About the Role
An experienced Store Manager is sought to lead the Gordon Salvos Stores team, driving sales, inspiring staff, and delivering an exceptional in-store experience to raise vital funds for Australians in need.
Responsibilities
- Lead store operations and achieve sales and surplus targets.
- Manage stock flow, pricing and visual merchandising according to Salvos Stores' standards and values.
- Inspire, train and develop a passionate team of employees and volunteers.
- Keep budgets on track and manage rosters and wage costs to keep the store running efficiently.
- Build strong community connections with local groups and partners.
Requirements
- Retail management experience (essential).
- Strong proven customer service, interpersonal and communication skills (essential).
- Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to inspire and engage people.
- Ability to work to budgets and manage operational priorities.
- Experience using Workday HCM system (highly regarded).
- Alignment with The Salvation Army Mission and Values of integrity, respect, compassion, collaboration, and diversity.
- A current resume and a cover letter which details your alignment with the requirements of the role.
- Successful completion of a Working with Children Check (for child-facing roles).
- Mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
Skills
- Customer service
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Budget management
- Operational priority management
Location
- Gordon, NSW
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experienced Store Manager
Salary/Compensations
- In accordance with the Retail General Industry Award, Level 6.
Benefits
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
- Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers.
- Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks).
- Workplace Support Leave (5 days) for 'volunteering’ in Salvos' initiatives.
- Staff Store Discount.
- No Sunday work.
- Access to Fitness Passport and consumer discounts.
- Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.
About the Company
- The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities.
- We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better.
- From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
- Every sale supports The Salvation Army’s programs, helping thousands of Australians every year.
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.
Equal Opportunity
- The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.
- We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status.
- 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.
