General Manager - Lakeville, MN

Position Summary

The General Manager is responsible for maximizing sales and revenues to meet Donated Goods Retail’s commitment to the mission and values of Goodwill‑Easter Seals MN. This position provides high‑level leadership and guidance through development and training of store personnel and store operations.

• Store Operations:
  Ensure the retail store operates efficiently and effectively.
• Talent Management:
  Ensure store talent is trained and developed and manage store personnel needs.
• Store Business Management:
  Ensure financial and business control through reporting and communication.
• Services and Programs:
  Ensure continued community involvement and education around Goodwill‑Easter Seals.
• Safety:
  Help contribute to a safe, welcoming environment for employees and customers.

• Pay range: $71,135 - $99,784 per year
• Goodwill‑Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) prioritizes work‑life balance. We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, generous PTO program, competitive medical, dental and vision plans, employer‑paid life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee discount.
• Work‑life balance: every/other weekend rotation, no overnights or late closing shifts, and limited holiday hours.
• GESMN retail locations are closed New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement.

• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, employees and customers.
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft applications.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with the ability to prioritize.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong people management and coaching skills.
• Knowledge/expertise working with persons with disadvantages and/or disabilities and barriers to employment.
• Ability to recruit high quality individuals and build a strong team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Ability and desire to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to interact with a diverse population in a human‑services setting.

• 3-5 Years of relevant experience required.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferred.

Goodwill‑Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has been creating career possibilities together with partners since 1919. Many people know Goodwill stores, but don’t know store proceeds support nearly 20 programs for job seekers to access resources and find careers that lead to advancement.

Goodwill‑Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GESMN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectionate orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other categories protected by law.

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