Store Team Leader

** This is a full-time position that pays $17.50 an hour.
**** Job Summary
** The Store Team Leader assists the Store Leader, Assistant Store Leader, management team, and staff to execute store operational goals of the annual operating plan. The Team Leader makes judgments involving customers, team members, operational issues, business planning, priority setting, compliance with company policies, and all areas of the business.
** Example Duties and Activities
**** Staff Management and Development - 30%
*** Provides coaching and training to hourly employees on daily tasks.
* Participates in the hourly associate recruitment process including pre-screening and interviewing candidates, as needed.
* Seeks out opportunities for professional development for both self and other team members.
** Operations - 60%
*** Completes day-to-day tasks and suggests efficiency improvements.
* Integrates, represents, and communicates Goodwill’s Mission, Vision, and Values to internal and external customers at all times.
** Financial Management and Reporting - 10%
*** Acts as a good steward of resources available at the site including people, time, and money.
* Tracks and measures day-to-day sales, production goals, and donations.
** Required Competencies**
* ** Degree and Credential Requirements** - NONE! We value candidates who can demonstrate capability and articulate how prior experiences will help them contribute.  We believe in continuous learning and professional development.
* ** Supervisory Expertise** - Oversees the work of others, either directly or indirectly, in a service-related industry (e.g., retail, hospitality, food, etc.)
* ** Coaching
- ** Provides timely guidance and effective feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem.
* ** Communication Skills** - Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend customers' needs. Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world.
* ** Customer Focus** - Has the ability to see, comprehend and relate with customers in an impartial, unbiased yet effective and balanced manner; builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the organization; provides excellent service to internal and external customers.
* ** Technical Knowledge** – Has familiarity with computers and relevant software including basic computer and Internet navigation skills.
* ** Results-Oriented** -  Is compelled to recognize what results are important and what steps need to be taken to achieve set goals or targets.
* ** Critical Thinking
- ** Uses judgment and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
* ** Ethical** **
- ** Adheres to procedures and protocol, including maintaining confidentiality in passwords, logging on and off procedures, and adherence to Goodwill’s values.
** Preferred Competencies**
* ** Industry Expertise** - Has worked in a warehouse environment and is knowledgeable of the organization, planning, time management, inventory control, equipment maintenance, teamwork, documentation, and data entry involved.
** Other Requirements
*** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perfo
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* Goodwill is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled employer*###
* Retail1*Goodwill of Central Illinois was founded in 1934 and is recognized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization by the Internal Revenue Service.

We serve 21 counties within Central Illinois and operate retail stores in Peoria, East Peoria, Pekin, Peru, Washington, Canton, Galesburg, Kewanee, Macomb and Morris. We also operate attended donation centers in Peoria, Bartonville, Chillicohe, Morton, Minooka, and Ottawa.

Additionally, we offer Employment Services Center in Peoria, Galesburg and Pekin and a veterans’ home in Peoria. Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois employs more than 400 people.

All the proceeds from Goodwill stores goes toward fulfilling our mission of…