Store Manager

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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 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.

- Salvos Stores has a vacancy for the position of Store Manager in Croydon, and we guarantee this is a job like no other.

About the Role:
Are you a retail leader with a passion for people? Are you driven by a desire to make a difference in this world? Would you like the satisfaction of knowing your commercial leadership will be working for something bigger than the bottom line?

If so, then this could be the job for you

Our Croydon store plays a pivotal role in supporting the local community and is a destination for the second-hand retail enthusiasts in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. We’re looking for a talented leader who loves retail, loves a challenge, and loves waking up each day with a passion for making a difference.

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 Croydon business.

As a retail leader it goes without saying that you’ll be experienced in:

- Leading, growing and developing a team of paid employees and volunteers across multiple departments
- Ensuring extraordinary customer service is provided every day, in every interaction
- Embedding exceptional operational and visual merchandising standards
- Role-modeling a ‘safety first’ culture
- Ensuring company policies and procedures are adhered to

ABOUT YOU

Previous experience in a similar industry, while highly regarded, is not essential. What is essential is your people and team leadership, your passion and proven ability to deliver outstanding results in a complex and rewarding retail environment. You will be a high energy, hands-on individual and will bring your proven track record in providing extraordinary customer service to the role. Importantly, as someone known for your integrity, you will also be comfortable aligning to The Salvation Army Mission and Values to positively support and impact the lives of others through your career contribution.

To be successful in this role you must possess excellent people leadership and management abilities. You will be an outstanding written and verbal communicator with strong interpersonal skills. Solid technical skills and experience using Workday HCM system experience, highly regarded.
- 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. W_
- 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 are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. _
- Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_