- Maximise sales and revenue through processing of donations to the store by receiving and disposal of non-saleable goods
- Deliver excellence in customer service by responding to customer needs, training staff in best practice customer service
- Support in the recruitment, maintenance and direction of an excellent volunteer/employee force that run the store efficiently
- Supervise volunteers
- Ensure all staff and volunteer records are updated and maintained in relevant database or file
- Lead a safe workplace through the ongoing promotion of work health and safety standards
- Certificate in Retail Operations/Diploma of Business (desirable)
- Certificate level qualification in Retail Management (desirable)
- Experience in team management (essential)
- Merchandising and store presentation skills
- Experience managing stock
- Retail management experience (highly desirable)
- Experience working and managing volunteers (preferred)
- Basic working knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel
- Physical ability to safely sit, stand, walk regularly and for long periods of time
- Physical ability to push, pull, lift, carry items up to 10 kilos in weight
- Physical ability to climb ladders
- A current VIC Driver's Licence
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
- Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
Assistant Thrift Shop Manager - Moolap, Australia - The Salvation Army
Description
Start your career with The Salvation Army today
We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.
ABOUT US
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.
Are you passionate about your community?
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Thrift Shop Manager You will assist the Thrift Shop manager to lead and develop the stores to maximise profits and strengthen links between thrift shops and Corps.
Responsibilities include
This is a fixed-term part-time position, contracted for 12 months,13 hours per week, based in Bellarine Highway Op Shop in Moolap, VIC.
What you will have
Benefits working at The Salvation Army
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured. Do not delay in submitting your application today