Assistant Store Manager

YMCA England & Wales; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Runcorn seeks an Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager and maximize income while promoting community engagement. Ideal candidates should have experience in merchandising, stock rotation, and excellent customer service skills. The role offers a unique retailing experience focused on charity and community well-being. Join a passionate team committed to making a difference in young people's lives.

Benefits

Pension

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Regular salary reviews

Sick pay after qualifying period

Employee Assistance Programme

Health shield cash plan

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising and stock rotation.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Organized and able to work effectively in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and deputize for the Store Manager.
• Maximize income for the shop.
• Promote YMCA's work within the local community.

Skills

Merchandising

Stock rotation

Customer service

Organizational skills

Entrepreneurial skills

Job description

Do you want to try a new type of retailing in Charity where you can support and deputise for a Store Manager raising money to help change young people’s lives? You will work alongside paid staff and volunteers, proud of everything you achieve together at the heart of your local community and raise money for an amazing charity. If this excites you then we have a fantastic opportunity in our store. As an Assistant Store Manager, you will play a key role in the store’s success. You will be highly organised with experience of merchandising, stock rotation and excellent customer service. You will work effectively and efficiently to maximise income for the shop and promote the work of YMCA within the local community. You will deputise for the store manager when needed and work in an environment that presents challenge and meaning.

You will have the opportunity to work in a role that is varied and stimulating, supporting the manager and shop team to represent and serve your local community. You will get real autonomy working with your Store Manager using your entrepreneurial skills to raise money and represent YMCA in your area. You’ll also get a package that includes:

• Pension
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
• Regular salary reviews
• Sick pay (after a qualifying period)
• Services to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Health shield cash plan

This is an exciting time to join us as we embark on a journey of expansion. We are opening many new stores across England & Wales. Our Charity Shops are unique and offer a wide range of donated products. We are passionate about recycling and pride ourselves in selling over 95% of our donated stock and we don’t sell new goods! If successful, you will be joining an amazing team and receive support and guidance from your Store Manager and Area Manager.

At YMCA England & Wales, we strive to create a workplace that fully reflects and serves its local community. We want all staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work each day. We have diverse teams, we encourage everyone to do their best and support them to reach their full potential.

If you are passionate about improving young lives, this will be the role for you.

As an employer committed to inclusivity we welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under-represented throughout YMCA England & Wales. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.