Assistant Retail Manager

Marie Curie; Belfast; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned charity as an Assistant Retail Manager and make a real difference in a dynamic retail environment. This role involves supporting sales, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining high standards in stock presentation. You'll engage with the community, lead by coaching volunteers, and ensure the store operates smoothly in the absence of the Retail Manager. Be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support to those in need, while enjoying a range of benefits that promote your wellbeing and professional growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Group Personal Pension Scheme

Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and season tickets

Continuous professional development opportunities

Industry-leading training programmes

Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes

Enhanced bereavement and family-friendly benefits

Access to Blue Light Card membership

Subsidised Eye Care

Qualifications

• Previous retail experience, preferably in fashion/clothing.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Retail Manager in maximizing sales and maintaining high display standards.
• Engage with the community to drive repeat custom and volunteer recruitment.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Closing date: 21st April. We are reviewing applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country. Our retail stores play a vital part in helping us achieve our mission by bringing in significant revenue generation, building awareness and engaging local communities.

Join our team and be part of a dynamic retail environment where your can-do attitude makes a real difference. We're looking for courageous individuals who take initiative, considerate team players who put customers first and trustworthy colleagues who take pride in what they do. If you thrive in a collaborative workplace and enjoy helping people, we'd love to hear from you.

As an Assistant Retail Manager, you will join an incredible team and support them to encourage sales, provide excellent customer service, and uphold the highest standards of stock presentation and store cleanliness.

You will be responsible for:

• Assisting the Retail Manager in maximising sales by maintaining high standards of display and layout, ensuring proper stock rotation, and securing realistic pricing on donated items.
• Merchandising awareness and making sure you are keeping up to date with trends and competition.
• Maximising Gift Aid income and overseeing the proper display and administration of bought-in goods, ensuring minimal stock loss.
• Customer engagement and leading by coaching volunteers and staff to have great conversations with every customer on "Rounding up" their purchase, making an "add donation" for our charity and signing up for our loyalty scheme.
• Engaging with the community to drive repeat custom, stock donation, volunteer recruitment and community involvement.
• Supporting the Retail Manager in recruiting and managing volunteers and ensuring all staff and volunteers are following Marie Curie procedures and guidelines.
• In the absence of the Retail Manager, taking responsibility for the overall management and operation of the store.

Key Criteria:

• Previous retail experience, preferably in fashion/clothing.
• Experience of cash handling and financial management procedures (including completion of sales records).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer-first attitude and the ability to communicate with tact and discretion.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload, balancing competing demands.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures in a retail environment.
• Experience in managing and motivating volunteers is desirable.

To apply: please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.

Benefits you’ll love:

• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.

We’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via [e-mail]

About Us

Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Everyone knows our daffodil, but it’s our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.