Senior Store Manager

Reuse Network; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a Senior Store Manager to oversee three retail locations in Hailsham. The role involves day-to-day management, ensuring safety, efficiency, and achieving revenue targets. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in charity retail management, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to equal opportunities. The position offers a salary of £28K plus a performance bonus and requires a full driving license. Applications should be submitted to the Retail Ops Manager.

Qualifications

• Strong background in charity retail management.
• Experience with staff and volunteer management.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage three retail stores and ensure efficient operations.
• Coordinate collection and deliveries across stores.
• Promote the charity's brand through various channels.

Skills

Previous experience in charity retail management

Track record of delivering and exceeding sales budgets

Excellent communication skills

Ability to build positive working relationships

Previous experience managing staff and volunteers

Good understanding of social issues

Hold a full driving license

Job description

Now! Charity - Eastbourne, Lewes and Hailsham

Salary: £28K plus discretionary performance bonus

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week. Normal working days are any five days Monday to Saturday.

Contract: Permanent.

Role Overview

Reporting to the CEO, the Senior Store Manager’s role is to provide day-to-day management of all 3 stores to ensure they are sufficiently stocked, operating safely and efficiently, and meeting revenue targets in accordance with the charity’s objectives. The Senior Store Manager will have direct line management for all retail staff and van staff, and will also be accountable for the coordination of collection and deliveries across all 3 stores. The Senior Store Manager will promote the charity’s brand and maximise revenue opportunities through social media and other channels. The duties and responsibilities described are not exhaustive and reasonable additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time.

Key Skills

• Previous experience in charity retail management
• Track record of delivering and exceeding sales budgets
• Previous experience managing members of staff and volunteers
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient with performing formal administrative tasks and an ability to meet agreed deadlines
• Ability to professionally represent Furniture Now retailing on internal and external groups/ committees
• Ability to build positive working relationships internally (i.e., staff, trustees) and externally (customers, donors, stakeholders).
• Commitment to Equal Opportunities and Diversity
• Previous experience in analysing and interpreting data
• Good understanding of social issues and charitable themes
• Hold a full driving license

Application

For further details on the role, please download the complete job description here.

To apply please send a cover letter and CV to the Retail Ops Manager at [e-mail]