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Form of workSalvos Stores - Store Manager Mount Waverley
- Are you an experienced retail Store Manager with a passion for leading and coaching your retail team?
- Do you love fashion, love selling and know how to engage your customers so they return again and again?
- Are you commercially astute and results focused, but also driven by a desire to make a difference in this world?
Salvos Stores has a vacancy for the position of Store Manager Mt Waverley, and we guarantee you a retail leadership role unlike any other!
About The Role
Salvos Stores Mt. Waverley is one of our busy, pocket-sized boutique stores in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Firmly entrenched in the cosmopolitan hub of Mt Waverley, it's become a well-loved part of the local community over many years. We're looking for that special manager who loves and embraces a diverse customer mix, and enjoys waking up each day with a passion for making a difference in the community where they're based.
Our unique business proposition in Salvos Stores means that no two products are the same, and every day is literally a different day; we're looking for someone who'll thrive as a leader in our business, and have the capabilities and drive to lead and grow the Mt Waverley business.
About You
Ideally you'll have a fashion background, and know your brands, and you may also know a thing or two about homewares and books.
However, even if you've come from a different retail background we'd still love to hear from you. What is essential is that you're a proven people leader who knows how to empower your team and have fun; deliver outstanding results in a dynamic and rewarding retail environment, and have a passion for sustainability and making a difference in people's lives.
As a retail leader it goes without saying that you'll be experienced in:
- Leading, growing and developing a team
- Ensuring extraordinary customer service is provided every day, in every interaction
- Reading, analysing and interpreting business reports to deliver on all business targets and outcomes, including using spreadsheets and other applications as required
- Embedding exceptional operational and visual merchandising standards
- Role-modeling and creating a 'Safety First' culture
- Ensuring company policies and procedures are adhered to
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.
