About UQU
The University of Queensland Union (UQU) is a not-for-profit organisation working to create the ultimate campus experience for the University of Queensland (UQ) student community.
UQU runs a variety of food, beverage, retail and entertainment outlets across university campuses & offers a range of student support services including advocacy, legal advice and sponsorship of over 190 clubs and societies for UQ students.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an energetic and experienced Retail Supervisor to lead and oversee UQU's ETC at the UQ St. Lucia campus ETC is UQU's one-stop shop for all things Stationery In this role, you will be responsible for providing hands-on leadership, supervision, and support to the ETC team.
Thisro le involves:
* Planning, preparing, and monitoring rosters to meet organisational needs
* Ensuring ETC is professionally maintained – internally and externally
* Compiling and implementing store specials and promotions
* Assisting the Area Manager with the price changes, budget preparation, and ensuring the outlet operates within set budgets
* Planning and conducting the monthly stock-take
* Stock ordering, rotation, and control
* Adhering to the store's GP%
* Ensuring the UQU policies and procedures are being followed
Is this you?
We are looking for someone who:
* Provides strong leadership, ensuring your team is well supported on a day-to-day basis
* Thrives on providing excellent customer service and ensuring efficient operations
* Can juggle competing priorities, being able to multitask and effectively plan your day to ensure you are meeting the needs of your team and the outlet
* Loves problem-solving and doesn't shy away from a challenge
* Actively seeks feedback to continuously improve themselves, their team, and the business
* Understands the ebbs and flows of retail and consumer habits – especially within a university setting, trade peaks during the semester and quietens during the holiday breaks
* Understands that our team are our most valuable asset and works every day to foster a brilliant work environment
In addition to the above, our ideal candidate will have:
* A minimum of 2 years' experience as a retail supervisor (experience in a news agency or stationery store is highly regarded)
* Demonstrated ability in:
* Recruiting, training, and mentoring staff
* POS systems (SwiftPOS experience highly regarded)
* Managing GP% and pricing
* Working with, and adhering to, set budgets and key targets each year.
Why work for UQU?
UQU staff enjoy a range of benefits, including:
* 16 weeks paid parental leave
* Wellbeing support via free counselling & psychology sessions (provided by our excellent EAP) and 2 paid Wellbeing Days per year for you to use at your discretion.
* Additional paid leave for working days between Christmas & New Year (no need to dip into annual leave for Christmas shutdown)
* Discounted products at UQU outlets ($2.50 coffee – all day, every day)
* A wide range of salary sacrifice options to boost your take-home pay
* Flexible working arrangements
* Training and development opportunities