Shop Supervisor - Forestville

• Utilise your leadership potentials in this supervisory role
• Working at a Vinnies store is a great way to contribute directly to the Society’s good works in assisting vulnerable people
• Increase your pay with generous salary packaging benefits where a portion of take home pay is tax-free.

What we do

 The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support , whose mission  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society.  The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities.  

Your new role

 If you're ready for the next level in your career, this Shop Supervisor role in Forestville 2087 is a perfect opportunity for you. We'd love to hear from retail team members who have well rounded retail knowledge and leadership potential.  You will facilitate the efficient operation of the store, be ready to support team members with their enquiries, and oversee customer service being provided by your team.  You will be working with a diverse team of volunteers, hence your ability to positively engage with them is critical to this role.  

Your responsibilities: 

• Oversee the daily operation of the store, including: sorting/pricing of stock; ensuring sufficient staff on roster; effective visual merchandising, general housekeeping etc.
• Oversee customer service, ensure customer needs and complaints are promptly dealt with; manage de-escalation of volatile situations as need arise
• Coach and motivate team towards achieving financial targets
• Ensure all financial transactions and banking are compliant with policies and procedures
• Ensure the team is able to provide maximum positive experience for all customers
• Communicate with the Retail Area Manager on all relevant matters, and provide regular reports as needed.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Relevant qualification/s in Retail
• Retail management or supervisory experience
• Experience in customer facing role and proven skills in managing customer complaints
• Ability to mentor and motivate a dynamic team of employees and volunteers

If you have questions about this role please email Gemma.Presley@vinnies.org.au  quoting: Shop Supervisor, Forestville / VIN2889

If this sounds like you, please apply now by submitting your application with a Resume which addresses the key requirements of the Position Description. 

 Information on how to apply.

St Vincent de Paul (NSW) has a COVID- 19 vaccination policy that has identified this role as requiring a full COVID-19 vaccination.  Medical exemptions with the NSW government contraindication form will be considered, subject to a satisfactory risk assessment.

  The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check.   

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We take pride in the diversity of our people and encourage applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages.