Area Manager

Empower teams, drive success, and grow. Step into a game-changing Area Manager role at Good Sammy.

Good Sammy is seeking an experienced Area Manager to join our team.

Salary: $95,000 per annum + 12% superannuation + $10,000 car allowance + salary packaging benefits

Your Impact:

As a Full-Time Area Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of multiple stores within your zone. You will:

• Coordinate the management, resource allocation, and performance of your assigned stores.
• Lead weekly discussions with store managers to share resources, set priorities, and monitor workflow.
• Support store managers in staff rostering, training, development, donations management, volunteer coordination, local marketing, store sales, and seasonal promotions.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and development opportunities to store managers to maximize team performance.
• Champion compliance with Good Sammy retail standard operating procedures and ensure effective application of store manager delegations.
• Collaborate with Supply & Logistics, People & Culture, and other Head Office teams to ensure stores are properly resourced and supported.

In this role, you will be instrumental in creating a culture of operational excellence, teamwork, and community impact across your zone.

What you'll do:

• Lead, motivate and inspire the team across area stores to achieve budgets, KPI's and profit targets.
• Analyse reports to make innovative commercial decisions that drive the stores & manage controllable costs in line with budgets and guidelines to maximise profit.
• Promote effective sharing of resources, staff and stock to operate at optimal efficiency.
• Establish and nurture a culture focused on ensuring retail team members are empowered and supported to develop and achieve their employment goals.
• Implement top-tier customer service standards that are consistent across stores to enhance the in-store experience.
• Contribute to the preparation of annual budgets.
• Undertake responsibility for projects including new store openings with respect to planning, co-ordination, implementation and administration.
• Maintain visual merchandising excellence to ensure the stores reflect the Brand vision.
• Oversee the stock management and rotation in stores to maximise sales opportunities based on client demographics.

What You'll Bring:

• You will be ethical and have a passion for our Purpose to "Create meaningful employment opportunities and pathways for people with disability."
• Significant experience in retail management, preferably within the not-for-profit or charity sector.
• Strong leadership and people skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Strong financial acumen and the ability to interpret and utilise data.
• A keen eye for detail and a focus on continuous improvement.
• You will be required to travel between various store locations as part of your role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• C Class Driver's Licence.
• Cert IV or similar in Retail Management.
• Degree in Business Management or similar.

Company Overview

Good Sammy is a for-purpose organisation creating employment opportunities for people with disability. We've been around since 1958 and we have a workforce of over 800 individuals, with almost 50% who identify as having disability.

Our efforts to make a difference extend beyond the workplace. Good Sammy is a driving force in sustainability, keeping nearly 7 million kilograms of used goods out of landfills annually. Our operations span various social enterprises, each contributing to our greater purpose.

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and know our people are our greatest asset.

Our values drive our initiatives and culture.

Brave - Have the courage to explore all possibilities.

Good - Do the right thing, the right way, always. Help you be your best.

Safe - Be aware, speak up, stay safe. Make your safety our priority.

Empowered - Respect everyone's voice. Do it with you.

What we can offer you:

• Free onsite parking.
• Generous not-for-profit tax-free benefits up to $15,900 per annum, to increase your take home pay.
• Private health insurance discounts.
• Free, confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Staff discount at all Good Sammy stores.
• Comprehensive orientation program including an onsite tour.

Join us in making a positive impact in our community. Your dedication can help us transform workplaces and society, and together, we can create a better future for people of all abilities.

How to Apply

If you are interested in a rewarding career that gives back to those living with a disability and the local community, apply now Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining why you are well-suited for the role.

Good Sammy Enterprises is committed to providing an environment where people are safe, valued and heard, especially vulnerable adults, young people and children. We strongly encourage applications from people with disability or lived experience, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Applicants who need assistance with their application or wish to discuss any potential barriers that may prevent them from applying are encouraged to contact

Closing date: 01/010/2025

Good Sammy reserves the right to complete the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Whilst we appreciate each and every application, due to the high level of interest, only successful applicants will be contacted. Thanks for your understanding.