Overview
The purpose of this role is to oversee the daily operations of the shop to maximise sales and profits for the charity. Working closely with the Assistant shop Manager and a dedicated team of volunteers you will ensure customers’ needs are met through the sales of our supporter’s pre-loved items ensuring the highest standards of customer service is provided.
Duties
- Supervise the day-to-day operations of the shop, including opening and closing procedures.
- Responsible for ensuring the shop is presented to the highest standards through effective visual merchandising and window displays.
- Ensuring the shop is adequately stocked through our supporters’ donations driven by local campaigning and advertisement.
- Ensure all supporters' donated goods are sorted and distributed with care daily.
- Ensuring Gift Aid is at the forefront of the shop culture and is captured at every opportunity.
- Ensure all items are priced effectively to maximise profits in line with EHAAT’s pricing guide.
- Ensure that all cash handling procedures are adhered to and all account reconciliation tasks are completed daily.
- Working alongside the Assistant shop manager to ensure all trading hours are covered sufficiently.
- Recruit, train, and schedule existing volunteers to support with the shop operation.
- Maintain a positive and inclusive work environment in line with EHAATS policies and values.
- Ensure that all customers receive exceptional service and that high standards of service are always delivered.
- Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and special requests promptly and professionally.
- Working closely with the Area Manger to ensure data led decisions are made to maximise sales and profits throughout the shop.
- Monitor sales performance and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Build relationships with the wider charity team including workplace, fundraising and marketing.
- Utilise social media and other marketing channels to promote the store and its offerings.
- Attend retail meetings and charity team meetings when required.
- Monitor shop supplies, i.e. bags, labels, till rolls etc and coordinate with the Charity office as to what is needed. Place orders as necessary.
- Help promote Charity events and raise brand awareness within the community.
Experience
- A highly motivated, "can-do" attitude.
- Trustworthy, patient, empathetic, and able to lead by example.
- Excellent interpersonal and team-working skills.
- Emotionally intelligent and eager to learn.
- Experience of working within the charity sector
- Experience of managing a Team
- Experience of IT systems
- Problem solving skills
This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic DBS check as a condition of employment.
Pay: £26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
