Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for a Retail Shop Manager based in the Bath.
The purpose of this role is to achieve the shop income and profit targets by maximising sales, minimising costs and constantly looking at better ways to promote the business, working with the area manager to create a shop environment which meets the needs of the business.
This is a full-time 37.5 hours, hybrid permanent role offering a salary of £23,425 per annuum.
Current driving licence - preferably with access to vehicle.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Be the main key holder for the shop - responsible for opening and closing and attending emergency call outs.
- To ensure effective and efficient management of volunteers, paid staff, premises, and stock
- Ensure the shop premises are clean and tidy and that all merchandise is displayed to advantage.
- Guarantee that the customer's visit is a positive experience.
- To maximise sales and achieve agreed performance targets
- Continue this standard of cleanliness and organisation throughout the premises including Kitchen/Bathroom, office space, sort room and storage areas.
- To ensure that all appropriate standards of security and health and safety are met.
- Generate a steady supply of good quality stock donations, networking with local people and organisations to actively promote the charity and its values.
- To positively promote the charity and its message to members of the public and other stakeholders.
- Satisfy all statutory obligations and ensure that health and safety compliance requirements are constantly upheld and accurately reported to the facilities department.
- Ensure that all administrative and financial procedures are followed, including - banking of money, weekly returns, petty cash account, KPI's, volunteer records etc.
Person Specification
- Retail experience
- General management, preferably in retail
- Demonstrable ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Teams) and other virtual platforms
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Numerate and comfortable with preparing and analysing sales data with a good standard of written English
- Good organisational ability
- Creative approach to problem solving
- Basic Knowledge of Health & Safety, Fire Regulations and ability to identify potential risks
- Ability to inspire and motivate a team to work to achieve goals
- Able to work on own initiative and prioritise tasks
Role is subject to DBS check at the relevant level.
Alternatively, if this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested please refer them. We have a referral bonus scheme and will pay £75, in retail vouchers of your choice, for referrals who are not already known to us.
Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.
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