A Retail Store Supervisor supervises daily operations at a retail store. Hires and trains retail sales staff and creates staff work schedules. Assists customers and deals with customer complaints. Manages store inventory and supplies. May set store sales goals and strategies and manage store promotions.
Description Based on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated leadership abilities, the selected candidate may be considered for placement as a Lead Supervisor. This opportunity is designed for an individual who brings strong retail experience, leadership skills, sound judgment, and the ability to help drive store performance. In addition to compensation, we offer a competitive benefit program that may include medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (PTO) and more. The specifics of each benefit package will vary depending on factors such as full or part time jobs, contracted, temporary, or other job categories.
General Summary:
Supervise and support team productivity with guidance from manager, to meet established revenue goals. This role contributes to the DGR purpose, generating funds to help people in our community to live, work and thrive through housing, employment, and supportive services.
Supervisory responsibilities:
Assists with training employees. Supervises the daily workflow of donations, production and store. Provides constructive and timely coaching to assist with discipline of employees in accordance with company policy.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide best in class service by greeting and assisting customers, coaching all employees to do the same. Monitors customer service and sales staff productivity while operating a register, assigning tills, using proper cash controls, troubleshooting and maintaining efficient customer flow. Ensures efficient production flow and production staff productivity working the process as needed, to maximize product output and the value of our donations. Delivers a fresh and full store, monitoring staff productivity while placing out a continuous flow of new product according to merchandising guideline, salvaging product and completing assigned floor moves. Monitors donor service and donor staff productivity, helping assist donors as needed. Trains staff, provides ongoing coaching and follow up. Project a positive image of Goodwill in words and actions to internal and external customers. Sets the example by following safety and asset protection standards, coaching employees to do the same. Reports concerns to management. Accurately enters report data. Consistently perform all duties within the framework of our Core Values.
Leadership skills relevant to the responsibilities of this role. Familiarity with Microsoft Office. T ravel
Required:
Travel up to 5%. Travel to Madison for training is a required part of this position. Mileage reimbursement and paid training hours will be provided.
Required education and/or work experience:
High school diploma or equivalent. 1 year work experience, retail preferred.
Description of physical working environment:
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. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, using a full range of motion to lift push or pull up to 25 lbs. Must be able to clearly communicate. Ability to maintain a stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
Goodwill of South Central of Wisconsin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. At Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin, great work starts with great people. We foster a positive workplace where employees are valued, empowered to grow, and connected to a mission that strengthens our communities. For a complete position description or questions, please contact People and Development Manager, TuVayra Terwilliger, at tterwilliger@goodwillscwi.org or (608) 852-8421
