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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-timeGermantown, MD, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with three to five years of previous management experience in retail or a similar service-oriented business or environment, such as military experience.
  • Candidates must communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Candidates must have basic math and computer skills, including the ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets, understand computerized time and attendance systems, and understand point-of-sale systems.
  • Candidates must have a personal vehicle to use when making cash deposits from the store.
  • Candidates must be willing to work flexible days and hours to meet the needs of a seven-day-per-week business.
  • Candidates must have a proven ability to inspire, coach, train, and develop store team members to consistently provide exceptional customer service and drive for 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 of all merchandise lines and oversee merchandise quality on the sales floor to optimize revenue generation.
  • Monitor and ensure a smooth and effective flow of donations in compliance 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 be prepared to 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.

Desired Qualifications

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

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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