Retail Area Manager

Company: Salvation Army Trading Company
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Location: Lancashire
Job Description:

Overview

We have an amazing opportunity for a Regional Sales Manager who will contribute to the success and development of the Retail Division.

Responsibilities

  • Focus on business strategy within our shops, leading, managing and directing colleague‑led initiatives, sales and profit targets.
  • Build morale and confidence while maintaining quality financial acumen to encourage ideas, innovation and new approaches from shop teams.
  • Work alongside wider regional colleagues to contribute to regional business success.
  • Assume responsibility for an area containing 23 shops and donation centres in the Central North region after a 12‑week induction period.
  • Travel and overnight stays as required; role comes with a company car.

Qualifications

  • Enjoy building collaborative relationships.
  • Possess honesty and integrity.
  • Be a good communicator, determined and able to challenge positively.
  • Be resilient, supportive, caring, hands‑on and enthusiastic.
  • Have a dynamic leadership style with an appetite for success.
  • Have a passion for developing people.
  • Possess fantastic ideas for partnerships to deliver re‑use and repair services, with local connections and knowledge to make them happen.
  • Have a passion for charity retailing.

Benefits

  • Annual leave: Starting at 26 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an extra week.
  • Virtual GP service: Phone consultations available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; video consultations from 8 am to 10 pm, 7 days a week.
  • Excellent pension scheme: Defined Contribution Scheme with the company doubling contributions up to 6% and Life Assurance of 3× normal salary.
  • Company sick pay: Paid from the end of probation and increases during employment.
  • Discounts: 25% discount on all original, full‑priced products sold by SATCoL.
  • Wellbeing commitment: The company is committed to the wellbeing of its teams.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors.

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Posted: June 23rd, 2026