Store Manager - Dalton

Who is Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area?

Since 1923, Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area helps people transform potential into opportunity!  With 17 store locations and a service territory of 23 counties in two states, our timeless social enterprise is a win, win, win for all.

• Individuals with barriers to employment get help securing meaningful jobs.
• Donors see a social return for their donations - helping people secure work and keeping unwanted items out of landfills.
• Shoppers get great prices on the goods they want, and in the process, give a hand up to people in their community.

How do we accomplish our mission?  We provide education and career services as well as on the job training to persons with barriers to employment such as multi-generational poverty, history of incarceration, limited education, and no work experience.

Why should you join Chattanooga Goodwill?

• Friendly work environment with co-workers who appreciate working with each other.
• Employee discount.
• 401K and Roth retirement plans with matching contribution after eligibility.
• Skills and development opportunities.
• For Full-time employees:
  • Dental and vision insurance - Company Paid for employee.
  • Basic life insurance – 1.5 times salary, Company Paid for employee.
  • Primary Care through TextCare- Company Paid for household.
  • Voluntary Benefits such as Term life Insurance, Disability Insurances, and ID Theft
  • Medical Insurance and Health Savings Account
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program; Potential of up to three weeks during the first year

What will a Store Manager do?

Oversees the safety of Goodwill’s (GIGCA) employees, participants, volunteers, customers, and protects the organization by implementing safety policies and programs to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

Store Manager manages the operations of donated merchandise in accordance with established business practices for the success of a retail store by developing sales and controlling expenses.

Job Functions

• Punctual and dependable attendance.
• Manage budget and maintain expenditures in accordance with the Agency, departmental, and store financial goals.
• Comply with Agency policies and Donated Goods Retail standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the Agency’s safety and security policies and procedures.
• Hire, fire, train, evaluate, motivate, develop, and supervise all store personnel to maintain and exceed the Agency’s operational standards.
• Greet, assist, and provide excellent customer service to donors and customers.
• Resolve any complaints and communicate with the management team.
• Maintain proficiency for tasks required in all workstations.
• Monitor and maintain overall store appearance and housekeeping to Agency standards.
• Perform all functions performed by store personnel.
• Attend all meetings and training as required by the Agency and conduct all monthly meetings with store employees.
• Maintain all company records and reports accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Meet store sales goals and operate within budgetary guidelines.
• Oversee production and rotation of merchandise, ensure quality of merchandise and proper pricing.
• Review and be familiar with Goodwill Industries of the