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Area Manager - Flexible Location

Australian Red Cross
  • Maximum Term position
  • Full time hours
  • Flexible NSW location

About Us

Be part of one of the largest humanitarian organisations and know that the work that you do will help improve outcomes for vulnerable people.

The Retail team continually develop exciting new retail strategies to generate revenue, which assist Red Cross to undertake its valuable humanitarian work.

About the role

Reporting to the General Manager of Operations, the Area Manager role is accountable for leading the retail store operations in their area to deliver outstanding commercial results. Through careful people and business management the role will drive, inspire and motivate the store teams to deliver excellent customer service, innovative trading initiatives, outstanding operational efficiency, effective merchandise management and the subsequent achievement of revenue, cost and profit targets. The role is responsible for creating cultures of best practice volunteer management and WHS compliance.

What you will bring

  • Demonstrated successful track record in successfully managing multi-site retail business operations (preferably fashion related)
  • Keep abreast of sales trends and competitor activity/price points in the market place and regularly communicate this to key stakeholders
  • Ability to align, lead, empower & support team members by providing direction, setting clear expectations, encouraging and providing feedback and recognition to teams and individuals.
  • Proven ability to train, coach and motivate staff and volunteers to achieve targets.
  • Proven strong business and financial acumen
  • Ability to travel to various location across all of VIC
  • Create a positive, fun and customer focused culture
  • Lead by example and display a proactive and flexible approach when responding to retail trading conditions, ensuring innovative and commercial solutions are implemented in a timely manner (including special promotions and events)

A current Driver's license is a mandatory requirement for this role.

Why work with us

Be part of one of the largest humanitarian organisations and know that the work contributes to improving outcomes for vulnerable people.

The Retail team continually develop exciting new retail strategies to generate revenue, which assist Red Cross to undertake its valuable humanitarian work.

This is an opportunity to use your retail experience, develop your leadership skills and contribute to the work of the largest humanitarian movement!

Further information

For more information about the role please see the position description below or contact Linda Haanskorf on 0405 765 445.

Position Description: Download File Retail Area Manager.pdf

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