Assistant Store Manager - Soledad

GOODWILL CENTRAL COAST

Assistant Store Manager

Location: [Soledad, CA]

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay: [$19.00 - $21.00]

Do More Than a Job. Make an Impact.

At Goodwill Central Coast, your work has purpose. For nearly 100 years, we've been turning donations into opportunity, creating jobs, removing barriers to employment, and helping people build brighter futures across the Central Coast.

We're looking for a motivated retail leader to help drive store success, support team development, and deliver an exceptional experience for donors and customers. Your leadership helps create opportunities that change lives.

Why Goodwill Central Coast?

- Company-subsidized medical, dental, vision & life insurance*

- 403(b) retirement plan with company matching*

- Paid holidays, vacation & sick leave*

- Career development and advancement opportunities

- A mission-driven workplace where your work makes a difference

*Benefits are subject to eligibility and plan terms.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Assistant Store Manager who is customer-focused, dependable, and an effective team leader to support daily retail operations and ensure an outstanding shopping and donation experience.

This is an opportunity to lead store operations, coach team members, drive sales performance, and contribute to a mission that transforms lives through the power of work.

What You'll Bring

- High school diploma or equivalent.

- One year of retail sales experience or equivalent, including at least six months in a lead sales associate capacity.

- Experience operating cash registers and handling cash transactions.

- Strong customer service, communication, and team leadership skills.

- Ability to communicate effectively in English; basic Spanish preferred.

- Basic math skills and the ability to learn store procedures and systems.

What You'll Do

- Oversee store operations in the Store Manager's absence.

- Provide leadership, coaching, and ongoing training to store team members.

- Deliver exceptional customer and donor service.

- Assist customers with product selections and complete sales transactions.

- Perform opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and bank deposit functions.

- Monitor sales floor presentation, merchandise rotation, and markdowns.

- Ensure the store remains clean, organized, and safe for customers, donors, employees, and visitors.

- Identify donated items suitable for e-commerce sales.

- Prepare donations and merchandise transfers to the processing plant.

- Communicate operational concerns, safety issues, and customer concerns to store leadership.

- Support staff performance discussions and provide feedback to the Store Manager.

- Assist with donor intake and donation processing as needed.

- Perform sanitizing, housekeeping, and other related duties as assigned.