Area Manager

Are you an experienced multi-site retail leader with a passion for people? Are you driven by a desire to make a difference in this world? Would you like to feel that you are working for something bigger than the bottom line?

If so, then this could be the job for you!

Salvos Stores has a vacancy for the position of Area Manager - Brisbane South & North QLD reporting directly to the Regional Manager NSW/QLD/ACT.

As an Area Manager you will inspire and nurture your team of passionate and dedicated Store Managers, all focused on delivering great social, environmental and business outcomes for their store. Your leadership will ensure Salvos Stores provides an inspiring in-store experience for our team, customers and community members.

Our unique business proposition means that no two products - and no two days - are the same. You will therefore be adaptable, comfortable with change, and able to respond quickly to challenges as they arise.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Leading, growing and developing a team of paid employees and volunteers, ensuring extraordinary customer service is provided every day, in every interaction
• Ensuring extraordinary customer service is provided every day, in every interaction
• Reading, analyzing and interpreting business reports to deliver on all business targets and outcomes
• Embedding exceptional operational and visual merchandising standards
• Role-modeling a 'safety first' culture in our stores
• Opening new stores, and overseeing all refurbishments
• Ensuring company policies and procedures are adhered to

Working for Salvos Stores is a rewarding experience, which goes beyond a normal job. Our surplus is directed into programs run by The Salvation Army, so every day our teams come to work knowing their efforts can accurately transform lives.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must possess excellent people leadership and multi-site retail management abilities. You will be an outstanding written and verbal communicator, with demonstrated ability to inspire people through change. You will be a high energy, hands-on individual and will bring your experience in providing extraordinary customer service to the role.

As someone known for your integrity, you will be comfortable aligning to The Salvation Army Mission and Values. While not essential, demonstrated experience in improving environmental sustainability outcomes would be highly regarded.

ABOUT US

Not your average retailer, Salvos Stores is made up of a team of changemakers who are passionate about raising funds to help The Salvation Army provide over one million sessions of care to disadvantaged Australians each year through an extensive network of over 360 retail stores, as well as online.

Whether you're sorting donations, processing invoices or driving one of our iconic trucks, every team member is valued for the incredible contribution they make to Salvos Stores. Join our crew and feel rewarded for making a difference.

Salvos Stores is a mission enterprise of The Salvation Army, a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope amid all kinds of personal hardship.

WHAT WE OFFER

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits;
• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
• Staff store discount
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to 'volunteer' in a TSA program or activity
• Purpose driven career with positive social and sustainable outcomes
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
• Opportunity for career development;
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Chaplaincy services
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

HOW TO APPLY

If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. 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 apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

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 organisation 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.