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Goodwill of Greater Washington

Workforce development and adult education nonprofit

General Manager

Business & StrategyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFairfax, VA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent and three to five years of previous management experience in retail or a similar service-oriented business or environment, such as military experience.
  • A proven track record of successful leadership and good judgment, preferably in retail or a similar service-oriented business or environment.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Basic math and computer skills, including creating and manipulating spreadsheets, using computerized time and attendance systems, and understanding point-of-sale systems.
  • A personal vehicle to use when making cash deposits from the store.
  • Willingness to work flexible days and hours, with a schedule flexible enough to meet the needs of a seven-day-per-week business.
  • Proven ability to inspire, coach, train, and develop store team members to consistently provide exceptional customer service and drive results.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, coach, and train all direct reports in the business unit.
  • Create an atmosphere of ongoing exceptional customer service for internal customers, including associates, peers, and other departments, and external customers, including donors, shoppers, and community partners.
  • Manage inventory levels across all merchandise lines and oversee the quality of merchandise sent to the sales floor to optimize revenue generation.
  • Monitor and ensure an effective flow of donations in accordance with published standards, safety and security requirements, and state laws.
  • Complete bookkeeping, accounting, and reporting requirements on time, including monitoring the time and attendance system and related policies and procedures, surveys, production reports, and sales reports.
  • Maintain effective email, phone, and face-to-face communication.
  • Understand competition in the trading area and respond to competitive situations.
  • Maintain sales-floor presentation and merchandising standards.
  • Maintain a safe environment for customers and employees by monitoring safety and security procedures and ensuring they are enforced on an ongoing basis.
  • Comply with and enforce company policies, standards, and values.
  • Participate in special projects and attend meetings.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Supervise retail and production staff, including assistant managers, team leads, and associates.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
  • Previous experience working with people with disabilities and people who are disadvantaged.
  • Fluency in a language other than English.

About the Company

Goodwill of Greater Washington

Workforce development and adult education nonprofit

Goodwill of Greater Washington is a nonprofit that provides education, job training and employment services to people facing barriers to work in the Washington metropolitan area. It funds these programs through donated-goods retail stores, charitable giving and contract operations in custodial services, pest control and grounds maintenance. Its stores collect and resell clothing and household goods across the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. The organization also operates the Goodwill Excel Center, an adult charter high school where residents who left school can earn a diploma. Founded in 1935, it is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Founded
1935

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