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Vacancy - Sales Manager

9 days ago

Written by Laura Rainey

9 days ago

Written by Laura Rainey

Job Specification

Sales Manager

Job summary:

We are currently seeking a pro-active, highly motivated individual to manage our sales. Working alongside the small team in our Ballyclare store, you will be responsible for the organisation and management of our stock, the sale of which raises vital funds for the charity.

About Hope & Light:

Our goal is to provide hope and light to women and children who have been trafficked and exploited across Asia. We invest our profits in initiatives which prevent people being trafficked, reach women seeking escape, and restore those who take that courageous step. Profits from our survivor made jewellery sales directly benefit the women and children in the programs we support.

Through multiple projects across Asia, women are receiving an alternative to the work and systems in which they have been trapped. We are offering them freedom, teaching them skills and providing them with safe work. Most of all, we seek to show these women that they are worth so much more, that they are valued, and that they are loved. We want them to grow in strength and dignity, finding freedom and hope along the way.

Key Responsibilities:

To demonstrate a passion for the charity’s aims and values, and to communicate those effectively to customers from a range of faith and non-faith backgrounds.
To be motivated and well-organised.
To provide excellent customer service, assisting with online, shop, and off-site sales.
To lead the organisation of stock and day-to-day store operations.
To replenish stock for off-site sales and third-party stockists.
To generate sales and raise profitability
To contribute to the overall effectiveness of the team.
Any other relevant duties assigned by the Director.

Role information:

Role type: Permanent, part-time.

Hours: 16 hours per week, to be reviewed after 6 months.

Pay: £21,000 (pro rata, based on 35 hours per week)

Probation Period: 6 months

Start date: 1/9/23(negotiable)

Person specification

Skill	Essential	Desirable
Educated to A Level or an equivalent standard, with strong numerical and literacy skills as evidenced either by GCSE Maths and English (Grade C or above) or by relevant work experience	Y
Strong IT literacy including Word processing and Excel	Y
Excellent administrative skills and well-organised with a keen eye for detail and accuracy	Y
Ability to use own initiative, undertake training and apply knowledge to identified needs within the charity	Y
Able to solve problems both individually and as part of a team	Y
Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills	Y
Proactive and adaptable	Y
Experience in driving sales and raising profitability		Y
Experience with Shopify online sales and stock management		Y