Job Description
Shop Manager - Portarlington Specific Purpose Location: Portarlington, Co. Laois Salary range: €35,232.50 per annum Experience: 3 Years in customer facing retail environment Closing date: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 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 over 12,000 volunteers and 700 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 Specific Purpose contract of up to 2 years and will be joinin g our Retail Division in Vincent's Portarlingotn, Co. Laois. 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 Full job description for this role and list of associated benefits can be found here: Job Description - Shop Manager Portarlington SPC I f you meet these requirements and have the desire to join one of Ireland's best known, trusted, and respected not-for-profit organisations please click 'Apply for this job'. PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in being considered for this position, please apply as soon as possible as the role may be closed in advance of the date shown above due to high volume of applications. SVP is an Equal Opportunities Employer