• Permanent, Full Time
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• An inclusive culture of a passionate and professional team

Do you have a passion for retail and leadership?

The role you could play:

We are seeking a dedicated Thrift Shop Manager! You will oversee and lead operations of Warrnambool Corps Thrift Shop to ensure quality customer service. Additionally, you will be responsible for fostering a culture of inclusiveness as well as the supervision of all employees and volunteers.

Duties

• Maximise sales through processing of donations to the shop by receiving, sorting, pricing and hanging of saleable goods
• Implement stock/mannequin rotation and stock management processes to ensure optimal shop stock levels are maintained
• Ensure shop is presentable and inviting through appropriate measures
• Work alongside the Corps leadership to set annual budgets to identify additional ways to promote shop income growth
• Maintain all site security standards including activation of alarm systems, securing shop at opening/closing and training staff

Deliver excellence in customer service by responding to customer needs, training staff in best practice customer service and actively seeking opportunities to connect customers to TSA mission

This is a permanent full-time position, based in Warrnambool, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with General Retail Level 6 Award.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated relevant retail industry experience as a shop manager is desirable
• Experience in managing and leading effective teams
• Demonstrated skills and experience in cash handling, financial management and shop operations (highly desirable)
• Completed or willingness to complete First Aid (PFA) training
• Prior experience in a charitable recycling retail operation highly regarded
• A current Driver's Licence
• Physical ability to safely sit, stand, walk regularly and for long periods of time
• Physical ability to push, pull, lift and carry items up to 10 kilos in weight

Benefits working with The Salvation Army

• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured. Do not delay in submitting your application today!

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organization and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.