Deputy Head of Retail
Deputy Head of Retail
An exciting position has become available for a full–time Deputy Head of Retail. The role will be based in Kendal and include extensive travel throughout South Lakeland. The successful candidate will work 35 hours per week, 5 Days over 7, Monday to Sunday. The candidate will earn GBP30,785 per annum.
This is an exciting role for someone who is ready for their next challenge and where you could make a huge difference to older people of South Lakeland.
Closing Date: Thursday 30th September 2021
Interviews Dates: Tuesday 5th October 2021
Role Requirements
Have a proven retail track record within either the commercial or charity sector who could take on the challenge to directly manage the shops and superstores.
You will need to have a passion for retail and increasing overall unrestricted income for the charity.
Retail knowledge that is transferable to the charity sector.
Experience of working with & managing volunteers.
Strategic development experience of a retail portfolio.
Proven track record of exceeding financial targets.
Promotion/marketing experience.
Excellent communication skills.
Entrepreneurial flair with good business acumen.
Excellent IT skills including use of Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
Role Responsibilities (not limited to)
To provide strategic leadership, planning, communication and management of our retail operations ensuring high performance standards are achieved.
Lead the retail operations developing and delivering the annual business plan, budget and budgeted contributions.
Working with the Retail Income Generation Manager to develop and implement plans to grow income to ensure sales, costs and profit targets are met in line with the income generation strategy.
To contribute to and implement the retail strategy ensuring the retail structure is fit for purpose, ensuring that appropriate resources, systems, manuals and processes are in place to grow income successfully and safely, and comply with law and best practice.
To set, monitor and ensure sales, costs and profit targets are met in conjunction with the Head of Income Generation Manager.
Ensure the quality of customer service within the retail organisation through training and the design and implementation of policies and procedures.
To lead the shop managers to ensure the development of excellent warehouse and transport operations are in order, to maintain sufficient stock availability for all stores and maximise income from recyclables.
Working with the retail senior managers to research, evaluate and develop new retail income streams.
To evaluate the viability for opening new shops and superstores, working with the support of the senior managers and Head of Income Generation Manager on the decision making around poor performing shops.
To plan and recommend decisions for the retail estate including acquisitions, closures, leases and rent reviews. To liaise with the Head of Income Generation in carrying out the above.
To lead communications in Retail to ensure that excellent communications mechanisms are in place throughout the retail operation and that appropriate forums are developed for volunteers.
To develop, introduce and manage the necessary practices, systems and controls to ensure the operational, financial, administrative and compliance efficiency of the retail organisation.
Company
Our client is an independent charity and has been operating locally since 1978. It has been a brand partner of a national charity since April 2010. The services the charity provide cover the whole of South Lakeland, and the impact locally is driven by the passion and dedication of over 50 staff and over 200 volunteers. The charity is now seeking to employ a Deputy Head of Retail this is a fantastic opportunity to join a well–respected organisation.
Why should you apply?
The chance to join a well–established company
To join a fantastic team
To showcase your knowledge and skill set
If you're the ideal candidate our client is looking for, please send your CV by clicking the APPLY button
Keywords: Deputy Head of Retail, Retail Director, Sales Director, Purchasing, Purchasing Director, Head of Purchasing, Head of Retail, Retail and Wholesale, Senior Management, Charity, Head of Retail, Charity Head of Retail
An exciting position has become available for a full–time Deputy Head of Retail. The role will be based in Kendal and include extensive travel throughout South Lakeland. The successful candidate will work 35 hours per week, 5 Days over 7, Monday to Sunday. The candidate will earn GBP30,785 per annum.
This is an exciting role for someone who is ready for their next challenge and where you could make a huge difference to older people of South Lakeland.
Closing Date: Thursday 30th September 2021
Interviews Dates: Tuesday 5th October 2021
Role Requirements
Have a proven retail track record within either the commercial or charity sector who could take on the challenge to directly manage the shops and superstores.
You will need to have a passion for retail and increasing overall unrestricted income for the charity.
Retail knowledge that is transferable to the charity sector.
Experience of working with & managing volunteers.
Strategic development experience of a retail portfolio.
Proven track record of exceeding financial targets.
Promotion/marketing experience.
Excellent communication skills.
Entrepreneurial flair with good business acumen.
Excellent IT skills including use of Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
Role Responsibilities (not limited to)
To provide strategic leadership, planning, communication and management of our retail operations ensuring high performance standards are achieved.
Lead the retail operations developing and delivering the annual business plan, budget and budgeted contributions.
Working with the Retail Income Generation Manager to develop and implement plans to grow income to ensure sales, costs and profit targets are met in line with the income generation strategy.
To contribute to and implement the retail strategy ensuring the retail structure is fit for purpose, ensuring that appropriate resources, systems, manuals and processes are in place to grow income successfully and safely, and comply with law and best practice.
To set, monitor and ensure sales, costs and profit targets are met in conjunction with the Head of Income Generation Manager.
Ensure the quality of customer service within the retail organisation through training and the design and implementation of policies and procedures.
To lead the shop managers to ensure the development of excellent warehouse and transport operations are in order, to maintain sufficient stock availability for all stores and maximise income from recyclables.
Working with the retail senior managers to research, evaluate and develop new retail income streams.
To evaluate the viability for opening new shops and superstores, working with the support of the senior managers and Head of Income Generation Manager on the decision making around poor performing shops.
To plan and recommend decisions for the retail estate including acquisitions, closures, leases and rent reviews. To liaise with the Head of Income Generation in carrying out the above.
To lead communications in Retail to ensure that excellent communications mechanisms are in place throughout the retail operation and that appropriate forums are developed for volunteers.
To develop, introduce and manage the necessary practices, systems and controls to ensure the operational, financial, administrative and compliance efficiency of the retail organisation.
Company
Our client is an independent charity and has been operating locally since 1978. It has been a brand partner of a national charity since April 2010. The services the charity provide cover the whole of South Lakeland, and the impact locally is driven by the passion and dedication of over 50 staff and over 200 volunteers. The charity is now seeking to employ a Deputy Head of Retail this is a fantastic opportunity to join a well–respected organisation.
Why should you apply?
The chance to join a well–established company
To join a fantastic team
To showcase your knowledge and skill set
If you're the ideal candidate our client is looking for, please send your CV by clicking the APPLY button
Keywords: Deputy Head of Retail, Retail Director, Sales Director, Purchasing, Purchasing Director, Head of Purchasing, Head of Retail, Retail and Wholesale, Senior Management, Charity, Head of Retail, Charity Head of Retail
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