1. Are you a people leader who loves variety and challenge?
2. Have the skills to increase sales and implement operational processes?
3. Want to join a great organisation AND make a difference in your community?
About the Family Stores:
The Salvation Army has a nationwide network of over 130 Family Stores that sell a range of quality donated goods, ranging from clothing, furniture, linen and homeware. We aren't your typical retail store, no two days are the same in terms of our customers, volume of donations received, or what you may find while processing and pricing goods to sell.
About the Role:
The Team Leader role is critical to our store's success with the primary responsibility of ensuring all team members are motivated, trained and working to the required expectations for the individual operational functions daily, as per national Family Store operational requirements. In addition to leading a successful store team, this role also works closely with the area manager as part of a senior operational team to support successful implementation of strategic directives. Our team leaders are dynamic and savvy, leading by example, with proven abilities to motivate and coach people, increase sales, implement best practice processes and ensure good quality stock is processed, priced appropriately and well displayed.
Key Responsibilities:
4. Lead staff and volunteers effectively, developing a collaborative, positive team culture that provides our customers and donors alike with a great experience
5. Model and perform tasks within all of the store's operational functions, providing training opportunities and support to the team
6. Ensure expected donation processing, pricing and merchandising operations are running in accordance with national standards of practice
7. Ensure the store is well presented, providing a comfortable, safe and enjoyable environment for staff, customers and donors
8. Conduct regular team meetings that provide a clear understanding of the stores purpose, desired targets and performance, and provide opportunities for feedback and flag issues
9. Compliance with policies and standard operating procedures, including health and safety, HR, and audit requirements
10. Completion of day-to-day business, financial and administrative tasks effectively and accurately.
Person Specification:
11. A commitment to quality and outstanding customer and donor experience
12. A collaborative, positive and hands on leadership style with the ability to get alongside and support staff
13. Ability to motivate and direct a team to achieve goals with clear communication, energy and enthusiasm
14. Good understanding of sales budgets and performance tracking, with a drive to achieve and exceed set targets
15. Physically fit and capable of regular lifting - this is a daily part of the role
16. Be confident in using various retail and communications technology such as point of sale software and tablets
17. An ethical approach to working in a respectful, honest and transparent way to build trust across the family stores, upholding the values of The Salvation Army
18. Be comfortable working within set procedures but able to apply sound judgement when initiative is required
19. Have the right to work in New Zealand. All employment offers are subject to the completion of a satisfactory Ministry of Justice clearance/police check.
20. Have experience in managing teams.
Our offer to you:
21. An additional working week of Salvation Army leave awarded annually on 1 July
22. Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
23. Subsidised flu vaccinations
24. Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
25. TSA discount card for discount with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7
26. A position within a long-standing, respected nationwide organisation
27. Opportunities for growth and development
28. A varied and fast paced role in a friendly fun team
29. Enthusiastic team of likeminded people
30. The chance to make a difference in your community
Candidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society'.
Hours of work: This role is a Permanent variable full time role at 40 hours per week. Please note, Family stores operate on some public holidays.
The starting salary range for this role will fall between $65,824.30 and $67,337.50 per annum
The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes workplaces thrive with diversity.
The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society - all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.