Overview
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Details
* Title: Assistant Retail Manager
* Department: Fundraising
* Reports to: Shop Manager
* Contract type: Permanent
* Hours: Four days a week (28 hrs p/w) 9.30am to 5.30pm
* Set Days: Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday every week. Flexibility to cover annual leave days where required
* Location: Irish Cancer Society Shop, Phibsborough, Dublin 7
* Salary: €27,856 per annum FTE (Full time equivalent). Pro rata salary for 4-day week is €22,284.80
* Hourly rate: €15.30
* Notes: This is a permanent role and would not suit students looking for temporary work
What You’ll Do
Assist the Manager in the operation of an Irish Cancer Society shop, in a manner that reflects high street retail standards and maintains the professionalism and profile of the Society in all areas of operation.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
* To support the shop manager in all areas of operation.
* To maintain operational standards that are consistent with or exceed industry norms.
* To ensure that any interaction with customers is carried out in a courteous and professional manner.
* To maintain accurate records of all sales and payments and to ensure that agreed procedures regarding banking and cash-security are observed at all times.
* To support and proactively manage all staff members including the Manager, Sales Assistants, and CE participants and to recruit, support and proactively manage a team of volunteers.
* To maintain a safe environment for customers, volunteers and staff and to immediately report any hazard to the Shop Manager/Area Manager.
* To ensure that agreed stock management procedures are observed and that merchandising and window display opportunities are maximised.
* To act as a contact point for existing and potential service users, to promote Society services and to support major Society fundraising initiatives.
* To provide cover for the Manager’s holidays and where possible to cover absence due to illness.
Who You Are
* Excellent leadership skills
* Excellent organisational skills
* Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations, good team player
* Ability to motivate self and colleagues and inspire high standards
The closing date for applications is Monday 13th October at 5pm
WE DO NOT REQUIRE THE ASSISTANCE OF AGENCIES
The Irish Cancer Society is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Benefits
* 23 days Annual Leave a year or Pro Rata equivalent, plus public holidays, Good Friday and Christmas Eve (if it falls on a working day)
* Service Days - Additional days awarded to reflect long service with the Society.
* Sick Pay Scheme (following Probationary period)
* Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (after 6 months)
* Group membership for VHI and HSF (health plans)
* Bus/Rail Ticket Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme
* Death In Service Benefit (from commencement of employment)
* Paid Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoptive, Force Majeure and compassionate Leave)
* Learning and Development Programmes
* Educational Assistance (Study and Examination Leave)
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Optional Flu vaccine provided
Skills
Retail Management Excellent customer service leadership skills. Great communication skills
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Sales and Business Development
Industries
* Retail
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