Assistant Store Manager - Malvern
On-site · Malvern, Victoria, Australia
Job Summary
As Assistant Store Manager (2IC) at Malvern Salvos Stores, you’ll play a key role in day-to-day operations by supporting sales, stock management, team leadership, and delivering an exceptional in-store experience. You will support the Store Manager to achieve sales and surplus targets, help manage stock flow, pricing and merchandising, provide training and guidance to employees and volunteers, and lead store operations in the absence of the Store Manager. You’ll promote a strong safety culture with WHS compliance and contribute to building strong connections with the local community. The role is permanent and full-time, located in Malvern, VIC. Responsibilities include: - Supporting and assisting the Store Manager to achieve sales and surplus targets - Managing stock flow, pricing, and merchandising in line with Salvos Stores’ standards and values - Providing training, direction, and support to employees and volunteers - Leading store operations in the absence of the Store Manager - Promoting safety and WHS compliance - Engaging with the local community What we offer: a comprehensive benefits package, generous leave provisions, staff discounts, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for development in a values-driven organization.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated retail experience, ideally with leadership or supervisory experience
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to engage a wide variety of people
- Collaborative team player who can motivate and support others
- Organised and proactive with ability to balance multiple priorities
- Alignment with The Salvation Army Mission and Values
- Ability to train and provide direction to employees and volunteers
- WHS compliance and safety culture advocacy
Desired Qualifications
- Retail leadership or supervisory experience
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to train and support employees and volunteers
- Collaborative team player with motivational skills
- Organised and proactive with ability to balance multiple priorities
- Alignment with mission and values of integrity, respect, compassion, diversity, and collaboration
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