Shop Manager

Description:

SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas. 

The Role:

We are currently looking to recruit a creative, self-motivated Shop Manager who is passionate about customer service and being part of an organisation that makes a difference in the local community. Our stores have a huge range of stock on display which can include furniture, clothing and bric-a-brac which will bring variety in each sale. The ideal candidate will have solid retail experience and a proven track record in achieving targets by setting high standards.

This is a permanent part time contract (25 hours per week) and will be joining our Retail Division in Vincent's Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath. This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland’s largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community

Candidate Requirements:​

Education

• Minimum Leaving Certificate level

Experience

• At least 3 years in a customer facing retail environment
• Experience of managing / working with a diverse team of people
• Experience of independent working and also working as part of a team
• Experience of providing and analyzing sales reports

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, in individual and group situations
• An ability to establish and foster excellent working relationships with many different people across different functions and locations
• Excellent organization skills
• Competent in IT packages - Excel, Word, EPOS, Microsoft 365
• A positive outlook with resilience and persistence in the face of barriers and setbacks
• An ability to display empathy, patience and a well-developed sense of humor

Knowledge

• Commercially aware