Entry Level Retail Training Manager Jobs
New grad retail training manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on coaching portfolio can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Staffing & Recruiting, Energy, and Retail, with employers like Jobot, Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona, and NSF hiring at this level now.
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Starting Pay :$70,000.00 Annual
This position is eligible for a monthly bonus, based on performance goals once training is completed
Position Description:
Drives retail business operations at a Retail Store location for Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (GCNA) and its affiliated entities, to help fund the Goodwill mission of ending unemployment. Responsible for entire store production, directly leading Assistant Store Manager(s), Production Team, and Donation Attendants. Key responsibilities include people leadership, store operations, financial management, inventory control, donation processing, customer service, and training and development of Team Members.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develops and executes retail operations plan to achieve daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly goals for operating income, revenue, and production.
- Coordinates with Retail District Manager to develop and implement strategic plans to help drive donations.
- Monitors product levels (floor work, as-is, recycle, trash, seasonal back stock) daily to achieve bottom line sales budget against targets.
- Ensures payroll costs and operating costs are managed to budget.
- Ensures Team Members deliver excellent customer service to donors and customers.
- Ensures store locations are clean, well-kept, and reflect the Goodwill brand appropriately.
- Partners with community businesses and organizations to promote Goodwill mission.
- Maintains regular and consistent in-person attendance.
- Serves as a Goodwill ambassador to the community.
- Transfers to different stores at any given moment due to business needs.
- Covers shifts at different stores at any moment due to business needs.
- Ensures that all Team Members are well-trained and fulfill their duties and responsibilities.
- Ensures that Donation Attendants demonstrate excellent customer service in receiving donations and that those donations are sorted and prepared for processing.
- Ensures that Production Team processes, prices, and displays product per company standards and to achieve store goals.
- Under direction of the Retail District Manager, partners with other store locations to allocate donations, Team Members, and leadership to maximize area performance.
- Ensures that Team Members are operating per company standards and procedures.
- Must have reliable transportation in order to perform daily tasks such as dropping off the bank deposit, helping at other stores, and attending personal training and development classes.
- Transfers to different stores at any time due to business needs.
- Partners with support areas (Asset Protection, Human Resources, Safety, Finance, etc.) to further business goals and ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Builds a high-performing team.
- Responsible for performance management (coaching, discipline, performance improvement plans, and annual reviews), staffing, compensation, and development of Team Members.
- Ensures that the Assistant Store Manager effectively manages performance of Retail Store Associates.
- Plays critical role in driving company culture change efforts and change management processes.
- Models Goodwill Core Values – Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills):
- Two years’ work experience in Retail Management, preferably thrift
- One-year customer service experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Valid drivers’ license and clean MVR
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screen, where applicable for position
- Ability to speak and read English proficiently
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
You will be eligible for a comprehensive Total Rewards package, 1st of the month following 60 days of employment that includes the following:
- 3 Medical Plans.
- Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
- 3 Dental Plans.
- Vision Plan.
- 401K Traditional and Roth Plans.
- Employer Paid Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Paid Time Off; Sick and Vacation.
- Paid Holidays.
These are just a few highlights of our key benefit offerings!
Become a valued member of an organization where good work meets community impact. Our mission is: Empowering Individuals, Strengthening Families, and Building Stronger Communities. Goodwill provides no-cost career development, training, and education services to help individuals build a better life for themselves and their families. Our core values are Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation. Everything we accomplish as a team is centered around these core values. Together, we create an inclusive and welcoming environment for each other. With stores conveniently located near you, you can work for a company where team strength and success are valued and encouraged. Join our team and gain opportunities for job growth at Goodwill and beyond.
Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race (including traits associated with race, e.g., hairstyles), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, military status, age, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state and local fair employment practice laws.
Individuals with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or state or local laws. Please contact Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona at 1-833-624-0920 option 6 or leaves@goodwillaz.org if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
For questions about your application or employment with Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona, please contact our Candidate Support Line at 1-833-624-0920, option 5.
PHISHING SCAM WARNING: Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona/Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley, Inc. (“GCNA/GIMV”) are among several companies recently made aware of a phishing scam involving con artists posing as hiring managers recruiting via email, text and social media. The imposters are creating misleading email accounts, conducting remote “interviews,” and making artificial job offers in order to collect personal and financial information from unsuspecting individuals. Please note that GCNA/GIMV only use company email addresses, which contain “@goodwillaz.org” or @gimv.org”, to communicate with candidates via email. The company also uses secure tools on our website to receive data from applicants and would never ask them to submit their personal banking information to apply for an open job. If you are contacted by someone about an open job at GCNA/GIMV, please verify the domain of the sender’s email address and that they are asking you to apply on this website. If you believe you have been a victim of a phishing scam, please visit the Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber Smart website (https://www.cisa.gov/be-cyber-smart/campaign) to learn how to report it.
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Entry Level Retail Training Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level retail training manager job?
Focus on experience that shows you can teach and develop people, even at a small scale. Internships in retail operations, peer mentoring roles, or volunteer training work all signal readiness to employers at this level. Tailor your resume to highlight any onboarding, coaching, or facilitation you have done, and be prepared to discuss how you would approach training a new team member from day one.
Which companies hire entry level retail training managers?
Companies hiring entry level retail training managers right now include Jobot, Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona, and NSF, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Retailers of all sizes hire at this level, from national chains building out structured onboarding programs to regional operators looking for motivated candidates who can grow into the role.
Are there remote entry level retail training manager jobs?
Yes, though most openings at this level are on-site given the hands-on nature of retail training work. About 100% of entry level retail training manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates who need flexibility should filter for those listings specifically and check the job description carefully for location requirements.
Are these new grad retail training manager jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience and may treat internships, student leadership, or a coaching portfolio as equivalent to full-time history. Look for language like "entry level," "will train," or "no experience required" to identify the most accessible openings.
Which industries hire the most entry level retail training managers?
Entry Level retail training manager roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Energy, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at the junior level because high staff turnover and rapid store expansion create a steady need for new training professionals who can build onboarding programs and support frontline teams.