Senior Store Manager (m/w/d)

Shop Manager | Chelmsford | Temporary (October – December)| Full and Part-time hours available| £11.44 per hour Our client is the UK’s largest multi-charity retailer, selling cards and gifts on behalf of over 200 UK charities including national organisations such as Cancer Research UK, Alzheimer’s Society, along with local charities such as Hospices, Air Ambulances and Wildlife Trusts. 7 million for local community projects. This role supports that network of shops to maximise income. Experience of working under own initiative within an established commercial framework Time management skills Able to demonstrate an understanding of the retail sector, ideally within a charity context Commercial awareness and ability to make decisions to drive revenue Organising in-shop events and other sales promotions Understands excellent customer service and can act as an ambassador for our client in their local community What will your role as a Shop Manager look like? Responsible for managing all aspects of the shop. To actively recruit, line manage and support shop volunteers to maximise sales and revenue for participating charities Communicating and working effectively with other shop managers to ensure day to day operations are met Meet sales targets, increasing sales and profit for the shop To manage the set-up processes of the shop including the processing of deliveries and reporting of discrepancies To discuss layout of a shop with the Regional Manager and ensure all merchandising equipment is assembled in line with agreed plans The shop manager will be required to cover shifts in the absence of volunteers Support the marketing team with activities to raise the profile of the shop and organisation in the local community Take responsibility for rotas to ensure the shop is always operational within its agreed opening hours To support any other tasks that support the day to day running of the shop and team