
• Meeting or exceeding all production requirements daily
• Maintaining payroll on a daily basis; making any needed changes within 24 hours
• Maintaining and fostering a safe environment for both customers and employees
• Following and enforcing all written company standards, procedures, and policies
• Review annually the performance of each employee and establish goals for the upcoming year; follow-up on goals periodically and annually thereafter. 
• Behave and represent Goodwill in a professional manager at all times
• All duties as assigned in the cashier and production worker job descriptions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages various subordinates in store operations.  Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include training employees; planning assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.  Is responsible for providing all required documentation.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All individuals must pass a drug screen.  A criminal background check is required.  Must provide own transportation and show proof of current automobile insurance.  Driving records for the past three years will be evaluated.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent required.  College years may be substituted for retail experience.  Two years’ experience in retail supervision of staff.  Prefer experience working with a diverse population.  Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.  Creative and flexible problem solving skills desired.  Desire to work with employment and training consumers, employees, and the public.  Team orientation.  Appropriate grooming and dressing.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to count money.  Ability to add and subtract numbers. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, taxes, commissions, and percentages.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

A current driver’s license and proof of insurance is required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee

• Must be able to stand up to eight hours a day.
• Must be able to walk up to eight hours per day.
• Must be able use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must have sufficient eyesight and manual dexterity to discriminate between and classify items.
• Must be able to bend and twist frequently.
• Must be able to regularly lift and carry 30 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• The employee is frequently required to talk or hear.
• Must be able to follow instructions.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches and less) and color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to airborne particles (dust, animal hair, and lint).

The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to very noisy.

It is the policy of Heart of Texas Goodwill to ensure equal employment opportunities in accordance with federal law. Employment discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), national origin, disability, age (40 years old or more), military status, or veteran status is illegal. Heart of Texas Goodwill Industries will provide reasonable accommodations during its interview process for individuals with disabilities, upon request.

Heart of Texas Goodwill managers and employees will comply with federal law. Any employees that deliberately violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action. Persons who believe Heart of Texas Goodwill did not provide reasonable accommodations or has discriminated against them may file a discrimination complaint with the Heart of Texas Goodwill’s Compliance Officer. The Compliance Officer has full authority to manage issues involving employment discrimination and accommodations. To file an allegation of discrimination or failure to provide reasonable accommodations, contact the Compliance Officer via one of the following methods: (mail) 1700 S. New Road, Waco, TX 76711; (email) hr@hotgoodwill.org; (phone) 254-753-7337 ext. 450.