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Casual position, Flexible hours

Use your retail sales experience to benefit the community

Sales, customer service and leadership focus

About us

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation. Our aim is to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people in Australia especially those affected by bushfire, flood and other disasters.

About the role

The Store Manager is responsible for driving sales to achieve targets by providing clear direction and fostering an engaged workforce. Working in conjunction with the area manager, you will pro-actively develop, drive and support local and national marketing campaigns and promotional activity within the store e.g. VIP events. On a day to day basis, you will lead, maintain and actively work to ensure strong relationships in a team of staff and volunteers through ongoing coaching and support.

What you will bring

Demonstrated experience in successfully managing a retail shop (preferably fashion and/or recycled goods related)

Proven ability to deliver revenue and net profit objectives through managing others

Staff and/or Volunteer management

Sound presentation and visual merchandising skills in line with current trends

Strong sales and customer service acumen

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity

Financial wellbeing:  In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.

Health & Wellbeing:  You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness. And access guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.

Career development:  Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses.

Further information

This role is covered by the General Retail and Wholesale award 2010 - Level 6. Salary from $28.70 hourly + superannuation + casual loading + weekend rates + access to salary packaging.

For more information about the role, please contact Fran Baker on 0407 638 783 during business hours only.

Applications for this position will close Tuesday, 5 November 2024.

Whilst we appreciate interest in our roles, we will not be engaging with Agencies or Agency Candidates for this role.

Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with different lived experiences, abilities, gender, ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.

Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out more.