Store Manager

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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 permanent full time vacancy for the position of Store Manager Cheltenham, and we guarantee this is a store - and a job - like none other.

Are you a big box 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

About the Role:
Cheltenham is one of the largest Salvos Store in Victoria and it has a special place in the second-hand retail community in Melbourne. We’re looking for a talented leader who loves big box 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 Cheltenham business.

You will 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-modelling a 'Safety First' culture- Ensuring company policies and procedures are adhered to

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.

You will be an outstanding written and verbal communicator with strong interpersonal skills.

Importantly, as someone known for your integrity, you will also be comfortable aligning to The Salvation Army Mission and Values.

About Us:
Working for Salvos Stores is a rewarding experience, which goes beyond a normal job. We operate as a professional, commercially focused retail business, recycling pre-loved goods generously donated by the public. We have a national retail network of over 350 stores focused on delivering social, environmental and business outcomes. Our surplus is directed into programs run by The Salvation Army, a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities that helps thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship.

How to Apply:

- 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._
- 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._
- The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure _
- to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community_
- and works in areas covered by Public Health Orders requiring vaccination. _
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_