
Retail Operations Manager
- Santa Monica, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Performs manager on duty activities as assigned by Site Manager. Including opening and closing, managerial operations of a cash register; trains, leads and encourages Ambassadors to meet goals, providing training and guidance while maintaining established company standard operating procedures (SOP).
- Provide excellent service, engages with each Ambassador, customer and donor, while presenting a friendly and cooperative attitude. Role models, communicates and coaches our Mission and RISE (Respect, Integrity, Service and Integrity) Values to our Ambassadors, customers and donors.
- Ensure a safe work environment by maintaining a clean and safe environment by following all established company standard operating policies and procedures and exercises caution in work related activities.
- Adheres, coaches and trains Ambassadors on de-escalation practices regarding the public and proper procedures for loss prevention situations.
- Identifies and communicates concerns, contacting the District Manager for guidance when the Site Manager is not available.
- Supervisory responsibilities include; training Ambassadors; planning, assigning, scheduling and directing work; providing input on performance appraisals; recognizing, developing Ambassadors; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Follows up on all assigned projects. Gives corrective feedback under direction of the Site Manager.
- Monitors and maintains salesfloor, production area, structural, electrical, store equipment, landscaping, housekeeping, loss prevention and safety to company standards.
- Buying: Trains, evaluates and coaches Ambassadors to process donated goods meeting quantity, quality and key performance indicator (KPI) business goals, following established SOPs and guidelines.
- Ecommerce: Trains, evaluates and coaches Ambassadors to identify and process ecommerce collectables and other items, luxury brands and books, to meet goals and established SOPs and guidelines.
- Donations: Ensures accurate capture of donor information, proper sorting of goods and maintaining safety according to established SOPs and guidelines.
- Backroom: Ensuring proper procedures are followed to maintain backroom compliance including, transferring goods, Kaizen, hazmat, supply storage, purchased product, safety and truck swaps.
- Work flexible shifts; including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime when needed. May be required to work at a nearby location.
- 1-3 years of supervisory experience in a customer focused management role.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. College degree helpful.
- Ability to multitask projects of varying scope and complexity with minimum supervision.
- Ability to share Goodwill's purpose with the public and ask for monetary donations and customer/donor information.
- Bilingual in Spanish helpful.
- Must be proficient in using computers and other technology necessary to complete the activities assigned.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, completing surveys using electronic platforms in order to complete daily tasks.
- Strong Communication, training, developing and people skills.
- Demonstrated success with process accountability and multi-tasking.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
- Punctual and dependable attendance.
- Free from alcohol and drug abuse.
- Understands the basic philosophy of Goodwill and participates fully in carrying out its mission.
- Adheres to Goodwill's values of Respect, Integrity, Service, & Excellence.
- Clear screening processes which include: Background and Drug Screening.