Retail Area Manager

Join us on a vibrant, purpose-driven journey where every day is an opportunity to make a tangible difference. At Save the Children Australia, we're not just about retail; we're about creating lasting change for the children and communities who need it most. If you're passionate about making an impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

This role is ideal for an existing area manager, cluster manager or senior store manager looking to take the next step in their retail career. If you are passionate about people and retail, are highly organised and want to contribute to an amazing and well-respected cause this role is for you.

Save the Children and 54 reasons:

A place where your purpose matters.

At Save the Children Retail, we're more than just a network of stores - we're a community of like-minded individuals committed to a common cause. It takes all types of personalities and talents to drive our organisation – yours included. Surrounded by a treasure trove of recycled fashion, toys, books, and vintage finds, you'll be part of a team dedicated to not only provide an exceptional shopping experience but also supporting projects that transform lives. Not only will you be empowered to sour in your career path – you’ll feel connected to a sense of purpose everyday!

A place to make a difference:

Here you’re empowered to make a difference in children’s lives. Your role will involve leading a diverse team of volunteers, inspiring them to deliver outstanding customer service and meet store targets. From managing volunteer rosters to spearheading local marketing campaigns, you’ll play a pivotal role in maximising profits while creating positive change. You will be an integral part of our Western Australian Retail team and report to our State Retail Manager for Western Australia. Daily travel within metropolitan Perth will be required, as well as occasional weekend and evening work.

You will make an impact by:

· Effectively managing profit and loss performance for all stores in your area

· Manage merchandise and stock to maximise sales

· Ensure all operational and safety compliance

· Manage your teams of store volunteers to success

· Train, mentor and induct your team of volunteers

· Support the retail team to achieve goals and deliver maximised profits to Save the Children Australia

A place to feel valued:

Your leadership experience in retail, training and customer service is invaluable. We recognise your contribution and provide you the support to ensure you can bring your best, knowing here you have the space and opportunity to grow. Bringing your best every day means:

· Exceptional merchandising and stock management skills

· Staff/volunteer management experience

· Highly organised and adaptable approach

· Exceptional communication skills

· Motivated and willing to use your initiative to resolve problems

· And an absolute passion for retail

A place to belong:

We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:

· Individual learning plans to help map and deliver on your career development.

· Internal employment and development opportunities

· Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program

· Celebrate and feel supported in your diversity. We’ve established internal networks to support our diverse workforce, foster inclusion and allow you to bring your whole self to work (if that’s what you want!) (Pride@Save, Parents and Carers@Save, Mental Wellness Alliance, Disability@Save, First Nations Advisory Committee).

· Full salary packaging benefits (please use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!)

· Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you’re able to perform at your optimum

Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.

Does this sound like the place for you?

We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume below.

Applications close 5pm AWST, Thursday 6th March 2024.

Position Description – WA Retail Area Manager

For more information about this position, please contact Andrena Nowlan on andrena.nowlan@savethechildren.org.au or for more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure it's straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn’t quite hit the mark for you, please let us know at people.culture@savethechildren.org.au. We’re dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.

If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role, please contact people.culture@savethechildren.org.au for further support.