Retail Area Manager

This is a Permanent , Full time vacancy that will close in 9 days at 23:59 GMT.

The Vacancy

• Do you want to work for a company that has been independently accredited by Best Companies Ltd as an Outstanding Company to work for?
• Do you want to work for a company, that passionately cares about its colleagues, stakeholders and the planet, and is the current recipient of the prestigious Charity Retailer of the Year award?
• Would you like to have some amazing benefits such as a virtual GP service, fantastic pension scheme and a starting holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays?
• Do you need a new challenge that not only helps you to develop your skills, but is integral to the community?
• Did we mention, there is no evening or Sunday working too?!
• Our managers lead from the front and takes their colleagues and customers on an amazing journey!
• Do you have excellent customer service skills, innovative ideas and are dynamic by nature?

We have an amazing opportunity for a Regional Sales Manager who will contribute to the success and development of the Retail Division.

The individual we are looking for will focus on our business strategy within our shops, helping our teams continue to grow and develop by leading, managing and directing on colleague led initiatives, sales and profit targets, be able to build morale, confidence and have quality financial acumen to encourage ideas, innovation and new approaches from shop teams. You will also work alongside wider regional colleagues and contribute to regional business success.

On completion of a 12-week induction period, the successful individual will assume responsibility for an area containing 23 shops and donation centres in the Central North region.

This role will include travel and overnight stays and comes with a company car.

All key responsibilities and desirable skills can be found in the Job Description.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors.

Please be aware that this advert may close sooner than the closing date in extreme circumstances.

If you :

• Enjoy building collaborative relationships
• Possess honesty and integrity
• Are a good communicator, determined and able to challenge in a positive way
• Are resilient, supportive, caring, hands on and enthusiastic
• Have a dynamic leadership style with an appetite for success
• Have a passion for developing people
• Possess fantastic ideas for partnerships to deliver re-use and repair services with the local connections and knowledge to make them happen
• Have a passion for charity retailing

THEN SALVATION ARMY TRADING COMPANY LTD (SATCoL) WANTS YOU! See what some of our colleagues say about us:

"What I like most is that I am getting the opportunity to help people, whether it be a customer with getting a great priced quality second hand item, helping our volunteers to get the best out of themselves or helping The Salvation Army helping people in crisis" - DR, Shop Manager

"I love the variation the job role brings, working with a good team of staff and volunteers, I like to find out what they enjoy about their role and will do my best to keep them interested and invested in the company" - MM, Donation Centre Manager

"I feel extremely lucky to work for a company that truly cares about all of its colleagues and constantly go over and above to demonstrate that. SATCoL has a strong culture, with our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Equality truly embedded and evidenced in every day of our working lives." ST - Head of HR & Training

PLEASE APPLY NOW Company Benefits

Annual Leave: Starting at 26 days plus bank holidays, with the ability to buy an extra week.

Virtual GP Service: Phone consultations available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days and video consultations from 8am to 10 pm, 7 days a week.

Excellent Pension Scheme: SATCoL offers a Defined Contribution Scheme, with the company doubling your contributions, up to 6%, and giving you Life Assurance of 3 x your normal salary.

Company Sick Pay: This is paid from the end of your probation period and increases during your employment with us.

Discounts: All colleagues are entitled to a 25% discount of all original, full priced products sold by SATCoL.

Wellbeing Commitment: Our colleagues are our most important asset, and we are committed to the wellbeing of our teams being our single most important issue.

SATCoL offer many more fantastic benefits, please see attachment for details.

Why join Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL)?

• Be part of a continually developing and growing company who works tirelessly to help fund The Salvation Army's vital work with vulnerable people in the UK by raising money.
• Work for a company that cares for its colleagues, stakeholders, community and environment and encourages reuse and recycling through over 240 charity shops and donation centres, and a network of around 8,000 clothing banks.
• We are at the forefront of textile reuse and recycling, and we work closely with our key partners, including some of the biggest retail and online brands. With the support of the British public, we have raised over £80 million over the past 10 years to help the work of The Salvation Army.
• We have a strong and positive culture, led by our values 'Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Equality' and our core purpose of 'enabling mission and providing resource to help the work of The Salvation Army'. We truly CARE.
• We believe in empowering people; therefore, our roles offer lots of independence. Whether you are part of our front-line collections team or our central support function, we encourage autonomy and embrace new ideas.
• Whatever our colleagues' workplace aspirations, SATCoL supports them at all levels to grow and succeed, believing in internal development and promoting from within wherever possible.
• We value every colleague, no matter what department or role you work in. Inclusivity underpins our strong team ethic and allows for collaborative working to help one another be successful.
• We offer a wide variety of opportunities that offer a range of exciting challenges and new experiences, where no two days are the same.
• Why I Work For SATCoL
• Shop Manager

"I get the opportunity to help people, whether it be a customer with getting a great priced quality second hand item, helping our volunteers to get the best out of themselves or helping The Salvation Army helping people in crisis."

• Why I Work For SATCoL
• Area Collections Manager

"Working for SATCoL offers a great work/life balance, a competitive salary, great benefits, a welcoming team of like-minded individuals and the chance to make a real difference."

• Why I Work For SATCoL

"Working at SATCoL is an incredibly rewarding experience. The organisation's commitment to making a positive impact in communities, paired with the supportive and inclusive work environment, makes every day truly fulfilling."

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