Assistant Store Manager - Chanhassen, MN

Position Summary:

The Assistant Store Manager III (retail store with annual revenue of $2.6M and higher) is responsible for maximizing donations to ensure sales and revenues are met by providing leadership and guidance to create a store environment focused on customer service and employee satisfaction, while executing store operations within organizational guidelines. Provides supervision and direction to employees while performing job duties in support of Goodwill-Easter Seals’ mission and values.

Typical starting range between $48,000 and $62,000

A day in the life: In a typical day, a Assistant Store Manager can expect to...

• Operational Excellence: Ensures the retail store runs efficiently and effectively.
• Talent Management: Ensures employees are trained and developed; manages store personnel needs.
• Performance & Standards: Ensures financial and business control through reporting and communication.
• Services and Programs: Ensures continued community involvement and education around Goodwill-Easter Seals.
• Safety: Help contribute to a safe, welcoming environment for employees and customers. This includes, but is not limited to, PPE for employees, social distancing standards, daily health checks to prevent transmission, and contactless donations drop-off processes at our retail locations.

Job Pay & Perks:

• Work-life balance: no overnights, limited holiday hours (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Easter and Independence Day), and NO late closing shifts!
• Benefits: employee discount and competitive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k) plans.

About You:

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficiently to communicate effectively with employees and
  customers.
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft applications.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with the ability to prioritize.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong people management and coaching skills.
• Ability to build a strong team.
• Knowledge/expertise in working with persons with disadvantages and/or disabilities, as well as
  barriers to employment.
• Ability to recruit quality individuals.
• Strong conflict management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Ability and desire to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to interact with a diverse population in a human-services setting.
• Availability to work at least 2 closing shifts per week and a rotation of every third weekend off.

Prior Experience & Education:

• 1-3 Years of relevant experience required.
• Hard and/or Softline experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferred.

About Us:

• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota provides education, job training and placement services to eliminate barriers to work and independence.
• Revenue from over 50 retail stores, along with other contributions, supports programs throughout MN.
• We divert over 65M pounds from landfills annually and place 4 people in the workplace everyday!
• Read more about us here!
• Questions? Email TMForce@gesmn.org

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. GESMN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other protected class.