Why this role matters
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.
About the role
As an Area Manager, this is your opportunity to provide strategic and operational leadership to an Area retail team and provide support to Regional Managers and other key stakeholders to drive the delivery of strategic objectives and operational objectives, including sales, surplus, safety and community engagement.
Reporting to the Regional Manager, this is a permanent full time position based in Geelong North.
How you will make an impact
* Collaborate with the Regional Manager to set and execute area and store strategic agendas, including workforce and succession planning aligned to Regional and National strategy.
* Drive store performance by monitoring results, supporting achievement of targets (including eCommerce), and implementing customer-focused strategies.
* Manage and achieve Area financial and operational KPIs, including sales, expenditure, stock, production, and surplus budgets, while adopting proactive cost‐effective measures.
* Oversee store lifecycle activities, including new store openings, renewals, and closures in line with strategic plans.
* Ensure compliance and safe operations by leading adherence to Salvos Stores policies, and managing WHS performance, risks, and improvement initiatives.
* Lead, coach and develop teams, including recruitment of employees and volunteers, and providing training, feedback, and performance management.
* Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships, partnering with logistics, support functions, and TSA stakeholders, and fostering community engagement across all stores.
What you will bring
* Demonstrated experience and success in retail and leadership management
* Diploma level Management, Business or Retail qualification (desired)
* Multi-site retail management experience
* Current VIC Drivers Licence
What we offer
The Salvos offer eligible employee's a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including:
* 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) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities.
* Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives incl Fitness Passport
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supports such as: Burra Burra Network (pastoral care network), Cultural Events, Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave (up to 10 days)
* Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency.
* Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.
How to apply
If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to join a team dedicated to creating positive change, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your alignment with the requirements of the role.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.
About Us
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.
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. 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.
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