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Store Manager In Training

Goodwill of the Olympics & Rainier Region
Kent, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026 CLOSED ON 4/21/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Store Manager In Training position at Goodwill of the Olympics & Rainier Region?

Our vision is that every person has the opportunity to learn, work, and thrive in all aspects of life.

To achieve our vision, we are committed to dismantling racism and advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion so we can help people reach their fullest potential through our education, job placement, and career pathway services. We do our work with great gratitude for the community donations, purchases, and partnerships that make our mission possible.

Right now, our KENT, WA store is seeking a Full Time Store Manager in Training (SMIT)

Hourly Rate: $21.94-$23.85 per hour

Position Summary: Responsible for learning and participating in the overall store operation, including collections, processing sales, personnel management, financial performance and loss control activities. Objective is to acquire knowledge and skills needed to be capable of performing the Managers job at any Tacoma Goodwill location at the conclusion of the training.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Store Manager in Training responsibilities include the following and other duties as assigned:

  • Oversee the proper handling and processing of incoming and outgoing donations: on-site donations, processed goods, salvage goods if applicable, and waste.
  • Maintain sales floor and store appearance, cleanliness and shopping/working environment. Included but not limited to: floors, fitting rooms, cash register and customer service areas, aisles, lights, restrooms, showcases, windows and door glass, and odor control.
  • Effectively and efficiently manage the store budget including maintaining payroll budgets, generating revenue and controlling expenses.
  • Ensure proper cash handling including cash register procedures and submission of required reports.
  • Report loss prevention matters to the LP team so that cases are reported and investigated accurately and within Goodwill's LP guidelines.
  • Follow and enforce proper operation of security and safety systems including, but not limited to: door locks, alarms, bank deposits, refunds, safe, incident reports, fire extinguishers and cash handling procedures.
  • Maintain appearance of building exterior and parking lot, including but not limited to: sidewalks, parking lot and exterior lights, dumpster area, landscape, stray shopping carts and store entry and signage.
  • Be available for special projects, at the discretion of the Regional Managers, at any location within the Tacoma Goodwill system.

Customer Service

  • Ensure that quality customer service is presented and provided by employees in a timely and courteous manner to all shoppers, donors and other employees.

Full Cycle Hiring

  • Be active in interviewing, onboarding, and training of new employees by following Goodwill's processes for ensuring that hiring and training are done correctly and thoroughly.

Manage Store Sales Performance

  • Maximize sales performance through proper rotation, display/presentation, signage, and inventory levels. Meet or exceed sales goals on a consistent basis.

Salary : $22 - $24

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