Area Manager - Geelong

Number of Positions Available: 1 ABOUT US The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity Why this role matters Salvos Stores is a mission enterprise of The Salvation Army, a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope amid all kinds of personal hardship About the role Salvos Stores are seeking a values-driven Area Manager to provide leadership to Geelong and the surrounding areas The Area Manager will provide leadership to the areas retail teams, and support the Regional Managers and other key stakeholders to drive delivery of strategic and operational objectives, including sales, surplus, safety and community engagement Reporting to the Regional Manager, this is a permanent, full-time role You will successfully

• Collaborate with Regional Manager in setting area and store specific strategic agendas, aligning to Salvos Stores' Regional and National strategy, this includes development and execution of workforce and succession planning
• Monitor and manage the performance of all stores and provide direction and support to ensure performance standards and targets are met, this includes eCommerce related performance and implement, drive and support relevant customer strategies within Area and stores
• Develop, monitor, achieve and manage sales, expenditure, stock and production KPIs and surplus budgets for the Area, this includes monitor and achieve all stock and production KPIs and effectively manage area expenditure within budget and continually adopt proactive cost-effective measures
• Manage new store openings, renewals and closures aligned to Regional and Area strategic plans
• Lead and oversee compliance of Salvos Stores policies and procedures
• Drive recruitment of volunteers and employees to meet the need of the organisation

You will have

• A Diploma level qualification in Management, Business or Retail (desired)
• Demonstrated experience and success in retail and leadership management
• Demonstrated experience in multi-site retail management
• Alignment with the values of integrity, respect, compassion, collaboration, and diversity
• A valid driver's licence

What we offer As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

• Flexible / hybrid WFH conditions
• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits;
• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
• Staff store discount
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activity
• Purpose driven career with positive social and sustainable outcomes
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
• Opportunity for career development;
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Chaplaincy services
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

How to apply If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current Resume and a Cover Letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people. The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration