Meadville, PA Reatil - Assistant Manager

Assistant Store Manager – Lead With Purpose Ready to grow your leadership career while making a real difference in your community? Goodwill serving Northeast Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania is looking for a Full-Time Assistant Store Manager to help lead one of our retail locations. If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, driving results, and creating an outstanding customer experience, this is your opportunity to build a rewarding career with purpose.

At Goodwill, every sale and every donation helps fund programs that provide job training and employment opportunities throughout our communities. As an Assistant Store Manager, you'll play a key role in leading your team while helping change lives through the power of work. ✅ Full-time position with benefits ✅ Leadership and career growth opportunities ✅ Mission-driven organization ✅ Supportive, team-oriented culture What You'll Do Lead daily retail operations to achieve sales, production, and customer service goals Coach, train, and develop team members for success Assist with hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management Motivate employees while fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture Maintain merchandising, inventory, pricing, and store presentation standards Monitor financial performance and support budget and operational goals Promote donation growth and support local marketing initiatives Ensure a safe, clean, and organized shopping and work environment Enforce company policies, safety procedures, and operational standards Partner with Mission Services to support employee and participant development Assist with evaluating participant job performance and promoting workplace success Perform other duties as assigned What We're Looking For 5+ years of retail experience 1+ year of supervisory or management experience Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills Excellent customer service and communication abilities Strong organizational and problem-solving skills Intermediate computer and digital skills Ability to motivate others and drive results in a fast-paced environment Commitment to Goodwill's mission, culture, and continuous improvement Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays Education High school diploma or GED required Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Marketing, or a related field preferred Work Environment Retail environment with climate-controlled conditions Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs Occasional exposure to dust, lint, donated goods, and outdoor weather conditions Fast-paced environment with changing priorities and occasional short deadlines Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays Why Goodwill?

At Goodwill, leadership is about more than running a store—it's about investing in people. You'll help build strong teams, strengthen your community, and support programs that empower individuals to achieve greater independence through the power of work. Join a team where your leadership creates lasting impact. Apply today!